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INDEX TO BENGAL RECORDS.
VOLUME III.
JANUARY, 1798.
7017. Petition from Nayd Rni, widow of the late Rj Rdjballabh,
requesting payment of her monthly allowance (Mushhar).
January 16 ; No. 41.
7018. Letter to Collector of Hehar, transmitting copy of a petition from
Ilusain Kuli KMn, with directions to report on the allegations
contained thqvin regarding the Jdgfa lands claimed by him,
and which are stated to be held in attachment January 5.
7019. Letter from Collector of Behar, in reply to orders of the $d
November regarding ground required for cavalry cantonments.
January 23 ; No. 2.
7020. Letter from Collector of Behar,- transmitting account sales of three
elephants received as tribute from the Rdjd of Nepdl. January
26 ; No. 27.
7021. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to state what
measures he would propose for the Settlement of the lands
forfeited to Government January 9.
7022. Letter from Acting Collector of Bhdgalpur, in reply to orders of
the nth December regarding compensation proposed to be
made in consequence of the discontinuance of the cultivation
of the poppy in the Districts heretofore included in the Bengal
Contract January 5; No. 18.
7023. Letter from Collector of HUgalpur, in reply to orders of the ioth
October, regarding the proposed Settlement of Gidhar, the
Mukarmri of the late Bahddur Beg Kh&i. Januaiy 9 \ No. 25.
701*4, Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, communicating instructions of
Government respecting the attachment and destruction of the
poppy in his District January 26.
7025 Letter to Collector of BhdgaJpur, transmitting extract of a letter
from the Vice-President in Council, with directions to confonn
to the instructions contained in it, respecting the proposed
voi in*
i8 BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN. 1798.
Settlement of the holding (Mukarrarf) of the late Bahddur IJeg
KMn, and to report the result to the Board. January 30.
7026. Letter from Acting Collector of Bhdgalpur, requesting an answer
to his address of the a8th ultimo regarding the prohibition of
the cultivation of the poppy. January 30; No. 15.
7027. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, containing propositions from
persons in confinement for arrears of Police Tax on account of
1202 and 1203, to liquidate the demands against them by
instalments. January 5 ; No, 2.
7028. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim in reply, informing him that all
demands on account of the Police Tax were to cease from the
date of the 6th Regulation of 1797, and directing him to apply
for the release of the said persons. January 5.
7029. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting an estimate of cm
bankment repairs for Mandalghdt for 1798. Jan, 2 ; No. 1 1.
7030. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, with instructions regarding the
immediate repair of the embankments, and making the neces-
sary advances. January 2.
7031. Letter to Collector of Bardwun, directing him to report on the
measures necessary to be adopted for the repair of the embank-
ments. January 9.
7032. Letter to Collector of Bardwiin, transmitting letter from the Vice-
President, with directions to report on the right of succession
to the estate of the late frokul Chtfnd Ghoshdl. January r 2.
7033. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting account sales of
lands in Chittagong and Sanclwfp ordered to be disposed of on
the $th December. January 1 2 ; No. 28.
7034. Letter to Collector of Chittugong, tmn.smiuing letter from the
Vice-President in Council, and copy oi petitions from the
widow of the lute Gokul Chshid (JhoshiiJ, with directions to
report on the right of the difleront claimants to succeed to the
estate, and on certain allegations in the petitions, January 12.
7035. Letter to Collector of Dacca, d faceting him to report on Out claim
of the widow and grandsons of the late Raja Kitjbzilluhh to
monthly allowance (Mushahanl). January 16.
7036. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding proposals respecting
remittance of the Silhet revenues to Dacca. January 19; No,
2. Accepted, January 19,
7037. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, submitting statement of altera-
tions necessary to bo made in the account Settlement of the
JAN. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 19
District, in consequence of the proprietors being entitled to
execute distinct engagements. January 9; No. 14. Approved.
7038. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting accounts of
disbursements for embankment repairs in Hijili and Jaleswar
for 1204 ; recommends they be passed. January 2 ; No. 16.
7039. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting sanction for
sale of lands in Midnapur and in Jessor belonging to the
Zaminddr of Maindchaurd, for the recovery of a sum embezzled
by the late Tahsflddr of Dihi Hdvilf, etc. January 2 ; No. 35,
7040. To Governor-General in Council, requesting sanction for sale of
lands in Tipperah, 24 Pargands, and Jessor. January 5 ; No. 15.
7041. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Collector of Bardwdn, enclosing the measure-
ment and assessment (Hastobucl) account of Mandalghdt for
the present year, with observations, etc. respecting the disposal
of the Mahal at the end of the year, as suggested by the
Collector. January 5.
7042. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting the proposed
Settlement of the holding (Mukarrarf) of the lute Bahddur Beg
JKMn in Bhdgalpur. January 9 ; No. 26.
7043. letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting a question
regarding the payment of monthly allowance (Mushdhard)
claimed by the Zaminddrs of Amrdbitd on account of 1198-99
antl 1200. January 9; No* 32,
7044. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting sanction for
sale of lands in Bardwdn, Jessor, Rdjshdhf, and 24 Pargands.
January 9; No, 41*
7045. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorising the pro-
posed sale of lands of the Rdm' of Bardwdn ; also the proposed
sales of lands in 24 Pargands, Bardwdn, Chittagong, Murshidd-
bdd, Rangpur, and Shdhdbdd; instructions lo be hereafter
furnished respecting separations and annexations proposed
by the Collector of Bardwdn; directing that the forfeited
hinds in Benares be retained in the hands of Government, and
held khds or let in farm as most advisable. January 9 ; No. 43.
7046. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting information
received from the Collectors regarding the cultivation of wax
and potatoes, with propositions, etc., thereon. Januarys;
No. 14.
7047. Letter from Governor-General in Council, with orders regarding
so BENGAL RECORDS, [JAN. 1798.
the management, etc., of the estate of the late Gokul Chdnd
Ghoshdl. January 12 ; No. 47.
7048. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting proposals
tendered for farming 12 annas or three-fourths share of Dandrd,
and 8 annas or one-half of Illdhdbdd for three' years, and
recommending that Ramjai Datta's proposals be accepted.
January 16; No. 37.
7049. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting sanction for
sale of lands in Dacca, Midnapur, Sdran, and 24 Pargands.
January 19 ; No. 35.
7050. Letter from Vice-President in Council, approving of estimate for
the repair of the embankments in Tamluk ; authorizing the
acceptance of Mr. Turin's proposals for remitting the surplus
revenues of Silhet to Dacca; approving propositions respecting
the purchase of unsaleable lands in ShdhdMd ; authorizing the
Collector of Bardwdn to make disbursements for the repair
of the embankments in Pargand Mandalghdt, etc. January 19 ;
No. 38.
7051. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Collector of Tirhut, regarding the Settle-
ment of the holding (Mukarrarf) of the late Mfr Zulfikar All,
and recommending that the Collector be authorized to conclude
a Provisional Settlement of Pargands Mulki and Balid with
the proprietor in perpetuity. January 26 ; No. 26.
7052. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting sanrtion for
proposed sale of Ldkhirdj lands in Bhifgalpur, and recommend-
ing that lands which have proved unsaleable be bought in
on account of Government. January 26 ; No. 34.
7053. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing sale of
lands in Midnapur and Jessor ; approving orders for deputing
officers to attach and destroy the poppy in Bhdgalpur ; directing
that no undue claims be admitted, and expressing doubts
whether the opium produced in the present year by persons
who have cultivated the poppy for the Contractor is liable to
confiscation ; approving proceedings regarding the disposal of
Paagand Mandalghdt; approving propositiqns respecting the
Settlement of the holding (Mukarrarl) of the late Bahddur Beg
Khdn; authorizing proposed sale of lands in Bardwdn, Jessor,
Rdjshdhi, and 24 Pargands* January 26 ; No. 44*
7054. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing sale of
JAN. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 21
lands in Tipperah, 24 Pargands, Nadiyd, and Jessor, for arrears
of revenue. January 30; No. i.
7055. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting copy of a petition
on the part of Kdlf Sankar Rdi, late Farmer of Bhtishnd, regard-
ing a transfer proposed to be made to his son, and requesting
orders thereon. January 5 ; No. 3.
7056. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him not to give
any countenance to the proposed transfer. January 5.
7057. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting the draft of an
advertisement for the sale of Pargands Pdikhdti and Kdlfdds-
pur, ordered to be purchased on account of Government,
agreeably to instructions of the lath ultimo, and stating that
measures are being taken for the attachment of Muhammaddbdd,
and for making the Zaminddr of Yusafpur account for his
actual Collections. January 5 ; No. 13. Directed to attach
the lands, and advertise them to be sold on the loth February.
;o5tS. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating that he has not been able
to recover the deficiency payable by the first purchasers of
Kismat Godlpdrd, January 9 ; No. 12.
7059. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to avail him-
self of the first opportunity of recovering the deficiency payable
by the first purchasers, but that in the meantime the original
proprietor is only to receive credit for the amount realized.
January 9.
7060. Letter to Collector of Jessor, communicating authority of Govern-
ment for the proposed sale of lands in his District January 9.
7061. Letter to Collector of Jessor, directing him to furnish an expla
nation regarding embankment (Pulbandi) repairs for 1795.
January 23.
7062. Letter from Judge at Jaunpur, transmitting copy of a decree in
the cause of ifchtidr Sinh versus \ )asu Dalip Sinh, for the recovery
of a share of the Xanu'nddrf of village Kadhdrd. January 5.
7063. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting further statement
of lands of Rdjd Hrajdnand in Maindchaurd proposed for
sale for the recovery of arrears of revenue due from him.
January 2 \ No. 31.
7064 Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to adver-
tise the sale to take place on the i8th February, and likewise
the remaining unsold lands of Rdjd BrajdnanrL January 2*
7065. Letter from Collector of Hidnapur, transmitting statement ol
22 BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN. 1798.
establishment for the management of the estate of Birpras;ui
Chaudhri, a dissenting Zamfnddr, required by the Board in
orders of the 28th November. January 2 ; No. 36.
7066. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, informing him that the Vice*
President in Council does not think proper to invest Sumitni
Debi with the estate forfeited by her late huslwmd, Riija
Ddmodar Bhanj. January 12.
7067. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, communicating authority of
Government for the proposed sale of lands in his District.
January 9.
7068. Letter to Collector of Murshidtfbdd, with instructions rcppinlmu
the approj)riation of the proceeds of the tale Rrfjri K;nnkrishmi's
lands, sold at the Presidency on the 4th instant, and clmrfirij;
him to submit a further statement of lamb to be sold fur rhr
recovery of the amount still due on account of the insL-iIiumr
of 1198. January 16.
7069. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, informing him th;it Ciovcrn
mcnt authorize him to accept the proposals of the l;itr /jinin
ddrs ofBarakdndi, for the payment in instalment of t lit- U'lLiwv
due by them. January 9.
7070. Letter to Collector of Nndiyrf, mithorin proiK>sed wilt- of lands
in his District for arrears of nssessment. January 30.
7071. Letter to Collector of the 24 Itogands, directing him to rqiori
on the right of succession to the estate of the lateCokiti ( 'iulnil
Ghoshdl. January 12.
7072. Letter from Collector of the 24 Par^ands, requesting instructions
respecting the Mahal claimed by Tdrinf Chjinin Rdi etc. j rr
porting on the balance due from it, nn<l stating that the raynts
who were bringing their money to the Court were forcibly
carried off by a party headed by (Joktil Chandm nncl Krflf
Deis Rdi. January 19 ; No. 9. Instruction* forwarded on the
subject
7073- Letter from Collector of 24 Pnrgami^tmnsmittingrepresonlations
from the ftuufwnl dqmtwl to make the collections of Kistnat
Pargand Mrfgurf, that Rdll IM* Rdi and (Joktil Chandra
R oppose him in the execution of hi* duty, January aCr
No. 30,
7074. Letter to Collector of 24 Parganits in reply, directing him to uli
mit a statement of a portion of Kismat J^rganit Mdgtirrf, to In-
sold for the recovery of the anrcars due from the MahaJ f mul to
JAN. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 23
proceed against Kii Da's and Gokul Chandra in the manner
suggested in his letter. January 26.
7075. Letter from the Collector of Purniah, reporting on the claim
of Gopi Kdnt Rdi Kdntfngo to Taluk Hulas. January 23 ;
No. 20.
7076. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, directing him to refer
the claimant to the Court (Addlat) for redress, and in case he
should institute a suit, to defend it on the part of Government.
January 23.
7077. Letter to Collector of Purniah, sanctioning proposed sale of lands.
January 26.
7078. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, communicating the authority of
Government for payment of pensions in his District during the
lives of the present claimants. January 19.
7079. Letter from Collector of Kdmgarh, reporting the death of Rdjsi
JMriijf Sinh, Jagfrddr of Ghdt Kundu, and recommending that his
Thanildilrf Jiigfr be continued to his family. January 16 ; No. 20.
