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... reason to apprehend a general insurrection in consequence thereof , and that he found it ne- cessary to remove his family , " which he did not " wish to retain there , in case of a rupture with " the Nabob , or the necessity of ...
... reason to apprehend a general insurrection in consequence thereof , and that he found it ne- cessary to remove his family , " which he did not " wish to retain there , in case of a rupture with " the Nabob , or the necessity of ...
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... reason for my insisting on their performance and execution , when I was " told that the Nabob himself had relaxed from his original purpose , and expressed a reluctance to proceed in it . " · 66 66 XXI . Acuzal1 bis 9da IoT That the ...
... reason for my insisting on their performance and execution , when I was " told that the Nabob himself had relaxed from his original purpose , and expressed a reluctance to proceed in it . " · 66 66 XXI . Acuzal1 bis 9da IoT That the ...
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... reason to suspect that the commotions " raised by Bulbudder have not been without their " suggestions and abetment , which , if proved upon " them , in addition to the probable breach of their agreement , will make their situation very ...
... reason to suspect that the commotions " raised by Bulbudder have not been without their " suggestions and abetment , which , if proved upon " them , in addition to the probable breach of their agreement , will make their situation very ...
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... reason , that the minister aforesaid might not be more ready or active in making the neces- sary provision for them than on former occasions , he did render himself personally responsible to Major Gilpin for the repayment of any sum ...
... reason , that the minister aforesaid might not be more ready or active in making the neces- sary provision for them than on former occasions , he did render himself personally responsible to Major Gilpin for the repayment of any sum ...
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... reasons and motives thereto , and a copy of the report of the officer concerning the inutility of further force , attended with sundry documents concerning the famishing , and other treatment , of the women and children of the late ...
... reasons and motives thereto , and a copy of the report of the officer concerning the inutility of further force , attended with sundry documents concerning the famishing , and other treatment , of the women and children of the late ...
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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.