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21. Mss Eur G37/79/6 ff.25-41

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/79/6 ff.25-41
Title:
Triplicate copy of Clive's defence against the third article of the charge brought against him.
Scope & Content:
Refuting the charge that Clive monopolised salt, betel nut and tobacco and other commodities contrary to the orders of the Court of Directors and thus caused the Bengal famine.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
?1772
Extent:
17 folios

22. Mss Eur G37/79/6 f.1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/79/6 f.1
Title:
Payment authorisation to Sir Francis Gosling, Robert Gosling and George Clive from John Kelsall.
Scope & Content:
The sum is to be paid to the Earl of Ancram upon Clive's account. Possibly a cheque, as all the criteria appear to be met and the text has been faintly crossed through in red ink.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jan 1764
Extent:
1 folio

23. Mss Eur G37/79/6 f.17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/79/6 f.17
Title:
Invoice for a Bulse of Diamonds shipped to London by Henry Vansittart aboard the Devonshire under Captain Andrew Quicke.
Scope & Content:
Dated at Fort William. The invoice gives the description, number and value of the stones.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Nov 1764
Extent:
1 folio

24. Mss Eur G37/79/6 f.19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur G37/79/6 f.19
Title:
Copy of a list of documents received from George Vansittart and Henry Plowman, attorneys to Henry Vansittart.
Scope & Content:
The documents belonged to Clive and relate to his personal financial affairs, including the purwannah for his jagir.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[17 Dec] 1764
Extent:
1 folio

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