7080. Letter to Collector of Ramgarh in reply, sanctioning the* conlinu
ance of the Jdgfr of the late Hiniji Sinh to his brother Gnjrdj
Sinh, on condition of his performing the services for which the
Jdgir was originally granted January 30.
7081. Letter to Secretary to Government, reporting cm the decease of
I )urgdpnisa*d, late proprietor of 8 annas or one-half of Pargand
Kholont in Dinrfjpur, and of his estate having devolved to the
Court of Wards. J n nuary 2.
7082. Letter from Sub- Secretary to Government, regarding supply of
rice for the use of the Commercial Resident at Colombo from
the Ifctkarganj granaries. January 9 ; No, 3.
70tS3. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, transmitting resolu-
tion of Government regarding the employment of convicts,
and directing the Board's attention thereto. January 12 ;
No. 37.
7084. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, directing the Acting
Collector of Ittufgalpur to pay tip the Troops at Monghir
immediately, and to assign his reasons for having deviated from
the instructions of Government January 23 ; No. 16.
7085. Letter from iSub-Secretary to Government, transmitting extract
of a general letter from the Court of Directors, with a copy of
the pamphlet published by direction of the Hoard of Agriculture,
to be forwarded to the Collectors, with orders to furnish such
3* BRNGAL RRCORDS (JAN. 1798.
information as they may be able to obtain on the points
treated of therein. January 30 ; No. 1 1.
7086. Letter from Collector of Sifran, representing for the consideration
of the Hoard the case of two persons in confinement on account
of arrears due to Government January 5 ; No. 2a.
70X7. Letter to Collector of Sdran in reply, directing him to apply for
the release of the persons alluded to in his letter, as all demands
on account of Police Tax were to usise from the date of Kepju
lation 6 of 1797. January 5,
yoS8. Letter from Collector of Sanm, representing (he inronvenie.w.e
experienced by hint in eonsefjuewv of tin* Paymaster at
lJuujpur objecting to receive the. amotmt of his draft 1 ., <*x< <-|*t
in the proportion of one-third of silver. January 5 ; No. if* r;
*; '<*). Letter to Collector of SUran, forwarding; letter from the Governor
General in Council, containing instructions regarding the sale
of lands made by the late Acting (Collector {Mr. Kordytt 4 ) ;
<lirccting that the sale be annulled, and fur him to report
upon the adjustment whir!) IK- may make with the pur<'h.*ser.
January 9,
7-,i')0. Letter from <'o!krtnr ot Saran. reporting the diMth of K.ij.'i Sn
Krishna Smb. January 19; No. 4.
7091, Letter fwm ttolicctor of Tippcrnh, in reply to onlers <** tlu* isth
r, n 'purling the <'in uinstanrrs under which I'argan.i
was held mukr Government ni;tnaKe)nnit (khiis).
January <;,
7.^^;? Letter from <*ollector of Tipperuh, tMitMitittntg htateiueut of
Linds for sale for the recovery of arrears of ass*sstu*nt f and
reporting on the balance diu* front the /aiuiiuUrs of' Uikhmlpur
staled to have been occasioned by mcroac hmcnts <rf the river
and rt'i'ouuuending that the s,de of tlunr lamls he tmspcndcti
until the losses liuve been ascertained January $3 ; No- &i.
7,*V>< Letter t4i ('<lleiorof Tipper.ih in reply, directing liimtoadvertisi*
the sale to take place, at his station on the 6th March nrxJ,
and to attach the lands previous to the actual sale of them,
January j$.
7004. Letter from the (*o}lr< tor of Tirhut, in reply to orders of the ;td
June last, com.timitg information regarding the Alt.imglus
of the late llas,im Ktnt and Hendpat, and rcqtiestin;; ordei
thereon, January i a ; No, 39,
7095* Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, directing him to deliver
FEB. 1798. j BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 25
over the rent-free lands (Altamghd) of the late Basant Rdm to
Jai Krishna, the ostensible heir of the deceased. January 12.
7096. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to orders of the 28th
November respecting the tenure of the village of Shukrpur, and
the claims preferred to the proprietary right thereof. January
30; No. 14.
7097. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, directing him to hold the
lands under Government management (khds) till further orders,
and to advertise for proposals for fanning them, and also to
require any persons having claim to the land to appear and
make good their title. January 30.
7098. Letter from the Hoard of Trade, requesting information respecting
the orders issued in consequence of a reference from the
Collector of Uhdgalpur relative to the discontinuance of the
cultivation of poppy in the Uengal Districts. January 23 ;
No, 23.
7099. Letter to the Hoard of Trade in reply, stating that the reference
alluded to has been submitted to the Vice-President in Council
for orders, and that a copy of it will be forwarded to the Board
of Trade together with the resolutions of Government upon the
subject January 23.
FBHRUARY, 1798.
7100. Petition from the Grain Merchants (Golddiirs) of the Bara-
bdxdr, Calcutta, complaining of extortion by Subalrdm Pal,
Ihtimdmddr of the Bdzdr. February 2 ; No. 53.
7101. Petition from Bhupendra Nardyan, requesting that Pargand
Pukharid, purchased by him, be held under Government (khds)
innnnKement, and that he be allowed monthly allowance
(Musluthard). February *3 ; No. 26.
7102. Petition from Binditban Chandra, requesting to be put in posses-
sion of curtain lands in Nadiyd, late the property of Krishna
< lhamlru Rdi, purchased by him at Sheriffs sale. February 27 ;
No. 40,
7103. Petition from Nflmani JIdlddr, requesting that orders be issued to
the Col lector of Ifcirdwdn to cause the papers of Taraf Jagdispur
to be delivered up to him. February 23 ; No. 31.
7104. U'tter to Nflmnni Hdkkir, in reply to the above application,
informing him that a daily fine has been ordered to be levied
26 BENGAL RECORDS. [FEB. 1798.
upon the Rdnf of Bardwdn until she delivers up the papers
required by him, and stating that there cannot be any objec-
tions to his making the measurement of the lands bought by
him. February 23 \ No. 39.
7105. Petition from Gopfmohan, requesting to be vested with the
management of the late Rdjd Naba Krishna's estate during tin*
minority of his son, whom he stales to be under age, anil
offering to enter into an engagement to be responsible for any
deficiency that may arise while he shall be in possessiun.
February 23 ; No. 39.
7106. Letter from Mr. J. H. Beecher, stating that he has iu\'irly re
covered from his indisposition, and rec [nesting to IK* furnish**'!
with a copy of the charges preferred against him by the Po.ml
to the Governor-General in Council, in order to enable him to
reply thereto. February 27 ; Nos. 11-12.
7107. Letter to Mr. Beecher in reply, directing him to wait upon one of
the Judges of the Supreme Court, to take an affidavit for the
purpose mentioned in the orders of Government of Novumliei
1796, and having done so, to call and inform the Hoard nmml
ingly. February 27.
7108. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a petition from the
legal agent (Vakfl) of Indyat All Khdn, heir-at-law of the late
Fazl-ul-nissd Begam, together with a report of the lands ehiiim:d
by him, furnished by the Kdmingos of Pargand Biswank, and
also an account of the collections therefrom sinre the period ol
the resumption. February 13; No, 40.
7 109. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him lo report on the
period and circumstances of the resumpt ion of the lands dnimcd
as rent-free (Altamghd) by Indyat AH Khdn. February 13.
7110. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to remit the (iuy.t
duties in favour of Rdi Hipat Rds and his followers going on n
pilgrimage to that place. February 20.
7111. Letter to Collector of Behar, respecting his irregular rondiu't
with regard to his correspondence with Captain ( ?n:(rtonden.
February 23.
7112. Letter to Collector of Benares, communicating orders of Govern
ment regarding obtaining a Deed of Relinquishment from (he
proprietors of the lands held by the followers of the He^nut
Ruttailluck (Qy.) Sultdn, with directions to report the adjust
ment which he may make with them. February 2.
Fiai. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES, 27
7113. Letter to Collector of Benares, forwarding him a Sanad executed
by the Governor-General in Council, to be delivered to Sio IA\
i>obe. February 6.
7114. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from Govern-
ment (and a copy of the Board's address to which it refers) for
his guidance, respecting the further report required by Govern-
ment regarding Lachhman Sinh and other Sardars of Pargand
Lakneswar, and the proposed Mufassal Settlement thereof.
February 23.
7115. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, reporting on payments made
to the Monghir garrison, and stating the reason of his not
having issued the pay of the Troops. February 9 ; No. 37.
71 1 6. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, in reply to orders of the soth
June, reporting on the khas division of Kankjol. February 27 ;
No. 21.
7117. Letter from Collector of Birbmim, stating that he is preparing a
statement of the JKdjrt's land to be sold for the liquidation of
arrears. February 13; No. 26. Statement forwarded. Feb-
ruary 27 ; Nos. 43 and 44. Approved.
7118. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhrim, reporting on prisoners in
mnfmement on account of arrears of revenue, February 16 ;
No. 14.
71 1<> Letter from the Collector of Bardwdn, reporting on the balance
due from the Rdnf. February 2 ; No. 52.
71 20. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, directing him to advertise
the Rdnf s lands, alluded to in the Board's letter of the 9th
ultimo, for sale at the Presidency on the pth March ; to submit
a further statement of the Rdni's lands to be sold for the
recovery of the amount specified in his letter, and to report on
the fine ordered to be levied upon her. February 2.
7121. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, recommending that the whole
of the Rdni's Zaminddri be attached until she has discharged
the whole of her balances. February 9 ; No. 2%. Directed to
submit a further statement of the Rdnfs lands for sale, and to
depute an officer to attach them. February 9.
7122. letters from Collector of Calcutta, reporting on the age of Rdjd
Rdj Krishna, son of the late Rdjd Naba Krishna, and sub-
mitting a list of the estates of the deceased. February 2, No.
55 ; and February 23, Nos. 41 and 42-
7123. Circular Orders to the several Collectors, directing them to
28 BENGAL RECORD^ l* KB - *79-
furnish such information as may be in their power for com-
pleting the History of India, as required by the Court of Direc-
tors. February 9.
7124. Letters from Collector of Chittagong, in reply to orders of the
i6th May 1797 and i6th January i79 8 regarding the claims
of the descendants of the late Gokul Ghoshdl, Zominddr of
Jainagar, to waste lands in his District February 9 ; Nos.
i and 4.
7125. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, reporting the death
of Sib N&h Chaudhrf, whose estate had devolved on his son, a
minor. February 27; No. 34.
7126. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar in reply, directing him to
take charge of the estate of the late Sib Ndth Chaudhrf on the
part of the Court of Wards, and to submit establishment for
the management of the lands, and for the care of the minor
proprietor. February 2 7.
7127. Letter from the Collector of Dacca, respecting annexations anil
separations proposed by the Collector of Tipperah. February
6 \ No. 24.
7128. Letter from Collector of Dacca, in reply to orders of the i6th
ultimo, reporting on the claims of Nayd Rdnf and others, the
widow and grandsons of the late Rdjd Rdjballabh, to monthly
allowance (MusMhard). February 23 ; No. 45.
7129. Letter to the Vice-President in Council, transmitting a statement
of collections made in the Bengal and Fasli Districts from May
to December 1797, on account of balances of revenue for
1796-97, with observations thereon. February 2 ; No. 7.
7130. Letter to Vice-President in Council, recommending a disburse
ment on account of embankment (Pulbandf) repairs in Silhet
February 2 ; No. 13.
7 13 1. Letter to Vice-President in Council, recommending that defaulters
in Sdran be released from confinement, and their leases
annulled, and that the Collector be directed to report in what
manner it will be most advisable to dispose of their lands.
February 2 j No. 27.
7132- Letter to Vice-President in Council, recommending that the
Collector of Jessor be authorized to make advances for thi:
repair of the Bhdshni and Mahmiidshdhf embankments, Feb
ruary 2 \ No, 29.
7133. Letter to Vice-President in Council, transmitting a statement
FEB. 1798.] BOARD Ol< REVENUE SERIES. 29
of balances due from revenue Farmers (Thikdddrs) in Tirhut,
recommending that their leases be annulled, and that the
settlement be tendered to the proprietors. February 2 ; No. 4oa.
7134. Letter from the Vice-President in Council, expressing general
approval of the grounds on which the Board propose to appeal
from the decision of the Provincial Court in the cause instituted
by the Collector of Benares against Mir Amjfd Alf, late Tahsflddr
of Kopaihat, with observations and instructions relative thereto ;
transmitting also a Sanad for Sio Ldl Dobe, to be forwarded
to the Collector of Benares for delivery. February 6 ; No. i.
7135- Letter to Vice-President in Council, recommending that the
Collector of Mirlnapur be authorized to make the necessary
advances for embankment (Pulbandf) repairs in his District.
February 6 ; No. 16.
