Letter to Clive from Harry Verelst.

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  • Reference
      GB 59 Mss Eur G37/47/2 ff.81-132
  • Alternative Id.
      (ark) ark:/81055/vdc_100000000778.0x000221
  • Dates of Creation
      28 Sep 1767-6 Oct 1767
  • Language of Material
      English
  • Physical Description
      52 folios

Scope and Content

Dated at Calcutta, comprising a general update of events in Bengal and Verelst's activities since Clive's departure, including diplomatic and political developments, military deployments and trading matters. An original, a duplicate and a copy. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel Todd to Captain Bellingham concerning military matters and a copy of a letter to the Court of Directors from Harry Verelst, John Cartier, Richard Becher and Alexander Campbell concerning the administration of Bengal.

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