Add MS 39891

WARREN HASTINGS PAPERS. Vol. XXI (ff. 339). Literary Remains. Mostly in the hand of Warren Hastings and of his composition. The chief contents are: 1. On Oriental subjects: (a) " The History of Rooroo and Promod- Bora, taken from the eighth and ninth chapters of the first book of the Mahà-baurut." Two copies, one autograph. Cf. Add. MS. 29235, ff. 50, 56. f. 1 ; - (b) Fragment of a tale from the Arabian Nights. f. 18;- (c) " The pig of Bowall, an Indian tale." f. 26 ; - (d) "Translation of a Cubbitt or Ode." By Charles Wilkins, cf. Add. MS. 29235, f. 24. f. 28.

2. Various literary compositions, including: (a) Rules for literary compositions in periodical publications. Watermark, 1805. f. 44 ;- (b) " Chapter 5. Miss Cecilia Ringdove to Lady Eliza Cuckoo in continuation. Novel Hall 5th July 1763 " : a parody of the Richardsonian epistolary novel. f. 56 ;- (c) " A dramatic tale " : a play in three acts. f. 62 ;- (d) " Reflections on Time." f. 86 ;- (e) Account of an experiment on a caterpillar at Daylesford. f. 96.

3. Historical essays, etc., viz. (a) History of England to the reign of William Rufus, followed by miscellaneous historical collections. f. 101 ;- (b) " Reflexions on past events " : on the revolutionary wars, " written between the 11th November 1813 and the 16th of March 1814." f. 128 ;- (c) " Character of Buonaparte." In Charlotte Imhoff's hand. f. 136 ;- (d) Ironic essay on Buonaparte's designs in Egypt in 1798, maintaining that his objective is the Cape of Good Hope. For Hastings' real views see Add. MS. 29234, f. 32. f. 138 ;- (e) Sermon at a thanksgiving service for Trafalgar. In Hastings' hand, though not of his composition. f. 142 ;- (f) Memorial on Income Tax. Watermark, 1798. f. 158.

4. Notes on English Grammar. f. 166.

5. Poems, mainly in Hastings' hand. f. 186.

6. Prayers by Warren Hastings:- (a) thanksgiving. Autograph. f. 212 ;-

(b) evening prayer. Two copies, cf. Add. MS. 39893. ff. 215, 227.

7. " A commentary on part of the 9th chapter of the book of Revelations " : a satire upon applications of passages from Revelations to contemporary history. f. 241.

8. Extracts from books, copies of poems, etc., by Mrs. Hastings and others. f. 255. Folio. Quarto and Octavo.

Warren Hastings, Governor-General of India: Literary compositions by.: Mostly autogr.

includes:

• f.1 Mahabharata: "The History of Rooroo and Promod-Bora," from Bk. 1. capp. 8, 9, versified by Warren Hastings: 18th cent.
• ff. 1-15, 186-211 Warren Hastings, Governor-General of India: Poems by.: Mostly autogr.
• ff. 1-15, 186-211 Poetry ENGLISH: Poems by Warren Hastings: 18th-19th centt.: Mostly autogr.
• ff. 18-27, 56-60 Romances: Miscellaneous: 18th-19th centt.
• f. 28 Charles Wilkins, orientalist; Knight 1833: Translations by.: Transl. Copies, by Warren Hastings.
• f. 40 Zib ul-nisa, Begam: Verses by: 18th cent.: Persian.
• f. 62 Drama: Warren Hastings, " A Dramatic Tale": late 18th cent.
• f. 101 England General Chronicles and History: Warren Hastings, notes on English history: 19th cent.
• f. 136 Napoleon I of France: Character of [? by W. Hastings].
• f. 138 Napoleon I of France: Satirical essay on his designs in 1798, by W. Hastings.
• f. 142 Battle of Trafalgar: Sermon on, transcribed by Warren Hastings.
• f. 158 Taxes: Essay on the income-tax, by Warren Hastings: circ. 1798.
• f. 166 Grammar: Notes on English grammar by Warren Hastings (d. 1818).
• ff. 212-238 Prayers: Prayers by Warren Hasting, etc.: 19th cent.
• ff. 239, 240 Taxes: Assessment-form for the hair-powder, armorial bearings and horse-dealer's duties: 1800-1801.: Printed.
• f. 241 Bible. Commentaries: W. Hastings, satirical commentary on Rev. ix: 19th cent.
• ff. 255-339 Marian Hastings, wife of Warren Hastings; formerly Anna Maria Appolonia Chapusettin: Commonplace-books, etc.
• ff. 255-339 Commonplace Books: Mrs. Warren Hastings: early 19th cent.