7 136. Letter to Vice-President in Council, recommending the separation
of Jodr Sutfnasaur (Qy.) from Dacca, and its annexation to
Tipperuh. February 6 ; No. 25.
7137. Lt-tler to V ice-President in Council, transmitting an extract of
proceedings relative to the grant of the waste lands in Chitta-
tfong lo the family of the kte Gokul Ghoshdl. February 9 ;
No. 7,
7138. Letter to Vice-President in Council, transmitting annual statement
of lands ordered for sale in the year 1203, with observations,
etc. thereon. February 13 ; No. 38.
7 139. Letter to Vice-President in Council, regarding a suit by the Rdnf
of ttardwdn versus Rdmndrdyan Chauclhri, and requesting autho-
rity for apprehending and conveying the latter to Bardwdn as a
revenue defaulter. February 1 6 ; No. 23.
7140. Letter from Vice-President in Council, stating that it does not
appear that any measures can be taken at present to prevent
the incursion of wild elephants into Rdmgarh. February 16 ;
No 39a.
7141. I x'tter from Vice-President in Council, approving of the proposed
adjustment of the balance claimed by Nawdb Dildwar Jang on
account of the Jdgfr of the late Nawdb Muzaffar Jang, and
authorising payment of the amount; authorizing proposed
sale of Ldkhirdj lands in Bhdgalpur, and approving of the
propositions respecting the purchase of the lands alluded to ;
approving of sentiments expressed by the Board regarding the
irregular conduct of the Collector of Behar ; authorizing release
30 BENGAL RECORDS. [FLB, 1798.
of defaulters in Sdran from confinement, also disbursement
required for repairing the embankments in Silhet; approving
of propositions regarding the Settlement of Pargand Laknes-
war j and forwarding instructions respecting the destruction of
mud forts in Benares, whenever the contumacious conduct of
the proprietors may render it necessary, etc, February .33;
No. 1 6. .,.---" ""
7143. Letter to the Vi^-Eses*&ttritr Couactf, reporting the death of
Rdjd NabSlErishna, whose estates have devolved to his son, a
djsqualified proprietor, and also reporting on the claims of
"Gopfmohan to an interest in the estate. February 23 ;
No. 44.
7 143. Letter to Vice-Prcsident in Council, regarding the claims of
the widow and grandsons of the late Rdjd Rdjbollnhh for
monthly allowance (Mushdhard) from the collections of Kdjna-
gar in Dacca. February 23 ; No. 48.
7144. Letter from Judge at Jaunpur, with copy of a decree in the
case of Natifulld Khdn vcrst/s Bahvant Sinh, for recovery of the
Zamfnddri of village Shauman. February 27 j No. i.
7145. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting an estimate of
expense required for repairing the Bhifehnd and MahmtklshdM
embankments, and requesting authority to commence the*
work. February 2 ; No. 28. Agreed to,
7146- Letter to Collector of Jessor, approving of his proposition for
submitting the whole of Tdlukddrtf lands for .sale in such in-
stances as they omit to furnish their Mufassal Accounts.
February 9.
7x47. Letter from Collector of Jessor, requesting further instructions
regarding the prosecution ordered to be instituted with a view
to obtain the forfeiture of the lands of the Tdlukddrs of the
9 annas or nine-sixteenths division of Pargand Nawdrd. Feb
ruary 13 ; No. 39.
7148. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to withdraw
the prosecution against the landholders alluded to in his letter,
and to levy a fine on them, with a view to obtaining the
delivery of the papers required of them. February 13.
7149. Letter to Collector of Jessor, communicating to him the orders
of Government respecting embankment (Pulbandi) repairs re
; quired in his District. February 23.
7150. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting abstract accounts
FKB. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 31
of the repair of embankments for 1204. February 6 ; Nos. 13
and 15.
7151. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, requesting that compensation
be allowed him on account of expenses incurred in visiting the
estates under the management of the Officers of Government.
February 20 ; No. 32.
7152. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, stating that the Board
is precluded on general principles from recommending that any
extra allowance be granted him on that account February 20.
7* S3- fitter from Judge of Midnapur, with copy of a decree regarding
the right of succession to rent-free lands. February 27; No. 13.
7154- Better from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting a petition
from Aijas AH Khdn, reporting the decease of his brother
Nasfr-ud-dfn Ilaiclar Khan, superintendent (I);irog) of the
Masjid and Makktnl of the late Niiwitb &ujit-ud-daula, and
requesting the continuance of his allowance on account of
charity to Kakirs. February 23*
7155. Lett IT from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting on the petition of
Blwpendra Niiniyan, Zamimhir of Pukharia, respecting interest
and fine staled to have been exacted on him, February 16;
No, 2* Observations and instructions forwarded with regard
to the above complaint.
7156. Letter from Collector of Maimansmh, in reply to orders of the
15th July 1796, regarding suspensions recommended to be
granted to the purchaser of 1'ukharitf. "February 27 ; No. 26.
7157. I /utter from Collector of Natliyrf, transmitting a statement of
lands of Kitjft Iswar Cluind Kili for sale cm account of arrears
of revenue* February 13 ; No. 48. Approved ; sale ordered
to take place at the Presidency on the *<;th March/
715*'*. Li.'tler from Collector of I'ttrniah, recommending that a suspension
be allowed to the landholders in his District on account of the
failure of the crop. February 13 ; No. 34,
715*;. Letter to ( 'oiler tor of Purniah in reply, directing that particular
inquiry be made into the injury stated to have been sustained
previous to adopting his proposition for allowing suspensions.
I'Vbruary 13.
7160, Minute by the Acting President on the claims of the descend
ants of the late (iokul (ihoslull to waste lands in Chitlatfong.
February 9 ; No. 6.
7161. letter from Collector of 24 1'urganj'is, ininsuiiiiini; a stufcuie.nl uf
3 2 BENGAL RECORDS. fFk. 17
lands for sale for the recovery of arrears of revenue due from
Rdjd Tej Chdnd. February 9 ; No. 44- Approved.
7162. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, recommending the sak- <>i
grain of Sri Dhar Datta for the recovery of arrears of asKt^siiifut
due from him. February 13 ; No. 27. Approved.
7163. Letter from late Collector of 24 Pargands, in reply to < inters <*1
i7th May 1796, reporting on prisoners in confinement, mi
account of arrears of revenue. February 16 ; No. 13.
7164. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, directing him lo report it tin
person mentioned in the above letter is still in rnnfuirmnit,
and on the amount of balances due from him. Kehnuiry iO,
7165. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, transmitting nrrnimt'. M!
Pargand Bhitarid disbursements for repair of embankment*. m
1797, and also estimates for 1798. Fcbnuuy 6 ; No. s6a.
7166. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, reporting the ckvuh i
Jugalkisor, Zaminddr of 8 annas or one-half share of T.H,I!'
Kardi, the claim to which estate is disputed in the <'onri
(Addlat). February 13 ; No. 32.
7167. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi in reply, directing him lo fakf tin-
lands under his charge on the part of the Court of Wunls, tun I
to aJlow the claimants a maintenance from the surplus pro<lu<
of the lands. February 13.
7168. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, transmitting u petition pntym^
for suspension on account of drought* February 16 ; No. ?, *
7169. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi in reply, forwarding instnu t ion ,
regarding the above applications. February ib.
7170. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdlii, communicating u Kr instruf tions
of Government respecting embankment (J'ulbumlf) rcjiairs in
his District for the current year. February 23.
7171- Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, informing him thai it docs not
appear to Government that any measures can be at nrewnt
adopted to prevent the occasional incursions of wild elephants
and that the inhabitants must take the necessary prcrmitions t
provide against accidents of this nature. February 1 6.
7172. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, directing that ;m ;,d
dmonalRs. 100 per month be paid to Mr. Paxtun, ad Assi.stam
at Patoa, from the * 9 th October last, he having completvci his
second year's residence in India on that date. February ;
7173- Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, transmitting exlnui
,4
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a letter from the Court of Directors, with directions to circulate
it to those officers of Government who may have it in their
power to furnish information for completing the History of
India. February 9 ; No. 26.
. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, communicating the
resolutions of Government respecting the boundaries of the
Bardwdn and Hugli Districts. February 16 ; No. n.
$75. Letter from Collector of Sdran, reporting on the family left by
the late Rdjd Sri Krishna Sinh, and stating that his eldest son
Rdjd Gangdprasdd has succeeded to his estates. February 16 ;
No. 16.
/ 1 76. letter to Collector of Silhct, transmitting extract of a letter from
Government regarding disbursements authorized to be made
on account of embankment (Pulbandi) repairs for the present
year. February 23.
. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, transmitting extract of a letter
from the V ice-President in Council, with directions to furnish
the necessary information required by Government regarding
the proposals tendered by Rdmjai Datta for fanning the
Divisions of Dandrd and Alldhdb*ld February 16.
7178, Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting particulars of
balances due from revenue fanners (Thikdddrs) on account of
1204, February a \ No, 38*
7179, I Better to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to report the measures
it would be advisable to adopt with regard to the Settlement of
the late holding (Mukarrari) of Zulfikar Alf, February 16.
MARCH, 1798.
7180, Petition from Bhabdni Prasdd Sarmd, complaining of an increased
rent (Jamil) having been demanded from him on account of
lands in Dacca 7M purchased by him. March' 13 ; No. 19.
7181, Petition from Rdjd Milrajit Sinh, praying that the Tahsilddr who
has been appointed to the Mukarrarf villages of the Kdmingos
may be recalled, and that he may be allowed to pay his revenues
us formerly. March 16 ; No. 19.
7182, Petition from Shaikh Fathi Bakhsh, complaining of the Collector
of Midnapur having attached certain rent-free lands granted to
his ancestors under a service (Chdknin) tenure, and praying
that they be released from attachment March 23 ; No. 17.
vciu in. c
34
BENGAL RECORDS. l* KB '
7183. Letter to the Acting President, directing him to issue the n
sary orders for apprehending Rdmndrdyan Chaudhrf,
conveying him to Bardwdn, agreeably to the orders of Gov*" :n
ment March 2. * n
7184. Letter to Collector of Behar, with copy of a petition from R. (/'*
Mitrajit Sinh, and directing him to permit the Rdjd to pay f ! ls
revenues into the principal treasury, and to withdraw tP *'
interference of the Tahsilddr. March 16.
7185. Letter from Collector of Behar, respecting a practice by the ?
landholders of mortgaging their most profitable villages, witl '
a view to prevent their being sold in liquidation of balance
March 20 ; No. 18.
7186* Letter from Collector of JJehar, in reply to orders of the ijtl
ultimo, reporting that the lands claimed by Indyat Ali Khun
were resumed in 1194, and transmitting a <x>py of the Finnan
granted to Fazl-ul-nissd Hcgam. March 23 ; No, 26. Directed,..
to submit a further report respecting the above. i t
7187. Letter from Collector of BMgdpur, stating that Rdjds GopdlSinh
and Nibhay Sinh have entered into engagements for the per
petual Settlement of Pargaiid (iidhar. March 2; No. 13.
7188. Letter to Commissioner of Jlhttahnd, transmitting him instructions
for putting the purchaser of Mahal Sdlbarat in possession, and
directing him to carry them into effect. March 13.
7189. Letters from Collector of Rfrhhdm, transmitting a statement of
lands of the Zombuldr of Bfrhhtim for sale for the recovery of
arrears of revenue due from him. March 23 ; Nos. 32 and 33,
7190. Letter from Collector of Iianlwdn v fonvunling copy of the engage-
ments executed for the farm of Oijjrfu Month 9 ; No. <;.
7191. Letter to Collector of Donlwdn, communicating instmctions fur
the future management of the estate of the late Kdj.i Ksiin
lochan. March 9.
7192. Letter to Collector of Banlwdn, directing him to advertise the
sale of Rdjd Tej Chdnd's and Kdnf IJishnu Kumdri T s lands at
the Presidency on the 2 rst April. March 13.
7193. Letter to Collector of Hurdwdn, communicating instriulion
regarding the appropriation of the proceeds of the *aU* of the
Rdnf of Bardwdn\s lands, disposed of at the Presitk-ncy on the
3d instant March 20.
7194. Letter to Collector of Hoidwdn, communicating tht* orders of
Government respecting the estate of the late Rdjsl Xaba
MAR. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 35
Krishna, with directions to recommend a person to the Court
of Wards as manager for the portion of the estate in his District
March 30. The same order to Collectors of Calcutta, Dacca,
Jessor, and Nadiyd.
7195. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, transmitting an extract of a
letter from the Acting Governor - General in Council, with
directions to furnish such other Collectors as may apply for
potato seed, with such quantities as they may require to ex-
tend the cultivation. March 30. Similar letter to Collector
of JBehar.
7196. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, informing him the Vice-
president in Council has confirmed the Settlement of the
Kdpds Mahal for 1204. March 2.
