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Two letters on politics and the revenue system in Madras; one to Sir John Malcolm, and the other perhaps to Charles Grant

Authors :
Munro, Thomas, Sir, 1761-1827
Munro, Thomas, Sir, 1761-1827

Abstract

Includes 2 original handwritten letters (4 pages each : 23 cm x 19 cm), 2 typescripts of letters (1 page each : 28 cm x 22 cm), and 1 enclosure (illustration : 17 cm x 11 cm) with engraving of Sir Thomas Munro bart. K.C.B. and his autograph below the engraving. First letter is from Thomas Munro to John Malcolm, and includes an unrestrained discussion of the Madras revenue system. The second letter is also from Thomas Munro, possibly to Charles Grant and incudes a report of Ryots being badly treated, and criticism of Hastings's intended war against the Pindaris. Part of Zamboni India and Central Asia mss., no. 135 and no. 193 on index document created by Karl Zamboni (OCLC#232609963, call number DS465 .Z36 1945).

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Finding Aid: http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OCl0035.xml;query=east%20india%20company%20manuscripts;brand=default
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1265303282
Document Type :
Electronic Resource