31 DECEMBER 1758 $fj&

country. It would likewise prevent all possibility of debasing the cam of our
mint which is a circumstance of the utmost consequence and must be well
attended to.

225. Enclosed we forward 5 sicca rupees and four gold mohurs coined
in our mint for your inspection.

226. The Worcester is just arrived in the river from Visagapatam. We
shall begin loading her with bales immediately and hope to get her away bj
the 20th January. The London will be dispatched to Bencookn next week
and the Warren, with 200 tonns of petre and 4 or 500 bales, to Fort St. George
about the middle of January.

227. On this ship we have laden sundry goods and merchandise as per
invoice and bill of lading enclosed amounting to current rupees 8,80,000.

228. We have likewise laden on her sundry stores for the use of the Maad
of St. Helena amounting to current rupees 1065-2-6.

229. Captain James Barton who dispatches this ship from Ingelie will
advise Your Honours of what else is necessary from hence,

230. We wish her a safe and speedy passage and are with the greatest
respect.

May it please Your Honours,
Your faithfull humble servants,
Calcutta, the 31st December 1758. Robert Clive/Richd. Becher.

Transcribed per John Wollaston 1759.

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LETTER DATED 31 DECEMBER 1758
Particulars of CoL Forde*s expedition against the French near Viz&g®*-
patam—Distressed condition of the French in the South—Compl&mt @bomt
Danish assistance to the French—Removal of Roy Durlabh from the poM ®f
Chief Minister—The Namab's relations with the C^^mpany—Di^^g^d of
treaties by Muhammadans—Nawab's old age and mcapacity-~^L®&!?s mctimtic$
in Oudh—Evasive replies to the proposal to appoint the President cofiaclor o|
revenues due to the Mughal Emperor from the Namab of B€ttg&t-~Rm$ons /or
strengthening the Company militarily in Bengal—P^i^al condition of India
—Type of recruits sent to Bengal,
To the Hon'ble Secret Committee for Affiaks of the Hon'bfc East
Company,
HonTrie Sir and Sirs,
L We have been favoured with: both your kmss •** Ae
March 1758.