7197. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, containing information
respecting cultivated lands in the Island of Miichkhal, formerly
granted to Mr. Robert Worlcdge, recommending the measure-
ment and assessment thereof, and also the resumption of the
Island of Kutabdid, formerly granted to Mr. H. Sutherland.
March 23 ; No. 27.
7i9<S, Letter to Collector of Chittagong, communicating instructions
regarding thu proposed measurement and assessment of the
cultivated lands in the Island of Mdchkhzil, and the resumption,
eta of the Island of Kutabdid. March 23.
7199, Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, transmitting letter from
the Vice-Presiclcnt in Council respecting the abolition of the
office of Sadr Kdmingo of Rdngdrndti, in reply to his letter of
the 7th January 1794. March 23.
7500. Circular letter to the several Collectors, transmitting letter from
the Vice-President in Council, with directions to furnish the
Board with a statement of the sums paid or payable to the
Deputies (Ndibs) of the Sadr Kdntingos, who have been
retained with a view to being employed as native Record
Keepers, and requiring additional information from the Behar
Collectors regarding the annual allowance received by them
under the Sanad granting a percentage upon the revenues of
Behar. March 23.
7201. Ixitter to Collector of Dacca, communicating orders of Govern-
ment for the separation of Jodr Lugnapur (?) from Dacca, and
its annexation to Tipperah, March 2.
7202* Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, forwarding a petition from the
36 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1798-
Zamfnd^r praying for suspeijsion on account of drought
March 13 ; No. 22.
7203. Letter to Collector of Dinijpur in reply, forwarding copy of a
letter from the Secretary to Government of nth September
1795 for his guidance in, furnishing information respecting the
Zamfnd&'s claims to suspension. March 13.
7204. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding copy of n
letter and enclosures from the Collector of Tirhut, and recom-
mending that the lands therein specified be purchased by him
for the use of the invalid establishment March 6 \ No. 1 9.
7205. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
Settlement of the 12 annas or three-fourths division of I >undni
in Tipperah be confirmed. March 13 ; No. ro,
7206. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with recommendations
regarding the culture of potatoes. March 13 ; No. 1 t*
7207. Letter from Vice-President in Council, communicating observa
tions and instructions regarding the management of the stone
Mahal in Benares; approving of the separation of Jirfr
Lugnassur (?) from Dacca, and its annexation to Tipprmh ;
confirming the Settlement of the Kdprfs Mahal in Chitttigon^
and the Settlement formed by the Collector of Tirhut of the
holding (Mukarrarf) of Shaikh Muhammad Raff ; regretting to
observe that the sales of land in 1203 were so considerable ;
and authorizing the apprehension of Rdm Ndniyan Chaiuihrf , and
his being conveyed back to Bardwdn. March 2 ; No. i 2.
7208. Letter from Vice-President in Council, authorising the Calk-dar
of Jessor to levy a daily fine upon the proprietor of Teliluftf
until he shall deliver the papers required of him. March 16 ;
No. i.
7209. Letter to Vice-President in Council, recommending that the
Collector of the 24 Pargands be authorized to buy in certain
Mahals in his District which have proved unsaleable, provided
that no tenders be made for them by individuals on his again
endeavouring to dispose of them by public auction. March 1 6 ;
No. 130. Similar recommendation regarding unsaleable lands
in Midnapur. March 20 ; No. &
7210. Letter to Vice-President in Council, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Collector of Behar, with observations, etc. on ihv
Collector's proposition with respect to the holdings (Mukarrarfa)
situated in Akbar Alf Khdn's forfeited ZamfncUri which may
MAR. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 37
hereafter be disposed of for arrears of revenue, and also respect-
ing lands mortgaged by the landholders with a view to prevent
their being sold for arrears of assessment March 20 ; No. 19.
7211. Letter from Vice-President in Council, communicating instructions
respecting salt-land (Khdldif) rents, in reply to sundry references
in 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1797. March 20 ; No. 44.
7212. Letter from the Acting Governor-General in Council, communi-
cating the resignation of Sir John Shore, and stating that
Licutenant-General Sir Alured Clark has been appointed to
take charge of the Government. March 23 ; No. 12.
7213. Letter from the Vice-President in Council, containing instructions
regarding the claims of the Mufassal Kdniingos to allowances,
in reply to sundry references in 1793, 1794, i795> r 79^> anc *
1797. March 23; No. 52.
7214. Letter to Vice-President in Council, in reply to a letter of the
2(1 instant respecting allowances payable to the Deputies
(Ndfbs) of the late Sadr Kdniingo. March 23 ; No. 53.
7215* Letter to Acting Governor - General in Council, transmitting
estimate of expense required for repairing the Hijili and
Jaleswar embankments for the current year, 1203 B.S,, and
recommending that the agent be authorised to disburse the
amount. March 30 ; No. 30.
7216. Letter from Acting Governor-General in Council, directing that
the sale of the lands of Ndnak Chdnd Rdi, made by the late
Collector of the 24 Pargands, be annulled, and indemnification
paid to the purchaser ; approving of the propositions respectuig
the late Rdjil Nabakrishna's estate, with instruction regarding
the management of it \ stating the reports regarding the pro-
duction of bees-wax and potatoes to be discouraging ; autho-
rising purchase of lands in Tirhut for Invalid Establishment ;
and approving proposition respecting purchasing lands in 24
Pargands should they prove unsaleable. March 30 ; No. 34.
7217. Letter from Agent at Hijili, transmitting estimates for the repair
of embankments in Hijili and Jaleswar for the year 1205.
March 30 ; No. 29.
7218. letter from Collector of Jessor, in reply to orders of the $th
April 1796, reporting on the engagements executed by the
Zamfnddrs of the 12 annas or three-fourth division of Mahmiid-
shdhf, the partition of the rent (Jamd), etc. March 2 ; No. 30.
7219. Letter to Collector of Jessor, forwarding letter and enclosures
38 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1798.
from the late Sheriff, and directing him to report if Rddhdmohan
B&aarji has been put in possession of the portion of Mahmtid-
shhi purchased by him at Sheriffs sale. March 6.
7220. Letter to Collector of Jessor, communicating instructions respect-
ing the future management of the estate of the late Rdjii Rrim-
lochan. March 9.
7221. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting copy of a decree in
the suit instituted by Harf Prasdd and others, Chauclhris of
Kismat Taraf Taighari, against Government, with his observa-
tions thereon. March 13 ; No. 4.
7222. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to conform to
the decision of the Court, and call upon the purchaser for ;m
account of the rayats' collections, submitting an adjustment
thereof for the Board's approval. March 13.
7223. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that a suit has been
instituted by the Zaminddr of Nadiyd against the Honourable
Company, laying claim to the Government (khds) Mahal of
Henckellganj, and requesting instructions thereon* Mnrch j,f ;
No. 8.
7224. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, stating that the Hoard nm
curs in his opinion that the Zamfnddr's claim slum Id be
referred to the Governor-General in Counc.il, but direct irijj; him
to defend the suit in case the Court should file the plaint.
March 13.
7225. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a petition from
Lakhmi N&dyan Bhuyst and Dhoranfclhur Ghosh, requesting to
be excused the revenue due from the lands taught by them,
during the time they were kept out of possession. March 2 ;
No. 18.
7226. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to grant
suspensions in favour of the above purchasers to the extent of
the losses sustained by them from the outrages committed by
Binodrdm, and to inform the Magistrate of *any further offences
he may have been guilty of. March 2.
7227. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting the death of the
Tdlukd^r of Kismat Rangpur, whose estate has devolved upon
his son, a minor, and recommending that it be brought under
the Court of Wards, and that he be authorized to let it in fanu.
March 9 No. 3.
7228. Letter to Collector of Midnapur 5n reply, directing him to take
MAR. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 39
possession of the above Tdluk on the part of the Court of
Wards, and to report on the measures which it would be most
advisable to adopt with regard to the Settlement. March 9.
7229. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting a robbery of revenue.
March 9; No. 19.
7230. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting on a proclamation
issued by the Judge for the sale of rent-free (Bdzf Zamin) lands
belonging to Raja Brajdnand, in satisfaction of a decree in
favour of Rtinf Junakf, and stating that he hopes the Board will
take steps to prevent the sale till the balance due from the
Rdjd to Government be realized, for which he will submit a
statement of his rent-free lands and property for sale for the
approval of the Hoard. March 20 ; No. 14-
7231. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to depute
an officer to attach the Kiija's hinds, with a view to the sale of
them for the recovery of arrears of assessment due from the
proprietor to Covernment, and to move the Court to stay
the sale ordered to lie muck- in satisfaction of the decree.
March 20.
7232. Letter from the Collector of Midnapur, stilting that the men who
were robbed whilst conveying the treasure belonged to the
Xaminditr, who had been called upon to make good the amount
March 23. Approved.
7233. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting him extract of a
letter from the Vice- President in Council, with directions to
inquire into and report upon the c-laim preferred by the
Ktlniingos of Orissa to arrears of allowance. March 23.
Letter from Collector of Aluwhidrfhdcl, in reply to orders of
the 2^(1 ultimo, stating thai no one liatt been inverted with the
charge of the Makbrfnt and Masjfd of Nawsib Sujd-ud-daulii
since the death of the late Nasfr-ud-din Iluidar Khitn, but that
the duties of the Superintendent of the Religious Institution
(Matwali) have since been performed by Aryto Alf Khan.
March 13 ; No. 14,
7235. Letter to Collector of MurxhiddHd in reply, Mating that the
Hoard is not aware of any objections to his continuing Arydx
AH Khan in charge of the Makbard ami Masjidof Nawdb Siyd-
ud daula, and authori/int* the payment to him of the allowance
for the support of the Institution. March 13-
, 73136. Letter from Collector of Miirohiddbad, transmitting account re-
40 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. I79 8 -
sale of Kismat Mauzd Gauripur, and reporting the measures
taken by him for the recovery of the deficiency from the
former purchaser. March 30 ; No. 31.
7237. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, informing him the
Board approves of the re-sale, but cannot recommend his
suggestion respecting the restraint proposed to be put upon
the former purchaser. March 30.
7238. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, in reply to orders of the 22d
December regarding sums disbursed to the Kdniingo's Muhar-
rirs. March 2 ; No. 25.
7239. Letter from Collector of Nadiya, reporting on balances paid by
the Zamfnddr, who requested that certain Mahals recommended
for sale be released. March 2 ; No. 49.
7240. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a statement of Rityi
Iswar Chdnd's lands for sale for recovery of arrears of assess-
ment March 16; Nos. 22 and 23. Approved, and sale
ordered to take place at the Presidency on 25th April.
7241. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, directing him to dismiss the whole
of the Kdntingo officers except those, who have been appointed
to fill the office of native Record Keepers. March 27.
7242. Letter from Collector of Purniah, in reply to orders of the 8th
December 1795, reporting on certain pensions included in the
rent (Jamd) of the Zamfnddrs of his District March 2 ; Na 2%.
7243. Letter from Collector of Purniah, requesting authority for making
Takdvf advances. March 27 ; No. 25. Authorised to advance
Rs. 10,000 on account of Takdvf.
7244. Letter to Collector of the 24 Pargands, with copy of a petition
from Gopfnath Bhattdcharjya for report upon the lands pur-
chased by that person, which are stated to be- retained by
the late Tdiukddr. March 16.
7245. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, forwarding a statement of
lands for sale for recovery of arrears of revenue due from Rdjd
Tej Chdnd, March 23 ; No. 28. Approved, and sale ordered
for 3oth April.
7246. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, communicating orders for
annulling the sale of the lands of Ndnak Chdnd Kdi, and
indemnifying the purchaser. March 30.
7247. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, conveying Government autho-
rity for purchase of unsaleable lands in his District March 30.
7248. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, in reply to orders, transmitting
MAR. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 41
statements of lands for sale for liquidation of Kists due from
Jldjd Garur Ndrdyan Deo and Anand Sinh. March 13. Ap-
proved, and sale ordered for ijth April
7249. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, forwarding petition from the?
Zamfndars, etc., claiming suspensions on account of drought
March 13 ; No. 20.
7250. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, transmitting him copy of
a letter from the Secretary to Government of nth September
1795, for his guidance in furnishing the information required
respecting the above claims to suspension. March 13.
7231. Letter from Collector of Sdran, reporting the release of certain
defaulters from confinement, and proposing that the amount of
balances clue from them be written off as irrecoverable. March
33 ; No. 30.
7232* Letter to Collector of Silhet, rescinding the Board's resolutions of
the i6th ultimo, and directing him to conform to the orders of
Government of the J7th April 1792, directing that the Silhut
Establishment be paid in shells (Kauris). March 20.
7253. Letter to Secretary to Government, with extracts from the Board's
proceedings respecting the pension of AU Mulki Khdn, to be
laid before Government. March 6.
7254. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, communi<;ating the orders of
Government for the separation of Jodr Lugnasur (?) from
Dacca, and its annexation to Tipperah. March 2.
