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Mss Eur D566

Record Id:: 032-002272494
Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:: 032-002272494
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Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur D566
Title:: Letters received by William Harwood, Bengal Civil Service, from Philip Francis, Warren Hastings, John Clavering and George Monson
Scope & Content:: Letters received by William Harwood, Bengal Civil Service 1763-80, Chief at Dinajpur 1775-80, comprising 28 from Philip Francis, 8 from Warren Hastings, 7 from Lt-Gen Sir John Clavering and 2 from Col George Monson, chiefly relating to the revenue and administration of Dinajpur and Rangpur with some news of political events in Calcutta and elsewhere. (Harwood was apparently a supporter and client of Francis).
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Project / Collection:: India Office Private Papers
Hierarchy Tree:: [{ "id" : "032-002272494", "parent" : "#", "text" : "Mss Eur D566: Letters received by William Harwood, Bengal Civil Service, from Philip Francis, Warren Hastings, John Clavering and George Monson" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-002272495", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/1: p.1: P. Francis to William Harwood. 14 Jan 1775. Harwood's friend Mr Hesilridge appointed Assistant at Dinagepore. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272496", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/2: p.3: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Board would have completed Settlement but Dinagepore proceedings had not been sent. The proposed…" },{ "id" : "040-002272497", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/3: p.5: P. F [rancis] to [William Harwood?] Governor is looking for a more healthy spot as seat of District than Dinagepore. Tells…" },{ "id" : "040-002272498", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/4: p.7: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Raja's proposal accepted. Treasury of Rungpore has been mentioned at Board. Miserable state of…" },{ "id" : "040-002272499", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/5: p.9: P. Francis to William Harwood Board is insisting on Bankers paying into the Kalsa the amount of the Rungpore collection already…" },{ "id" : "040-002272500", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/6: p.11: P. Francis to William Harwood Irreconcilable divisions prevail in the council - with consequent delays in business and the…" },{ "id" : "040-002272501", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/7: p.13: P. Francis to William Harwood Will bring Christie's affair before Board on Tuesday. In favour of Harwood's Rungpore settlement…" },{ "id" : "040-002272502", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/8: p.15: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Harwood's standing with council is very high so tells him not to have any fears. Says account…" },{ "id" : "040-002272503", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/9: p.17: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Harwood's last despatches not yet read at Board. He (Francis) does not need any more copies of…" },{ "id" : "040-002272504", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/10: p.21: P. Francis to William Harwood Has been away from Council ill with fever. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272505", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/11: p.23: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Apologises for not writing but has been very busy. Praises Harwood's measures in settlement…" },{ "id" : "040-002272506", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/12: p.25: P. F [rancis] to [William Harwood?] Has just seen Mr Gladwyn who wants to be deputed into Purnea. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272507", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/13: p.27: Geo. Monson to [William Harwood?] Only supported Harwood in his appointment to Dinagepore because he thought Harwood was…" },{ "id" : "040-002272508", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/14: p.29: P. Francis to William Harwood Praises Harwood's activity and ability. Saw Raja's Vaqueels ten days previously who said they…" },{ "id" : "040-002272509", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/15: p.31: Geo. Monson to [William Harwood] Mr Wilton has told him that Mr Pagan will rectify the abuses Harwood has reported. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272510", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/16: p.33: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Refers to new appointment of Ameers. Explains that it was necessary to ascertain real value…" },{ "id" : "040-002272511", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/17: p.37: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Pleased at Harwood's recovery. Heard a report of Harwood's death a few days ago - and…" },{ "id" : "040-002272512", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/18: p.39: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Does not know how M. R. Cawn proposes to regulate Phousdary courts. But, however justice is…" },{ "id" : "040-002272513", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/19: p.41: P. Francis to William Harwood Afraid that Harwood's brother will have to wait for his appointment until after Mr Gowdie's. Must…" },{ "id" : "040-002272514", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/20: p.43: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Appointment of Paymaster to company of sepoys has not taken place. The matter was voted on…" },{ "id" : "040-002272515", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/21: p.45: J. Clavering to William Harwood Hopes settlement has answered expectations. Method of fixing a system to exclude all arbitrary…" },{ "id" : "040-002272516", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/22: p.47: P. Francis to W. Harwood Sorry to hear about Harwood's illness and approves his resolve to move from Dinagepore. Will mention…" },{ "id" : "040-002272517", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/23: p.49: J. Clavering to W. Harwood Is satisfied with Harwood's investigations of the country and of the injuries to the ryots, and is…" },{ "id" : "040-002272518", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/24: p.51: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Letter of introduction of Ram Govind Ghose. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272519", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/25: p.53: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Letter of introduction of Anund Chund Sein. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272520", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/26: p.55: P. Francis to William Harwood Cannot with justification exert any influence for Mr Heatly who is quite incapable of action.…" },{ "id" : "040-002272521", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/27: p.57: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Asks for an adjustment of the Account of the Vaqueel of Zemindar of Deinagepoor. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272522", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/28: p.59: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Will make enquiries about Lt. Pringle. Asks Harwood to return as soon as possible the enclosed…" },{ "id" : "040-002272523", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/29: p.61: P. Francis to William Harwood What has happened to parcel of papers he sent to Harwood? Asks for information by return of post.…" },{ "id" : "040-002272524", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/30: p.63: Warren Hastings to [William Harwood?] Intends to remove from office the Ameer of Gorra. Warning against misinformation. 4…" },{ "id" : "040-002272525", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/31: p.67: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Been on visit to Mr Shore at Hishenagur. The Ameer's Scheme is a 'silly wicked scheme' - a…" },{ "id" : "040-002272526", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/32: p.71: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Refers to complaint from Ameer of Rungpore. 2 folios." },{ "id" : "040-002272527", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/33: p.73: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Has received news of Mr Hastings' removal and of General Clavering's appointment to Chair…" },{ "id" : "040-002272528", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/34: p.75: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] General Clavering will probably take the Chair. Hastings has kept them in dark about success…" },{ "id" : "040-002272529", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/35: p.77: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Asks Harwood to give support and escort to Ameer of Purnea who returning with his accounts…" },{ "id" : "040-002272530", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/36: p.79: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Ameers no longer needed in the Mofussil. All to return to Calcutta. Tells Hardwood to give…" },{ "id" : "040-002272531", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/37: p.81: J. Clavering to Wm. Harwood His support over Mr Purling's appointment is a tribute to Harwood's good work. Thinks commission a…" },{ "id" : "040-002272532", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/38: p.83: P. Francis to William Harwood Encloses copy of letter of the 11th of June from Court of Directors to the late General Clavering…" },{ "id" : "040-002272533", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/39: p.85: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Mr Wheeler has lost his passage. Sir Eyre Coote still in the clouds. Harwood's position should…" },{ "id" : "040-002272534", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/40: p.87: P. Francis to William Harwood There are rumours of negotiations between members of Council but he has not entered into an…" },{ "id" : "040-002272535", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/41: p.89: P. Francis to William Harwood Does not matter if Harwood's public letters are read. Expects Indian affairs will be brought…" },{ "id" : "040-002272536", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/42: p.91: P. Francis to William Harwood Thanks Harwood for his efforts in enquiring about lumber. Wants it at the month of the Jellinghee…" },{ "id" : "040-002272537", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/43: p.93: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Sir Eyre Coote landed at Calcutta yesterday. Was sworn in at the Board today. Sir Eyre Coote…" },{ "id" : "040-002272538", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/44: p.95: P. Francis to William Harwood. 25 Aug 1779. Has heard no more about timber since Harwood's letter of 6th instant. Hopes…" },{ "id" : "040-002272539", "parent" : "032-002272494", "text" : "Mss Eur D566/45: p.97: P. Francis to William Harwood Sends copy of company's order for continuation of Government. But only a temporary order till new…" }]
Hierarchy Record Ids:: 032-002272494
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Contains:: Mss Eur D566/1 : p.1: P. Francis to William Harwood. 14 Jan 1775. Harwood's friend Mr Hesilridge appointed Assistant at Dinagepore. 2 folios.
