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Page 138
... Bombay did remonstrate against what they called the enormous amount of the charges of the rice , with which they were supplied , which they state to be nine rupees a bag at Cal- cutta , when they themselves could have contracted for its ...
... Bombay did remonstrate against what they called the enormous amount of the charges of the rice , with which they were supplied , which they state to be nine rupees a bag at Cal- cutta , when they themselves could have contracted for its ...
Page 418
... Bombay , or Bencoolen , for the time being , 66 to make any orders for commencing hostilities , " or declaring or making war , against any Indian " princes or powers , or for negotiating or conclud- 66 ing any treaty of peace , or other ...
... Bombay , or Bencoolen , for the time being , 66 to make any orders for commencing hostilities , " or declaring or making war , against any Indian " princes or powers , or for negotiating or conclud- 66 ing any treaty of peace , or other ...
Page 419
... Bombay had a tendency to a very extensive " and indefinite scene of troubles ; and that their " conduct was unseasonable , impolitick , unjust , and " unauthorized . " And the Governour - General and Council , in order to put a stop to ...
... Bombay had a tendency to a very extensive " and indefinite scene of troubles ; and that their " conduct was unseasonable , impolitick , unjust , and " unauthorized . " And the Governour - General and Council , in order to put a stop to ...
Page 420
... Bombay did receive and keep Ragonaut Row at Bombay , did furnish him with a considerable establishment , and continue to carry on secret intrigues and negotia- tions with him , thereby giving just ground of jea- lousy and distrust to ...
... Bombay did receive and keep Ragonaut Row at Bombay , did furnish him with a considerable establishment , and continue to carry on secret intrigues and negotia- tions with him , thereby giving just ground of jea- lousy and distrust to ...
Page 421
... Bombay , dated 12th December 1777 , in which they de- clared , " that they had agreed to give encourage- " ment to a party formed in Ragoba's favour , and " flattered themselves they should meet with the " hearty concurrence of the ...
... Bombay , dated 12th December 1777 , in which they de- clared , " that they had agreed to give encourage- " ment to a party formed in Ragoba's favour , and " flattered themselves they should meet with the " hearty concurrence of the ...
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Page 37 - Sir, the Nabob having determined to inflict corporal punishment upon the prisoners under your guard, this is to desire that his officers, when they shall come, may have free access to the prisoners, and be permitted to do with them as they shall see proper.
Page 16 - ... due to the Company, he could better, and more expeditiously, effect that object by taking from his mother the treasures of his father, which he...
Page 453 - the governor-general and council are required and directed to pay due obedience to all such orders as they shall receive from the court of directors of the said united company...
Page 264 - Think of their numbers, think of their influence, and the enormous amount of their salaries, pensions, and emoluments! They were, you have heard, an intolerable burden on the revenues and authority of the Vizier ; and they exposed us to the envy and resentment of the whole country, by excluding the native servants and adherents of the prince from the just reward of their services and attachments.
Page 54 - I wish you had been present at the enlargement of the prisoners. The quivering lips, with the tears of joy stealing down the poor men's cheeks, was a scene truly affecting. LXVIII. " If the prayers of these poor men will avail, you will, at the LAST TEUMP ! be translated to the happiest regions in heaven.