7255. Letter from the Collector of Tipperah, reporting the death of the
Zamfnddr of 2 annas or one-eighth share of Pargand Bdbupur,
leaving a son a minor, and recommending that Krishna Chanel
Rdi be appointed manager and guardian. March 6 ; No. 14.
7256. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, directing him to take
the estate under his charge on the part of the Court of Wards.
March 6.
7557. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting the sentence passed
on the persons concerned in the robbery of treasure from the
Farakhdbdd Treasury. March 27.
7258. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, informing him that the Acting
Governor-General in Council has been pleased to confirm the
Settlement provisionally concluded by him with the proprietors
of the 12 annas or three-fourths division of Dandrd, and 8 annns
or onc*lialf division of Alldhdbdd, with directions to report on
the rent (Jamd), etc, March 30.
42 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1798.
7259. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting him extract of a letter
from Government, and a copy of the Hoard's address to which
it refers, for his information and guidance respecting the holding
(Mukarrarf) of the late Shaikh Muhammad Rafi. March 2.
APRIL, 1798.
7260. Letter from the Accountant, respecting the best mode of remitting
the revenues paid in specie in Silhel to Dacca, April 3 ;
No. 31.
7261. Letter from the Accountant, transmitting the TakiJvf accounts
for 1796-97. April 13 ; No. i.
7262. Petition from Gauri Charan Ghosh, requesting permission to
measure and form a new Jamdbandi of the lands bought by
him at the Presidency, in the District of Nadiyt April 13 ;
No, 24.
7263. Petition from the mother of Rjfjit Rdm Krishna, tendering pay-
ment of balance due from lands in Dacca advertised to be sold,
and requesting that the Collector be instructed to stop the NJilr.
April 27 ; No. 1 8.
7264. Letter from Collector of Buhar, slating thnt the Tahsfldar of Kkil,
etc., has received an order from the/iUl Court at Gayji to repair
to a rent-free village to ascertain the name of the present <*iwl
the former possessor, and requesting instructions relative to the
authority of the Court to require the attendance of Revenue
Officers in judicial investigations. April 6 ; No. 25.
7265. Letter to Collector of Jtehar in reply, stating that the Board
concurs in the sentiments expressed in his letter, and directing
him to apply by motion to the Provincial Court to issue a
precept to the ZiM Judge to withdraw the order sent by him to
theTahsilddrofEkil.
7266. Letter to Collector of Itehor, transmitting a letter from Govern-
ment, and the Board's address to which it refers, for his
information and guidance respecting the claims of the Mukar-
rarfddrs in his District. April 10.
7267. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a petition from the
Historian, Sayyid Ohuldm Husain Khdn, praying that the
pension allowed him by Government be transferred to his
grandsons. April 13 \ No. xo.
7268. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, informing him the Board
APRIL 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 43
is of opinion that the petitioner's request should not be com-
plied with, as his only object appeared to be to secure the
reversion of his pension to his grandsons. April 13.
7269. Letter to Collector of Behar, communicating instructions re-
garding Takdvi balances. April 17.
7270. Letter from Collector of Benares, reporting on the removal of
Bdbu Dalip Sinh from the Rdjd's employ by Mr. Duncan, and
recommending that the village of Pachdgarh granted to him as
a Jdgir be resumed. April 10 ; No. 26.
7271. Letter from Collector of Benares, in reply to orders of Govern-
ment of the 2$d January, respecting the proposed Mufassal
Settlement of Pargand Lakneswar, stating that he is of
opinion it cannot be made without opposition. April 10 ;
No. 36.
7272. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from the
Acting Governor-General in Council, containing instructions
regarding the proposed Mufassal Settlement of Pargand Laknes-
war. April 27.
7273. Letter from Mr. R Balfour, laying before the Board a statement
showing the rent (Jamd) of the lands which have been proposed
for sale by the Collectors of Bardwdn, Dacca, Dindjpur,
Murshiddbdd, Rdjshdhf, and the Commissioner of Kuch Behar,
in conformity with the Board's resolution of the loth instant
April 13 ; No. 31.
7274. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, transmitting petition from the
Zamfnddr Muhammad Zamdn Khdn, requesting suspension on
account of the unfavourableness of the season. April 6 ; No,
2i. Refused.
7275. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, transmitting statement of
lands for sale for recovery of arrears due by Rdjd Muhammad
Zamdn Khdn. April 24; No. 34. Approved; sale ordered
for 2<1 June.
7276. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, in reply to orders of the 9th
February, stating that he has attached a portion of the Zaniin-
ddrf lands, and stating the propriety of levying a daily fine on
the Rdni until she delivers the papers required of her regarding
the Dewrl Mahals. April 3 ; No. 27*
7277. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a draft advertise-
ment for the re-sale of Pargand Mandalghdt, and reporting on
the Government (khds) collections thereof. April 10 ; No. 33.
44 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1798.
7278. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, in reply to orders respecting
the estate of the late Gokul Ghoshdl. April 20.
7279. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, stating that the purchasers of
rent-free lands at the Sheriff's sale have never received posses-
sion of them through the medium of the Collector. April 20 ;
No. 33.
7280. Letter to Commissioner of Bhiishnd, communicating instructions
for the delivery over of the Rdjshdhi estate to the Zamfnddr.
April 17.
7281. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, transmitting a letter from
Government respecting the grant produced by the family of
the late Gokul Ghoshdl, with directions to furnish his opinion
respecting the resumption and future Settlement of the lands
which may have been appropriated by the holders of the grant,
or other persons under leases from him, eta April 10.
7282. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, transmitting him copy of a
letter from the Sub-Secretary to Government, with directions to
report on the stated over-assessment of lands purchased at public
sale by Daulat Bahddur. April 17.
7283. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, in reply to orders of the
1 2th January last, respecting the estate of the late Gokul
Ghoshdl. April 20.
7284. Letter to Collector*of Chittagong in reply, informing him that the
Board has addressed the Government on the subject of the
above letter, and directing him to restore the papers, and the
management of the estate generally, to the person before vested
with the superintendence of it on the part of the Zamfnddrs.
April 20.
7285. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to furnish the
information required of him on the ipth January, relative to
the succession to the estate of the late Gokul Chdnd Ghoshdl.
April 3.
7286. Letter from Collector of Dacca, respecting annexations and separa-
tions proposed by the Magistrate at RdjshdhL April 6; No* 40.
7287. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting proceedings of Govern-
ment respecting the payment of the allowances to the heirs of
the late Nawdb Shahr Allah Khdn, with directions to communi-
cate the resolutions of Government to them. April 13.
7288. Letter from Collector of Dacca, respecting the estate of the late
Gokul GhoshdL April 20 \ No, 10.
APRIL 1798.3 BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 45
7289. Letter to Collector of Dacca, informing him of the amount paid
into the treasury by the mother of Rdjd Rdm Krishna, in pay-
ment of his arrears of revenue, and directing him not to proceed
to the sale of his lands. April 27.
7290. Letter to Collector of Dacca, communicating orders of Govern-
ment regarding proposed annexations to Rdjshdhf. April 27.
7291. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, in reply to orders of the isth
ultimo, reporting on losses sustained by drought April 24 ;
No. 25.
7292. Letter to Acting Governor - General in Council, transmitting
proceedings respecting proposed annexation of certain Mahals
to die Rdjshdhi District, referred for the Board's report on
the 27th January 1797. April 6 ; No. 45.
7293. Letter to Acting Governor-General in Council, regarding the
proposed sale of Pargand Mandalghdt in Ifeurdwrfn, with ob-
servations respecting the Government (khiis) management of
it April 10 ; No. 35.
7294. Letter to Acting Governor-General in Council, respecting the
proposed Settlement of Titrgand lakneswar in Jtenares. April
10 ; No. 38.
7295. Letter from Acting Governor-General in Council, approving of
propositions regarding the leases of the Tutafiddn in Tirhut,
and the future settlement of the lands; expressing the opinion
that the grant produced by the family of the late Gokul Ghoshal
is a forgery, or that it was surreptitiously obtained, and for-
warding orders relative to the subject ; approving proposition
for purchasing lands on behalf of Government in Midnapur,
should they prove unsaleable ; directing the sale of a portion
of the Zamfnddr of RdjsMhfs estate for the liquidation of
balances due by him, etc. April 10 ; No. 52.
7296. letter to Acting Governor-General in Council, transmitting extract
of proceedings regarding the resumption of the rent-free tenures*
(Alt-unghii) of the late KazI-ul-Nissa Bcgam, and recommending
that it be restored to the heirs of the deceased, April 17 ;
No. 13,
7297. Letter to Acting Governor-General in Council, forwarding in-
formation respecting the ostensible right of the different
members of the family of the late Gokul Ghoshdl to succeed
to his estate, April 20 ; No. 14.
7298. Letter to Acting Governor-General in Council, transmitting extract
46 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1798.
of proceedings regarding a reference made by the Collector
of Silhet relative to issuing orders to Greeks and Armenians
who may wish to engage in the internal commerce of that
District, and requesting instructions thereon. April 24;
No. 31.
7299, Letter from Acting Governor-General in Council, authorizing the
Collector of Murshiddbdd to levy a fine at the rate of 8 annas
per cent per month on the rent (Jamd) of certain estates,
until the proprietors deliver in the papers required for the
Quinquennial Register ; forwarding instructions respecting
the proposed Mufassal Settlement of Pargand Lakneswar in
Benares ; authorizing the writing off as irrecoverable outstand-
ing Takdvi balances in Shdhdbdd. April 24 ; No. 44.
7300. Letter from Collector of Jessor, submitting a statement of fines
proposed to be levied on the Tdlukddrs of the Nawdrd Mahal,
for resisting the attachment and partition of their lands. April
6; No. 13.
730 r. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to reduce
the fines above alluded to. April 6.
7302. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding annexations and separa-
tions proposed by the Magistrate of Rdjshdhi. April 6 ; No. 42.
7303. Letter from Collector of Jessor, in reply to orders of the rsth
September last, transmitting Account Settlement of the Govern-
ment (khds) Mahals for 1204 Bengal era. April 13 \ No. 29.
Approved.
7304. Letter to Collector of Jessor, forwarding instructions for the
delivery over of the lldjshdhf estate to the Zamfnddr, agreeably
to the orders of Government April 17.
7305. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a statement of lands
for sale for the recovery of arrears of revenue on account of
1204, Bengal era. April 17 ; No. 43. Sale approved of.
7306. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting accounts of the
disbursements on account of embankment (Pulbandi) repairs
of Mtilmiddshdhf and Bhdshnd in 1797. April 17 \ No. 57.
7307. Letter from Collector of Jessor, in reply to orders, containing
information with regard to rent-free lands situated in Pargand
Malai, and disposed of by the Sheriff, and stating that no
instance has occurred within his knowledge of a purchaser
at the Sheriff's sales having been put in possession of rent-free
lands, April 20.
APRIL 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 47
7308. Letter to Collector of Jessor, communicating orders of Govern-
ment regarding the proposed annexations to Rdjshdhf. April 27.
7309. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting on the progress
made in the repair of the embankments of Ndrdjol. April 13 5
No. 26.
7310. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to mak**
advances to the rayats alluded to in the 3d paragraph of the
above letter. April 13.
7311. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting copy of a petition
from Saddnand Patndik, requesting to be allowed to farm Kifc't
Naydbasdn, the Zaminddri of the late Ddmodar Bhanj, an<i
stating his belief that the petitioner is related to some of the
late Rdjd's family. April 20; No. 13.
7312. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to report
whether it would appear advisable to let the lands of the latr
Ddmodar Bhanj out to farm, in preference to continuing them
under charge of the officers of Government ; and if so, whether
there arc any objections to accepting the proposals ofSa<Mnan<i.
April 20.
7313. Letter from Collector of Murshidabdd, submitting copy of ;l
petition from Rdni Siddheswarf, claiming subsistence (NdnMr)
pension. April 6 ; No. 30. Rejected.
7314. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting copy of the
proceedings of Government respecting the payment of the
allowances receivable by the heirs of the late Nawdb Shahr-ulli
Khdn. April 13.
7315. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, communicating the authority
of Government for levying a fine upon the landholders of his
District, until they shall deliver up the papers required of
them. April 27.
7316. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, in reply to orders of the
27th January 1797, respecting annexations and separations
proposed by the Magistrate of Rdjshdhf. April 6 ; No. 43*
73x7, Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting copy of a petition
from Rdjd Iswar Chdnd Rdi, stating that Rddlid Krishna I&bu,
Farmer of Anwarpur, withholds the revenues of his lands, and
praying that assistance be rendered him in recovering his dues,
in order to enable him to pay his arrears due to Government.
April 3 ; No, xo.
7318. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a statement of lands
48 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1798.
for sale for the recovery of arrears of revenue due by Rdjd
Iswar Chdnd Rdi. April 13; No. 28. Approved, and sale
ordered to take place at the Presidency.