Mss Eur D566/2 : p.3: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Board would have completed Settlement but Dinagepore proceedings had not been sent. The…
Mss Eur D566/3 : p.5: P. F [rancis] to [William Harwood?] Governor is looking for a more healthy spot as seat of District than Dinagepore.…
Mss Eur D566/4 : p.7: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Raja's proposal accepted. Treasury of Rungpore has been mentioned at Board. Miserable state…
Mss Eur D566/5 : p.9: P. Francis to William Harwood Board is insisting on Bankers paying into the Kalsa the amount of the Rungpore collection…
Mss Eur D566/6 : p.11: P. Francis to William Harwood Irreconcilable divisions prevail in the council - with consequent delays in business and…
Mss Eur D566/7 : p.13: P. Francis to William Harwood Will bring Christie's affair before Board on Tuesday. In favour of Harwood's Rungpore…
Mss Eur D566/8 : p.15: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Harwood's standing with council is very high so tells him not to have any fears. Says…
Mss Eur D566/9 : p.17: P. Francis to [William Harwood?] Harwood's last despatches not yet read at Board. He (Francis) does not need any more…
Mss Eur D566/10 : p.21: P. Francis to William Harwood Has been away from Council ill with fever. 2 folios.
Mss Eur D566/11 : p.23: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Apologises for not writing but has been very busy. Praises Harwood's measures in…
Mss Eur D566/12 : p.25: P. F [rancis] to [William Harwood?] Has just seen Mr Gladwyn who wants to be deputed into Purnea. 2 folios.
Mss Eur D566/13 : p.27: Geo. Monson to [William Harwood?] Only supported Harwood in his appointment to Dinagepore because he thought Harwood…
Mss Eur D566/14 : p.29: P. Francis to William Harwood Praises Harwood's activity and ability. Saw Raja's Vaqueels ten days previously who…
Mss Eur D566/15 : p.31: Geo. Monson to [William Harwood] Mr Wilton has told him that Mr Pagan will rectify the abuses Harwood has reported. 2 folios.
Mss Eur D566/16 : p.33: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Refers to new appointment of Ameers. Explains that it was necessary to ascertain real…
Mss Eur D566/17 : p.37: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Pleased at Harwood's recovery. Heard a report of Harwood's death a few days ago -…
Mss Eur D566/18 : p.39: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Does not know how M. R. Cawn proposes to regulate Phousdary courts. But, however justice…
Mss Eur D566/19 : p.41: P. Francis to William Harwood Afraid that Harwood's brother will have to wait for his appointment until after Mr…
Mss Eur D566/20 : p.43: J. Clavering to [William Harwood?] Appointment of Paymaster to company of sepoys has not taken place. The matter was voted…
Mss Eur D566/21 : p.45: J. Clavering to William Harwood Hopes settlement has answered expectations. Method of fixing a system to exclude all…
Mss Eur D566/22 : p.47: P. Francis to W. Harwood Sorry to hear about Harwood's illness and approves his resolve to move from Dinagepore. Will…
Mss Eur D566/23 : p.49: J. Clavering to W. Harwood Is satisfied with Harwood's investigations of the country and of the injuries to the ryots, and…
Mss Eur D566/24 : p.51: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Letter of introduction of Ram Govind Ghose. 2 folios.
Mss Eur D566/25 : p.53: Warren Hastings to William Harwood Letter of introduction of Anund Chund Sein. 2 folios.
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Record Type (Level):: Fonds
Extent:: 1 volume
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Languages:: English
Scripts:: Latin
Start Date:: 1775
End Date:: 1779
Date Range:: 1775-1779
Era:: CE
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Source of Acquisition:: Purchased, 30 June 1958
Material Type:: Archives and Manuscripts
Legal Status:: Not Public Record(s)
Names:: Clavering, John, Knight, army officer and councillor in India, ? 1722-1777
Francis, Philip, Knight, politician, 1740-1818
Harwood, William, Creator of Mss Eur D565
Hastings, Warren, governor-general of Bengal, 1732-1818
Monson, George, Colonel; Subject of Mss Eur D566
Places:: Bengal, India
Dinajpur, Bengal
India, Asia
Rangpur, Bengal