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Originals, copies and translations of letters and associated documents, 1759-1769 (especially 1763-1766), including some in code, received and sent by Brigadier-General John Carnac and other officers of the East India Company in relation to the Company's business in Bengal and further afield, and touching a wide range of matters including: Indian politics; the Company's diplomatic and military relations with local rulers; army administration, accounts and logistics; military intelligence and campaigns; trade and tariffs; shipping; relations with the French and Dutch; relations with merchants; the Company's internal administration and politics; matters concerning individual Company officers; and Carnac's own personal matters including his health, his conduct and his legal and financial affairs; the correspondents include Henry Vansittart, Robert Clive, Warren Hastings and many other officers of the East India Company, as well as Indian rulers and French military officers and civilian officials.

Content Warning: The archive contains some historical material that can cause distress or offence, including discriminatory language and attitudes.

Envelope 9a

Envelope 9a: 3/1

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Envelope 63

Envelope 63: 9/1

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Bundle 1: 1/1/1 - 1/1/6

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Bundle 2: 2/1/1 - 2/1/12

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Bundles 10-18

Bundle 11: 4/2/1 - 4/2/3

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Bundle 21: 5/3/1 - 5/3/67

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Bundle 25: 5/7/1 - 5/7/39

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Bundle 28: 5/10/1 - 5/10/5

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Bundles 31-49

Bundle 37: 6/7/1 - 6/7/39

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Bundle 39: 6/9/1 - 6/9/41

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Bundle 41: 6/11/1 - 6/11/29

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Bundle 45: 6/15/1 - 6/15/27

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Bundle 54: 7/5/1 - 7/5/32

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Bundle 55: 7/6/1 - 7/6/41

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Bundle 56: 7/7/1 - 7/7/49

Content Warning: The archive contains some historical material that can cause distress or offence, including discriminatory language and attitudes.