7319. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, communicating instructions of
Government respecting the Farmer mentioned in the Zamin-
ddfs petition. April 17.
7320. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting on an unusual number
of tigers' heads brought in by a party of huntsmen (Shikdrfs).
April 20 ; No. 3,
7321. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, communicating authority of
Government for buying in certain lands in his District should
they prove unsaleable. April 10.
7322. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting copies of certifi-
cates granted by Government for pensions on account of acci-
dents from explosions at powder works. April 24.
7323. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting copy of an applica-
tion from Mr. Kellie to be allowed to hold land for Indigo
Works. April 6 ; No. 28.
7324. Letter to Collector of Putniah in reply, directing him to call on
Mr. Kellie for his licence to reside in the country, and to
forward it for the inspection of Government. April 6.
7325. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, respecting annexations and
separations proposed by the Magistrate. April 6 ; No. 39.
7326. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, communicating the instructions
of Government for the delivery over of the Rdjshdhi estate to
the Zamfnddr. April 7.
7327. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, communicating orders of Govern-
ment regarding the proposed annexations to his District.
April 27.
7328. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, regarding the arrears due
from the Zamfnddr of Ndgpur, and stating his opinion that
force will be required' to place the purchasers in possession in
case his lands are sold. April 10 \ No. 29.
7329. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh in reply, stating that the Board
does not think it advisable to proceed to the sale of the
Zamfnddr of Ndgpur's lands, and directing him to acquaint the
Zamfnddr that he will incur the displeasure of Government if
he is not more regular in discharging the public revenue*
April 10.
7330. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting a petition from
APRIL 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 49
Dhanesnand and others, purchasers of certain lands in his
District, and reporting on his fruitless attempts to put them in
possession, owing to the refractory conduct of the Zamindrs.
April 6 ; No. 6.
7331. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, directing him to call
upon the late proprietors of the lands for their reply in writing
to the above representations. April 6.
7332. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, respecting the estate of the
late Gokul Ghoshfl. April' 20; No. 11.
7333. Letter from the Sub-Secretary to Government, transmitting copy
of a petition from Gopina*th Chaudhrf, presented through the
Judge of Midnapur, complaining against the Collector for false
imprisonment, and claiming arrears of salary as TahsfldaY of
Huda* Agr^chaur, with directions to report on the allegations
of the petitioner* April 17 ; No. 5.
7334. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting letter and en-
closure from the Collector of Purniah, with Mr. Kellie's licence
to reside in the country, to be laid before Government for
orders. April 27.
7335. Letter to Secretary to the Board of Trade, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Collector of Bhagalpur respecting the destruction
of the poppy, to be laid before the Board of Trade, and request-
ing the Board to furnish such remarks and information as may
occur to them regarding the proposed indemnification of the
cultivators, etc. etc. April 24.
7336. Letter to Collector of Shha*bd, authorizing him to write off as
irrecoverable the outstanding Takvf balances in his District.
April 27.
7337. Letter to Collector of SaVan, communicating authority of
Government for writing off the balances due from two de-
faulters in his District, and releasing them from confinement.
April 10.
7338. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting on the state of cultiva-
tion in the Government (kha*s) Mahals, with his propositions
relative thereto. April 6 ; No. 15.
7339. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, directing him to advertise
for proposals for farming the Government (kha"s) Mahals, sub-
mitting the result to the Board for consideration. April 6.
7340. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting the landholders' neglect
to attend on him for the purpose of signing the engagement for
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50 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1798.
paying instalments of revenue (Kistbandi), and recommending
that a fine be levied on them. April 10 ; No. 3.
7341. Letter from Collector of Silhet, in reply to orders of the 23d
February regarding embankment (Pulbandi) repairs. April 10 ;
No. 31.
7342. Letter from Collector of Silhet, requesting authority for granting
orders to Greeks and Armenians to trade in his District
April 24 ; No. 20.
7343. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to orders of the idth
February, respecting the proposed Settlement of the Mukarrari
of Zulfikar Alf. April 6 ; No. 8.
7344. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, respecting annulling the leases of
the revenue farmers (Thikdddrs), in continuation of orders of
the 2d February last April 10.
7345' Letter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting copy of a petition
from the Raj'd, praying for a temporary suspension on account
of the salt-land (Khalari) rents of Pargand Dakhin Shihpur for
the past and present year. April 10 ; No. 22.
7346. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, authorizing him to
grant for the present the proposed suspension to the Rajd on
account of salt-land (Khdldrf) rents for 1203 and 1204.
April 10.
7347- Letter to Collector of Tipperah, stating that Government autho-
rize him to give the Tahsflddr of Farakhdbdd credit for the loss
sustained by the robbery at his court, and to write the amount
off to profit and loss. April 10.
7348. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, requesting instructions regard-
ing the Settlement of the 4 annas or one-fourth division of
Dandra* ; reporting the offer tendered by Muhammad Rez for
the farm of the Mahal, but recommending that it be continued
to Brajalisor for the remaining period of the Decennial Settle-
ment on the terms of his present lease. April 20 ; No. 29.
MAY, 1798.
7349- Letter from Accountant to the Board, in reply to orders of the
4th July 1797, with a statement of suspensions due to certain
proprietors in the Districts of Bardwdn, Chittagong, Dacca,
Jessor, Nadiya*, Tipperah, and the 24 Pargan^s. May 8;
No. i.
MAY 1 798.] BOARD OF RE VENUE SERIES. 5 r
7350. Letter to Accountant, forwarding copy of orders respecting the
fine levied on the Collectors of MurshidaMd, Dinajpur, and
Tipperah, for inattention to orders regarding the formation of
the Quinquennial Register, May 18.
7351. Petition from John Baptist, respecting the sale of his lands by
the Collector of Calcutta, notwithstanding his having tendered
the arrears due, and praying for redress. May 8 ; No. 14.
7352. Petition from Krishna Dhan Chaudhrf, praying that the Collector
of Nadiya* be instructed to withdraw the Punya* order of his
lands granted to his brothers, and that they be ordered to
refund the revenues collected by them. May 8 ; No. 34.
7353. Petition from Rukminf Ra*i Bhuiya* and another, respecting the
loss of revenue sustained by them, and praying that orders be
issued to the Collector of Midnapur to stop the sale of their
lands until further inquiries can be made. May 8 ; No. 43.
7354. Petition from Krishna Ka*nt Pal and another, praying that orders
be issued to the Collector of Nadiya* to put them in possession
of lands purchased by them, which are still retained by the
late proprietor, Raja" Iswar Ch&id. May n ; No. 18.
73SS- Letter from Collector of Behar,. forwarding a petition from the
manager of the late Nawb Manir-ud-dauU's Ja^gi'r, praying
that he be authorized to take more effectual measures for
recovering the rents of the Mahal than by suing in the Court.
May ii \ No. 13.
7356. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that Regulation 35
of 1795 provides an easy mode of recovering arrears due from
under-renters. May n.
7357- Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, with an account sale of the*
Ra*ja*'s lands, disposed of on the zst instant on account of
arrears of revenue. May 18 ; No. 53. Approved.
7358. Letter to Collector of Benares, with instructions regarding censure
passed by the Acting Governor-General in Council on the legal
agent (Vakil) of Government in the Provincial Court of Benares.
May 4 . .
7359. Letter from Collector of Benares, forwarding precepts received
from the Judge, directing him to attach the forfeited lands of
sundry offenders. May 29 \ Nos. 19 and 21.
7360. Letter from Collector of Bh^galpur, stating that he has completed
the measurement of the lands possessed by the invalid Jgfr-
da>s in the Pargana* of Mangalpur, agreeably to the orders of
5 r? BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1798.
Government, and that he has directed the measurement of the
remainder of the PargaruL May 15 ; No. 18.
7361. Letter from Commissioner of Bhtfshna\ forwarding copy of a
letter addressed by him to the Zamfndr of Rajshalif, tendering
him the management of his estate, with copy of the ZamfndaVs
reply thereto. May 29 ; No. 35.
7362. Letter from Collector of Bardwa^i, respecting the fine authorized
to be imposed on the R&f, and recommending that effectual
means be taken for the recovery of the papers required of him.
May i j No. 10.
7363. Letter to Collector of Bardw^n, directing him to notify that such
portion of the R.a"ni's lands as are adequate to defray the
demands of Government will be sold at the Secretary's Office.
May8.
7364. Letter from Collector of Calcutta, reporting on the petition of
John Baptist, complaining of the sale of his lands. May 25 ;
No. 15.
7365. Letter to Collector of Calcutta in reply, approving of the above
explanation, and stating that the Board does not consider the
complaint of the petitioner entitled to any further consideration.
May 25.
7366. Circular Orders to all Collectors, requiring the annual accounts
of the lands of disqualified landholders for 1204. May 4.
7367. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, transmitting him copy of
a petition from Ra"dha* Krishna Misra, respecting certain lands
purchased by him from the Zaminda*r, and directing him to
inquire into and report upon the allegations of the petitioner.
May 8.
7368. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, complaining of the
refractory conduct of the Zamfnda'r. May 8; No. 38.
7369. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that daily
fines be levied on certain Ta*lukdrs in Jessor until they shall
deliver in the papers required by the Collector to enable him to
make a division of their estates. May i ; No. 26.
7370. Letter from Governor-General in Council, forwarding instructions
regarding the proposed sale of Pargana* Mandalgha*t ; autho-
rizing sale of lands in Bardw^n, Dacca, Nadiya*, Purniah,
Rajshahf, Ramgarh, and Saran, for recovery of arrears of
revenue; directing that Indyat Alf Khan be referred to the
Court (Adalat) for the adjustment of his claim to the rent-free
MAY 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 53
(Altamghd) tenure of the late Fazl-ul-nissa' Begam, and instruct-
ing the Collector to defend any suit that may be instituted by
him. May 4; No. ssa.
7371. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing proposed
sale of lands in Bfrbhiim, Maimansinh, 24 Parganas, Rangpur,
and Tipperah, for the recovery of arrears of revenue. May 8 ;
No. 4-
'7372. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding copy of a
minute from the Acting President respecting the irregularity in
the conduct of the Judge of Ghazfpur in ordering the Col-
lector of Benares to attach the lands of Bdbu Ausen Sinh, and
recommending that the attachment be withdrawn. May n;
No. i2a.
7373. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting extract of
proceedings regarding the claims preferred by two of the sons
of the late Raj Raghuna"th of Barabhdm to his estate. May
ii ; No. i6a,
7374. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting reports received
from the several Collectors on the progress made in the forma-
tion of the Quinquennial Register. May 18; No 29.
7375. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing sale of
lands in Nadiya, Tirhut, Bardwan, and 24 Parganas ; authorizing
fine proposed to be levied on landholders in Jessor until such
time as they shall deliver up the papers required by the Col-
lector; approving of further sale of the lands of the Rani of
Bardwan ; and observing that the Government could not with
propriety stay the proceedings of a Court of Justice with
regard to the attachment of the Jagfr of Babii Ausen Sinh by
the Judge of Ghazfpur. May 22; No. i.
7376. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding copy of a
letter and enclosure received from the Commissioner at
Bmishnd regarding the refusal of the Zamfndar of Rajshalif to
take charge of his estate, with a 'copy of the orders issued to
the Collectors of Jessor, Nadiya", and Murshidab&I, and sug-
gesting that, should the Zamfndar persist in his refusal, to
put the whole of his estate under attachment May 29 ;
No. 38.
7377. Letter from Agent at Hijili, respecting the culture of potatoes
in his District. May 8 ; No. 27.
7378. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting for report copy of a
54 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1798.
petition from Harish Chandra Datta respecting salt-land
fthaUrf) rents claimed by him. May i; No. 25.
-mo LetterfromCollectorofJessor.respectingtheimmediatenecessity
for repairing the embankments, and requesting orders thereon.
May ii ; No, 33. .
7^80 Letter to Collector of Jessor, forwarding copy of a letter received
from the Sub-Secretary to Government, enclosing a petition
from the Zaminddr Iswar Chandra R& respecting his claim
to Henckellganj, and requiring his report thereon. May 18.
7 .81. Letter from Collector of Jessor, in reply to orders, with explana-
tion regarding the sale of the village of Yusafpur in lots, contrary
to order. May 25 ; No. 7- Sale confirmed.
7382. Letter to Collector of Jessor, directing him to demand the arrears
of revenue due from the lands of the Zamfndfr of Rdjshahf,
and should he fail in the payment, to attach such portion of
his estate as will be sufficient to liquidate the amount May 29.
7383. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting on the petition
of the Zamfndar Bhupendr N^niyan, regarding the lands
claimed by him as a part of his purchase. May 25 ; No. 23.
7384. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing him to
inform the Zamfndrfr of the great indulgence which he has
received, and to call upon him for the payment of his arrears for
Pukharid, and, in case of failure, to submit a statement of his
lands for sale on account thereof. May 25.
