Causes of the War in the Carnatic, and the present condition of the British possessions in these parts (Maratha War). 1st and 2nd Reports, with Appendices, by Committee of Secrecy of the House of Commons (“Dundas Committee”)
First Report: Irruption of Haidar Ali into the Carnatic
Scope & Content:
Military transactions in consequence; Measures taken by the Governor-General and Council of Bengal, and by Sir E Hughes; Defeat of troops under command of Colonel Fletcher and Baillie.
Second Report: Conduct of Sir Thomas Rumbold and John Whitehill
Scope & Content:
Appendix: Commissions; Covenants; Farman from the Mogul for the Northern Circars and Sanad for the five Circars; Extracts from Fort St George Consultations; Journal and ledger of Sir T Rumbold; Various revenue accounts; Extracts from Fort William Consultations; Abolition of the Committee of Circuit.