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Refers to various parvanahs of Ram Singh, and Muhammad Misri, requiring that Mir Ali Akbar proceed from Midnapur to Murshidabad. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/4, entry no. 141.

I am glad to inform you that the Nawab has appointed me as the administrator of Rangpore district and I was invested with the insignias of the office on 17 Safar, reg.yr. 5 as well as given a robe of honour/ khillat, decorated head-dress, sword of honour, elephant, etc.

I have received your request to grant your agent permission to cross our territory with one hundred horses. Your agent who was staying with Mr Preston at the Port of Buxar has been provided with all necessary provisions and asked to stay at the kothi of Katak. Similarly, as a gesture of goodwill, Mr Pleadel [?] who had tried to go through a different and unauthorised route has been forgiven. As Maharajah Januji Bhonsalah is engaged in the suppression of rebellion of indigo and peacock farmers he has instructed to close all borders with other states. These borders will remain closed until the rebellions are completely suppressed. Your agents will then be allowed to move from the port of Buxar and carry on their business as usual. Another, contemporary translationof the contents is CC2/5, entry no. 183.

Refers to the arrival of two ships with forces and taht more were on their way. Also mentions the East India Company was pleased with the good news over Plassey and a request for Amir Beg Khan regarding the drafting of an alliance. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/5, entry no. 178.

I have just received a letter from Nawab Sahib addressed to you. This is enclosed with this letter. Please let me have your reply so that I can pass it on to Nawab Sahib. -- Enclosure: Seal of Mir Muhammad Ja’far Khan Bahadur, Mahabatjang, Shuja al-Mulk Hisam al-Daulah, fidvi-yi Alamgir Badshah Ghazi 1170. 27 November rasid. Dated 12 Rabi al-Avval, San 5 [1171], 24 Nov. 1757. Date received 27 November, [1757] ; San 5; 15 Rabi al-Avval, [1171] San 5. From Mir Ja’far to Clive. Two hubble bubbles you had so kindly sent me are in a poor state now. As such hubble bubbles are not available here I will be grateful if you could arrange to send two similar pieces to me.

I hope you have already received my report on the past events here. I do not neglect my duties and work very hard day and night to perform my duties. I have already sent a receipt of ninety thousand rupees, which were sent to the treasury on 19 of Aghan.

The military administration of Chaklah Hasr[?] has remained with my father for the past thirty years. Now, after he has passed away, all landlords and chaudharis have asked their lawyers to approach the court officials to carry on this responsibility. Recently they have brought in two or three Tilangas to administer this place and they have dismissed these lawyers and court officials so that no one could investigate the crimes of dacoity and robberies which are being carried out day and night by the landlords as well as theses Tilangas. They are disregarding all orders issued by you to maintain peace and order. I would be grateful if you could send me a letter of authority to take these culprits into custody and release the lawyers so that they can carry out the process of law and order.

A contemporary translation of the contents is CR2/5, entry no. 190.

I have not received any news from you since long. Please could you have a bunglow/ haveli near your house reserved for me as I intend to come and see you in two or three days time. Meanwhile I have received fifty lotus flowers which I am sending to you.

Babu Sada Shiv is coming to see you at Calcutta and give you a detailed account of events here. I hope you will remain in touch and write to us occasionally.

contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/5, entry no.211.

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.

Refers to the transfer of 21,000 rupees to Hughli with the knowledge of Manik Ram and states that tomorrow will be Friday 26 Rabi` al-Thani. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/6, entry no. 226.

Copy o f CR9/1/2/47.

Refers to the machinations of Clive's enemies.

Refers to a parvanah and the movement of cannons.

Not translated.

I have appointed Baha Allah as the officer in charge of the district of Hugli which is attached to the sarkar of Salgam. He has reported to me that the residents and inhabitants of Calcutta, Bhakar and Mitya Garh, etc,. are obstructing him in the execution of his duties and the Naibs of these districts are resisting in the payments of their dues. As they come under your jurisdiction it will be appreciated if you could help in remedying this situation.