7385. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, requiring a reply to previous
orders regarding loss of revenue sustained by the petitioners
Rukmini Rai Bhuydand Dharanfdhar Ghosh, and directing him
not to dispose of their lands without further orders. May 8.
73 36. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a petition from
Rani Jdnaki regarding the lands of Raj Brajdnand mortgaged
to her, and now under attachment for arrears of revenue, and
reporting his having postponed the sale of the lands. May
II ; Xo 4J.
7387. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, stating that the lands
above alluded to are liable to be sold should the Zamfnddrf
lands not be adequate to the demands of Government, and
directing him to take measures for the disposal of tjie Rdj^s
Zazm'ndarf, with instructions respecting Hnf J&aakf's claim.
May ii.
738$, Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the claim of two
MAY 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 55
of the sons of the late Raja* Raghundth of Bardbhiim to his
estate. May n ; No. 16.
7389. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, stating that each of
the above claimants have an interest in their father's estate,
and directing that a guardian be appointed to take charge of
the minors' lands. May n.
7390. Letter from the Judge of Midnapur, with copies of decrees of
Court relative to the right of succession to rent-paying (Mal-
guzdri) lands. May 22 ; No. 12.
7391. Letter from Collector of Murshida*ba*d, forwarding proceedings
regarding the claim to certain lands exposed at the Sheriff's sale,
preferred by Rdjd Lokndth. May 22 ; No. 37.
7392. Letter to Collector of Murshida*ba*d in reply, approving of the
above, and directing that measures be taken for the recovery
of such arrears of revenue as may be due from Raja's Loknath
and Ra*jballabh, agreeably to the rent (Jamd) of their respec-
tive shares of lands purchased by them at the Sheriff's sale.
May 22.
7393. Letter to Collector of Murshiddb^d, directing him to notify that
the lands of Rdja RdmkrisKna in Bhitaria* will be sold on the
3othjune. May 22.
7394. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting his having paid the
authorized reward for 22 tigers' heads. May i j No. 3.
7395. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting that the Zaminddr
has liquidated the arrears due to Government, and request-
ing the Board to suspend the sale of his lands. May 4 ;
No. 30.
7396. Letter to Collector of Nadiya*, informing him that the proceeds
of the lands sold at the Secretary's Office for the liquidation
of arrears of revenue due by Rdja* Iswar Chdnd have been
carried to the credit of Government May 15.
7397. Letter from Collector of Nadiya", stating that the purchasers of
the ZamfndaYs lands have requested that they may be allowed
a proportion of the amount granted to the Zamindar for repair-
ing the embankments. May 22 ; No. 20.
7398. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, directing him to demand the
amount of the arrears of revenue due from the Zamindar, and
should he fail in the payment, to submit a statement of his
lands for sale. May 29.
7399. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, with copy of a petition
56 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1798.
from K&ina'th Hlda*r, praying that a manager may be ap-
pointed to manage his estate. May 15 ; No. 26.
7400. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing him to take
charge of the petitioner's estate on the part of the Court of
Wards, and to inform the petitioner that the estate will be
considered responsible for all arrears previous to a manager
being put in charge. May 15.
7401. Letter from Collector of R^mgarh, submitting a statement of
establishment required for attaching the lands of the Zaminddr
of Pdnchet on account of arrears of revenue. May i ; No. 43.
Approved.
7402. Letter from Collector of Rimgarh, transmitting a petition from
the ZamindaV of Ndgpur regarding depredations committed
by the Marhatt^s on his lands, and also regarding arrears of
revenue due from the Zamfnda*r. May 29 ; No. 59.
7403. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding certain proposi-
tions of the Board of Trade on the adjustment of the accounts
of salt-land (Khdldrf) rents, and requiring the Board's report
thereon. May 8 j No. 3.
7404. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that the Collector
of Rdmgarh be instructed to make inquiries respecting some
persons enlisted in the R^mgarh Battalion, and claimed by the
Zamfnda*r as his slaves, and to report thereon. May 15 ;
No. 23.
7405. Letter to Secretary to Government, forwarding copy of a letter
from the Commissioner of Kuch Behar, and an enclosure from
Captain Darrah respecting prisoners apprehended by him,
armed in the service of the ZamfodaV, Mahendra N^rdyan
Chaudhrf, for the information of the Governor-General in
Council. May 18.
7406. Letter from Collector of Silhet, in reply to orders regarding
proposals received for farming the whole of the Government
(khds) Tdluks. May 25 ; No. 20.
7407. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, directing him to divide the
Government (kha"s) Tdluks into small lots, and advertise them
for farm. May 25.
7408. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, infonning him that the Govern-
ment is willing to give the preference of the lands advertised
for farm to Braja* Kisor, in the event of his agreeing to take
the farm on the terms offered by Muhammad Reza*. May 8.
JUNE 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. S7
7409. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting on the increased
balances in his District, and recommending that some indul-
gence be granted to the Farmers on account of last year's
drought May 22 ; No. 53.
7410. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to submit an account
of the losses sustained by the Fanners, and transmitting him
copy of instructions issued to the Collector of Bardw&i for his
guidance. May 22.
JUNE, 1798.
7411. Letter from Accountant to the Board, transmitting copy of a
letter from Mr. Hyde respecting his bond to the Honourable
Company. June 15; No. 37.
7412. Petition from Krishna Pdl Chaudhrf and Sambhu Charan PL
Chaudhri, respecting lands purchased by them, lately the
property of Rdjd Iswar Chdnd in Nadiy, and praying that the
rent (Jam) be fixed, that they may be enabled to pay their
revenue (Mdlguz&f). June i ; No. 10.
7413. Petition from Gauri Charan Chaudhrf, praying that orders be
issued to put him in possession of lands purchased by him in
the District of Bardw&v June 12 j No. 43.
7414. Letter from Collector of Behax, transmitting a petition from the
sons and daughters of the late NisMn Husain KMn respecting
the attachment of their lands in consequence of their father's
death. June 5; No. 10.
7415. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, requiring the names of the
persons on whom the Jgfr should be confirmed previous to
submitting the above petition to Government June 5.
7416. Letter from Collector of Behar respecting lands held by a Euro-
pean in his District without the authority of Government, and re-
garding the amount of arrears due therefrom. June 22; No. 22.
7417. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to submit a
statement of such part of the lands alluded to as may be
sufficient to meet the demands of Government, and stating .
that the Board will address the Governor-General in Council
respecting the other points alluded to in his letter. June 22.
7418. Letter from Collector of Birbhdm, transmitting account sales of
the Zaminddr's lands sold on the 2d instant for arrears of
revenue. June 19; Na 17.
5 8 BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1798.
7419. Letter to Collector of Birbhtim in reply, approving of the account
sales but requiring a report as to the cause of the lands having
been sold at so low a figure, and directing him to take measures
for the recovery of the remaining balance due from the Zamin-
dar. June 19.
7420. Letters from Collector of Benares, transmitting copy of a letter
transmitted by him to the superintendent of the Stone Mahal
in his District regarding the expense incurred in quarrying
stones, and also transmitting a statement of the collections
arising from the Stone Mahal. June 29 ; Nos. 44, 46.
7421. Letter to Collector of Benares, in reply to the above, directing
him to call for a more detailed account of the expense in-
curred in quarrying stone for the past seven years, etc. June 29.
7422. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, requesting authority for
making advances of TakaVf. June 5 ; No. 3.
7423. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur in reply, authorizing advances of
TakaVi, but not to exceed 5 per cent of the total rent (Jama*) of
the lands. June 5.
7424. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur, stating the amount of compen-
sation proposed to be made to the cultivators of the poppy for
the destruction of their crops by order of Government, and
informing him that Government authorize the compensation to
be paid accordingly. June 29.
7425. Letter from Secretary to the Board of Trade, with copy of a letter
from the Opium Agent at Behar, regarding the indemnification
to be allowed to the cultivators of the poppy in Bhagalpur.
June 5 ; 3S T o. 17.
7426. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, respecting the management of
the estate of the late Raja* Ramlochan, and suggesting that it
be let in farm. June i ; No. 27.
7427. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, stating that as the above
estate is no longer under the Court of Wards, the Board does
not think it proper to interfere with the internal management
of the lands. June i.
7428. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, forwarding copy of a letter from
the Sub-Secretary to Government, approving his proposition
for dividing Pargana* Mandalghdt into small lots, and directing
him to allot it into shares from five to twenty thousand rupees
each. June 22.
7429. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, regarding practices made use
JUNE 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 59
of by the Zamfnddr of Bishnupur for the purpose of delaying
the payment of the revenue due to Government June 32 ;
No. 57.
7430. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, respecting the cultivation of
the poppy in his District. June 19 ; No. 27.
7431. Circular Orders to the various Collectors, directing them' to pro-
vide a safe and proper office for their Records, as well as a
Court, from the allowance which they receive for that purpose.
June 5,
7432. Letters from Commissoner at Kuch Behar, transmitting Quin-
quennial Register from 1202 Bengal era. June i ; No. 5.
June 26 j No. 3.
7433- Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding extract of
proceedings respecting compensation to be granted to the
cultivators of the poppy which was destroyed at Bhagalpur.
June 5 ; No. i8a.
7434. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing sale of
lands in 24 Parganas, Ramgarh, Shahabdd, Murshiddbacl, and
Kuch Behar, for arrears of revenue ; approving of instructions
furnished to the Collector of Murshidabad regarding the estate
of the Zamfndars. June 5 ; No. 49.
7435* Letter to Governor-General in Council, stating that Pargand
Mandalgha"t was ineffectually exposed for sale at the Secretary's
office on the 7th instant, and suggesting that the land be
divided into such lots as Government shall authorize. June
8; No. I.
7436. Letter from Governor-General in Council, forwarding extract of
proceedings regarding the resumed holding (Mukarrarf) of Mfr
Zulfikar AH. June 15 ; No. 5.
7437. Letter to Governor-General in Council, suggesting that the
Officers of Government be directed to commence the Mufassal
Collections of the Zami'nda'rf of Rdjshihi, and that Mr. Ernst
be invested with the management of the estate. June 19;
No. 52.
7438. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting orders regard-
ing a European in Behar holding lands without the sanction of
Government June 22 ; No. 223.
7439. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding extract of
proceedings regarding the mortgage of the lands of Rajd,
Brajahand to Ranf Janakf. June 26 ; No. 75.
60 BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1798.
7440. Letter from Governor-General in Council, approving of the orders
for the attachment of the estate of the Zaminddr of Rdjsh&i,
but directing that such part only be attached as may be ade-
quate to meet the actual balance due to Government; ap-
proving of the compensation proposed to be granted to the
cultivators of poppy in Benares. June 29 ; No. 52.
7441. Letter from Agent at Hijili, reporting the inundation of his
District. June 8 ; No. 2.
7442. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding proprietary allowance
(Mdlikdnu) claimed by the purchaser of Pargand Malai, lately
the property of Rdjd Sri Kdnt Rdi. June 5 ; No. 34.
7443. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting having called on the
Zarninddr of Bhiishnd to take charge of his estate, and submit-
ting a copy of his reply. June 5 ; No. 50.
7444. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, requesting authority to submit
a statement for the sale of the estates of the absconded Tdluk-
ddrs, decreed to Government, and also with regard to the
uncultivated lands. June 8 ; No. 8. Approved.
7445. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, forwarding copy of a letter
and enclosure from Government regarding the lands of the
Zamfnddr of Rdjshdhf, ordered for sale. June 5.
7446. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, directing him to issue his
demands on the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhf for the amount of the
monthly instalments due from him, at the usual periods; and
in the event of his failing to pay the amount, to submit a
statement of the arrears to the Commissioner at BhiSshnd, and
that he is not to interfere in any other way than that laid down
in the orders. June 29. Ditto to Nadiyd.
7447. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, in reply to orders respecting
the repair of the embankments on the lands of the Zamfnddr.
June 8; No. n.
7448. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing him to inspect
the embankments and complete the repairs should the Zarnfnddr
have neglected this duty, and to provide for the repairs of
the embankments in all future statements of the Zamfnddrs'
lands proposed to be sold. June 8,
7449. Letter from Acting President, informing the Board that, having
perused the petition of the Zamfnddr of Bishnupur regarding
the embezzlement of his property, etc., by the Sazdwal, he
directed a copy of it to be transmitted to the Collector of
JUNE 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 61
Bardwdn, for him to ascertain if the allegations contained
therein were well founded; and in case they were, he directed
him to grant the Zamfnddr a suspension equal to the amount
of his property embezzled, and only to proceed to the sale
of such of his lands as might be sufficient to meet the balance.
June 5.
7450. Letter to Collector of Purniah, informing him that the Board
has fined him Rs. 100 for inattention to orders regarding the
required monthly report on the formation of the Quinquennial
Register. June 26.
