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We were very honoured when you came to visit this place and wait for the news of your safe return. Maharajah Ram Narayan is busy in the management of parganahs Saras[?] and Kanpah[?]. Details of the disturbances which took place after you left were passed on to Mr Amyatt Sahib who will send you a detailed report. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 515.

When I returned after seeing you off on board your ship and had reached only two miles I saw a great storm approaching. I have been anxious about your safe return since then. Please do let me know that you reached safely

Received your letter informing that you reached Muradbagh on 9th Ramadan [i.e. 17 May 1758] and came to know that Nawab Nasir al-Mulk was annoyed with Maharajah Dulabha Ram and that you managed to resolve this issue after negotiating between the two and that you have called Jagat Seths to assist you in the court case of Genda[?] Mall. When I reached Murshidabad I came to know from my servants that you were unhappy about my performance and that until I perform my duties properly you would not be happy with me. Please be rest assured that I am a devoted servant of the company and that I am extremely happy that you have now entered Murshidabad. Maharajah Dulabha Ram is a very sincere well-wisher of you and I am glad that the misunderstanding between him and Nasir al-Mulk has been removed. As far as the case of Genda [?] Mall is concerned, it was not appropriate that a person of your status should involve himself in such minor affairs. However, whatever you have decided must be proper.

Refers. to entry no. 500 in CR8/1 [letter from Clive to Ram Narayan, dated 19 May]. I was very pleased to have received your letter of 9 Ramadan, reg.yr. 5, which is 20th of June through an unknown messenger informing me that you reached safely at Murshidabad. After this letter, the only other communication I had from you was when you reached Khaligam. As I did not receive any communication since then I was worried about you. Now I came to know from Mr Amherst that you have left for Calcutta. I am most anxious to know about you wellbeing. Please write to me. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 534.

Thank you very much for your letter informing that you were going by high-speed coaches to the border areas of the province to subdue some of the zamindars there and that you have arrived at Manz/ Manar[?]Thursday and that you will be reaching Sarodha soon. With the grace of God you will achieve victory soon. Because of this news Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur [i.e. Miran] has decided to wait here today. I, too, am longing to join you but it is necessary that I too wait here

Dates not well matched, 12th crossed out on envelope and replaced with 23rd of June, in other words the letter took about a month to arrive. Refers to another letter dated 9th Ramadan of reg. yr 5.

Refers to movements of Mir Muhammad Kazim Khan Bahadur in region of Murshidabad and of Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Oudh, from Azimabad to Ghazipur. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/1, entry no. 7.

Mr Amyatt has already sent you an account of the situation at Azimabad. I have sent my congratulations on your appointment as the chief sardar [Governor-General] of the East India Company through him. I hope it has reached you safely. I am sending secret reports brought back by harkarahs under separate cover. -- Enclosure: Greetings to Mr Wolsey?, Mr Hastings, Mr Great Sahib. -- Another, contemporary translation is CC2/1, entry no. 45.

I have already supplied you with some details of our conquest of the fortifications of Rajah Bishn Singh and the preparation for the siege of his main fort. This small fort is situated under the fort of Ruhtas and between the river Sun and the channel of Koil. It is surrounded by thick jungles on two sides and a hill on the other side. After their defeat his forces received help from Rajah Sundar Singh and Rajah Jai Kishn. However, as soon as the Government forces reached near they all fled from the field. Our brave soldiers were able to clear their way with the help of shields and managed to take our guns and gunpowder through a passage which the Rajah considered impossible to cross. Our forces reached the fort and after a battle lasting a day and a night the forces of the Rajah lost their nerves and fled. The Rajah requested for a truce and offered an undertaking to compensate for his crimes and to pay his taxes. Therefore on 24 Zi-al-Qad [31 July 1758] his brother's sons, Bishn Singh and Bhikham Singh, and Dayal Narayan, son of his sister, came with arms folded and signed the agreement. In this way, this episode came to an end. -- Another, contemporary and briefer translation of the contents is CC2/2, entry no. 65

Myself and Raja Ram Singh would like to bring to your notice that the district allocated to Mir Ali Akbar in Lalbagh is situated at a distance of one Karoh from the Fort. As Raja Ram Singh has not received any intimation before you sent the parvanah of his appointment he has refused to accept this appointment. Therefore Mir Ali Akbar has not been able to take up his appointment.

I have received the news of your great victory with utmost joy and happiness and pray to God to grant you further successes and a long life.

I continuously pray for your safety and good health. I hope Nawab Nasir al-Mulk has arrived and is keeping you company. -- P.S: Just as I had finished writing this letter I received your letter from Ganga Prashad regretting for the delay in replying to my letter.

Harkarahs of Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur have passed on your letters as well as a parvanah to me. Today at mid-day, i.e. on Sunday, 2 Sha`ban, reg.yr. 5 the fort is intact and I with all other sardars are ready and prepared. The details of the situation will be explained to you verbally by Munni Ram when he comes to see you. A contemporary translation of the contents is CR2/11. item no.458.

I have received the news that after the great battle the Prince with his remaining men had sought your protection but today I receive the news that the Prince did not stay at Naubatpore but went to Alipore. It is learnt that Mirza Kochak has been killed in the battle. According to another report he was only injured but because of the long journey the Prince has undertaken it is likely that he was killed in the battle. However, whatever may be the case it is good news for us. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no.494.

Today, Monday afternoon, while one part of the day is left I am engaged in a tough battle against the forces of the Prince. The enemy has lost nearly one thousand men while our own losses are two hundred. You had promised that you would send me support quickly during this campaign but now when I am fully engaged in this battle none of the government forces is here to help me. However, I will keep on depending on my own limited resources and fight on. Please convey this information to Mr Hastings, Mr Amyatt and Mr Clive. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/11, item no. 433.

have written to you several times in the past but have not received any satisfactory reply. Whatever amount was due towards me I have submitted it to Mr Amherst. The letter of acknowledgement from Mr Amherst is enclosed [missing]. The reason for the delay is the situation in the province which is not hidden from you. I had to work very hard in this rainy season to collect this revenue. I hope you will be satisfied with the work I am carrying on in order to raise the required sum for the Kothi. -- Another contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/4, entry no. 135.

I have not received any news from you for long. I hope you are keeping well and will write to me soon. I send a set of tents which \i hope you will accept. - Another, contemporary translation of teh contents is CC2/6, entry no. 231.

I would like to convey the good news that with God's grace and your help I have been able to achieve a great victory against the Prince. Yesterday again the battle raged all day from the morning to the night but today, i.e. Wednesday 5 Sha`ban the Prince was forced to abandon his siege and in the battle that followed he was badly defeated and fled. I am much indebted for your help in achieving this great victory and I congratulate you on this happy occasion. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no. 478.

Yesterday, after the defeat of the armies of the Prince and Muhammad Quli Khan and our victory Mr Matis [Matthews] entered the fort in the evening and stopped at the Chihal Satun. Please let me know when you will be coming to the city. P.S. I am sending a bunch of autumn roses which grow in garden here. Enclosures: Three separate slips of papers with congratulatory notes addressed to Nand Kumar, Amir Beg Khan and Navab Sabitjang Bahadur respectively sent by three un-named persons. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no.486.

A contemporary translation of teh contenst is CC2/13. item no. 573