7451. Letter to Collector of the 24 Parganas, forwarding a petition
from Gobind Prasa*d Chaudhri and others respecting the
measurement of their lands, and directing him to assist the
petitioners in the measurement, agreeably to the Regulations.
June 15.
7452. Letter from Collector of Rdjshahf, enclosing a statement of
repairs required for the embankment. June 5 ; No. 27.
7453. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, transmitting copy of a precept
from the Judge, directing him to attach the lands of the
Zamind^r of Baghmuni, forfeited to Government. June 12;
No. 31.
7454. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that the Collector
of Benares be authorized to disburse a sum for the repairs of
the house taken for Wazir All Khdn. June i ; No. i.
7455. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a petition
from Rcinf Janaki, ZamindaV of Mahisheidal, and directing the
Board to ascertain if the petitioner's allegations appear well
founded. June 26 ; No. 73.
7456. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting that the late heavy
rains have inundated the District June 19 ; No. i. June 22 ;
No. 12.
7457. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting the damage done to the
lands, cattle, etc of the rayats, owing to the overflow of the
river. June 26 ; No. 65.
7458. Letter to Collector of Shdha'ba'd, approving of his exertions to
extend the cultivation of the potato. June 15 \ No. 10.
7459- Letter to Collector of Sarkar Sdran, transmitting a letter from
Government declining to authorize the proposed purchase of
lands for the use of the invalids. June 5.
7460. Letter from Collector of SarkaY Sdran, reporting that the village
62 BENGAL RECORDS. [JuLV 1798^
Gobrdhi in Pargan Andan was bought in on account of Go-
vernment, and transmitting a statement of the produce as com?*
pared with the assessment. June 26 ; No. 77,
7461. Letter to Collector of Sarka> Satan in reply, directing him to
ascertain and report the great difference between the amount
of the produce of the above village and the assessed rent
(Jama). June 26.
7462. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting copy of a petition from
the legal agent (Vakil) of Baklaur Sinh respecting the posses-
sion of lands farmed out tp-feifij, and directing, hnnjto report on
the allegations contained therein. June 5.
JULY, 1798.
7463. Lej#from Collector of Birbhrfm, in reply to orders of the
ultimo, stating the reasons which caused the lands that were
disposed of on the 2d ultimo to sell at so low a rate. July
24; No. 34-
7464. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from Rija"
Udit Ndra"yan, with copy of a deed of grant (Sanad) given by
the late Rdjd Mahipati Narayan to Dalip Sinh, the former
manager of the Ra"j's estate, for the villages of Pachagarh and
Husainpur. July n ; No. 44*
7465. Letter to Collector of Benares in reply, directing him to report
what allowances are receivable by the present manager of the
Raja's estate, before submitting the above report to Govern-
ment July n.
7466. Letter from Collector of Benares, respecting the measures
proposed to be adopted in forming the Mufassal Settlement of
Pargand Lakneswar. July 11 ; No. 51.
7467. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting correspondence
with the Judge of Ghazfpur regarding the contumacy and
disobedience evinced by the Zamindar of Azfmgarh, and also
respecting the measures adopted for bringing the Zamfndar to
justice. July 16 ; No. 26.
7468. Letter to Commissioner of Bhdshna^ transmitting copy of a letter
from the Collector of Murshidalxld regarding the Zamfndar of
Rdjshdhf s estate, with copy of the instructions therein issued
to the Collector, and directing him to consider these orders
JULY 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 63
equally applicable to the lands of the Zamfnddr under his
charge. July 20.
7469. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, regarding the farm of Digr,
held as a Mukarrari for life by Manuel Joze and Thuza Gomez,
and requesting orders thereon. July n ; No. 62.
7470. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting certain malpractices
of the Zamind&r of Bishnupur. July 20; No. 33.
7471. Letter to Collector of Bardwn, transmitting a petition from Raja
Chaitan Sinh, Zamind&r of Bishnupur, praying that the attach-
ment on his Zammdrf be withdrawn, and that he be put into
possession, and directing him to report thereon. July 27.
7472. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, transmitting an ab-
stract statement of the revenue of the Rdjd's independent
territories, in reply to orders of i3th October last. July 6;
No. 4.
7473. Letter to Collector of Dacca, regarding proposed annexations to
the ZiM of Rdjshdhf. July 27.
7474. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, forwarding copy of a letter from
the Sub-Secretary to Government, enclosing a letter from the
Magistrate of Rdjshdhi regarding the proposed annexations to
that Zila, and directing him to report thereon. July 27.
7475. Petition from Bahu R&ri and the other heirs of the late Mah-
rjzl lUjballabh Bahddur, praying that the Jgfrs which were
held by the late Rdj may be continued to them. July n ;
No. 57.
7476. Petition from Rljil Chaitan Sinh, Zamfaddr of Bishnupur in
Bardwn, praying that the Collector be directed to put him in
possession of his,Zam'indrf, in order that he may be enabled
to discharge the demands of Government. July 27 ; No. 13.
7477. Petition from Bljd Iswar Chnd, praying that he be put into
possession of the lands in the 24 Pargan^s which were adjudged
by the Governor-General in Council on the 14* July 1795 to
be his property. July 31 ; No. 15.
7478. Petition from Kijd Biswanh Rdi, ZamfiuMr of Rjshhf, praying
that the Collector of Jessor be directed to stay the separation
of certain Government (khds) lands. July 31 ; No. 34.
7479. Letter to Collector of Behar, informing him that the Governor-
General in Council has been pleased to authorize him to
continue the Jdgirs of the late Nissam Husain Khdn to his
family, and directing him to inform them that it will not be
64 BENGAL RECORDS. QULY 1798.
continued beyond the lives of the present members of the
family. July 11.
7480. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting orders from the Go-
vernor-General in Council regarding lands illegally held by Mr.
M'Farlane, and directing him to attach them as an escheat to
Government July 11.
7481. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter and enclosure from the Commissioner of Kuch Behar,
and recommending that the Account Settlement of Th&ia'
Behar for 1205 Bengal era be approved of. July 6 ; No. 5.
7482. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with copy of a letter from
the Collector of ShaTilba'd, stating the amount proposed to be
issued on account of TakaVf, in Mahals belonging to Govern-
ment, and recommending that he be authorized to advance the
amount, as well as to advertise for proposals for farming the
lands. July n ; No. 33.
7483. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
report from the Collector of Jessor, on the petition of the
Zaminddr, RaJ Iswar Cliand, regarding his right to a Mahal
claimed by him, and recommending that he be referred to the
Court (Adalat). July ri ; No. 37.
7484. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
petition from Bahu Eini and others, informing the Board of
the death of Mahdraj Rdjballabh Bahadur, and praying that
the Jagirs which were held by the late Raj be continued to
them as his heirs, with a copy of the orders to the Collectors
of Rangpur, Dinajpur, and Tirhut in consequence to attach
the Jdgirs. July n ; No. 58.
7485. Letter from Governor-General in Council, desiring that the Col-
lector of Ramgdrh be directed to call on the Zamfndar of
Nagpur for payment of the balance due by him, and stating
that the Government does not think proper to admit any claims
on account of losses stated to have been sustained by the
Zamfndar in consequence of an incursion of the Marhaftta"s
into his Zamindari, unless he can adduce satisfactory proof
thereof; also expressing surprise at the very unsatisfactory
report made by the Collector of Tirhut regarding the Settle-
ment of the resumed holding (Mukarrarf) of Mir Zuffikar All,
and authorizing the Board to conclude the Settlement with
the proprietors (Mdliks) for the term of five years as proposed
JULY 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES, 65
and directing that the monthly allowance paid to the late-
leaseholder (Mukarraiida'r) be also resumed ; authorizing pro-
posed sale of lands in the Districts of Behar, Chittagong, Silhet,
Saran, Murshida*ba"d, and 24 Pargana*s, for the recovery of
arrears of revenue ; authorizing the purchase of Mahal Puru-
shottampur in Midnapur on account of Government July n ;
No. 6 1.
7486. Letter from Governor-General in Council, with instructions re-
garding the rent-free lands in Midnapur mortgaged to Ra*nf
Ja"naki; approving of instructions issued with regard to the
Ra"jshhf estate. July 31 ; No. 31.
7487. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, transmitting a statement of
the La*khira*j lands of the heirs of the late Zammdar of Tapp
Barka*ndi, proposed to be sold to make good the conditions of
the instalments (Kistbandi) decreed to Government. July 6 ;
No. 21. Approved.
7488. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, forwarding copy of a letter
from the Sub-Secretary to Government, enclosing a letter from
the Magistrate at Rajsha*hi regarding the proposed annexations
to that Zila\ July 27.
7489. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a statement of
lands forfeited to Government, and recommending that they be
advertised for sale. July 3 ; No. 23.
7490. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, authorizing him to purchase
unsaleable lands on account of Government. July 31.
'7491. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting copy of the orders
of the Governor-General in Council regarding the lands of
the Zamfnda*r of Maina*chaurd mortgaged to Rdnf J&iakf, and
claimed by her. July 31.
7492. Letter from Collector of Murshida'ba'd, transmitting copy of a
petition from the Zamindar of Raj*sha*hf, praying to be allowed
a further time for the payment of his arrears of revenue, and
reporting that the Rj has entered into engagements for the
payment of the revenue of his estate. July 20 ; No. 24.
7493. Letter to Collector of Murshida'ba'd in reply, directing him to
inform the Zamfnddr that he is at liberty to take possession of
his estate, but that the Board does not think proper to comply
with his request for further time. July 20.
7494. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, forwarding copy of a letter from
the Collector of Murshida'ba'd regarding the Zamfnddr of
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66 BENGAL RECORDS. QULY 1798.
Rajshihf s estate, with a copy of the instructions issued to the
Collector, and directing that those instructions are to be con-
sidered as applicable to the lands of the Zamindar under his
charge. July 20.
7495. Minute by the Acting President, informing the Board that the
agent of Raja* Harkumar Datta Sen having presented to him a
copy of an order stated to have been issued by the Collector of
Sarka*r Sdran, directing him to furnish the amount of the gross
produce and measurement of his estate, he (the Acting Presi-
dent) wrote to the Collector, informing him that an order of
this nature was at variance with the repeated orders of the
Board, and directing him to recall the order, and to confine his
demands for accounts to the particulars pointed out in the
Board's resolutions of the 26th ultimo. July 3.
7496. Minute by the Acting President, laying before the Board a repre-
sentation from the family of the late Maharaja" Rajballabh
Bahadur advising of the Raja's death, and recommending that
the Collectors of Rangpur, Dinajpur, and Tirhut be directed
to attach the Jagirs of the late Raja* in their respective Districts.
July ii.
7497. Letter to Collector of Purniah, informing him that the Governor-
General in Council has been pleased to authorize Mr. Kelly
to retain the ground required by him. July 3.
7498. Letter from Collector of Purniah, requesting that the Collector of
Tirhut be directed to attach the Malikana" receivable by Raja*
Madhu Sinh, proprietor of.Dharmpur, and not to release it until
the demands of Government are satisfied. July 16 ; No. 25.
7499. Letter to Collector of 24 Parana's, transmitting him copy of a
petition from Raja* Iswar Chand regarding lands which were
adjudged to be his property by the Governor-General in Coun-
cil, and directing him to report thereon. July 31.
7500. Letter from Collector of RajshaH, reporting his having invested
Anand Na*rayan Chaudhrf with the management of his estate,
agreeably to the Regulations. July 3 \ No. 5. Approved.
7301- Letter to Collector of Ramgarh, transmitting orders of the Go-
vernor-General in Council, and directing him to call on the
Zamkdar of Nagpur for the payment of his arrears due to
Government, and to inform him that the Government will not
admit of any claims on account of losses stated to have been
sustained by him on account of incursions of the Marhattds
JULY 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 67
without sufficient proof thereof, and directing him (the Collec-
tor) to report on the subject. July 1 1.
7502. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, transmitting him copy of the deed
of grant (Sanad) of Pargana* Pallad (?) granted to the late Ra>
ballabh, and directing him to attach the same. July n.
7503. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Adjutant-General regarding waste lands in the District
of Chittagong proposed for rhe use of the invalids, and direct-
ing an inquiry to be made as to whether there are any waste
lands which can be obtained for this purpose. July i r ; No. 15.
7504. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting a copy of a
letter from the Collector of Behar regarding the want of
subordination in the Sibandf Corps, and the offences committed
by them with impunity. July 16.
7505. Letter to Secretary to Government, forwarding copy of letter and
enclosures from the Collector of Ramgarh, regarding banditti
who are plundering the lands lately sold in that District, and also
respecting the measures adopted for their apprehension. July 24.
7506. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Magistrate at Rajshdhf regarding the proposed
annexations to that ZM 9 and informing the Board that the
Governor-General requires a Report thereon. July 27 ; No. 8.
7507. Letter from Collector of Silhet, transmitting a detailed statement
of the outstanding balances of revenue for the year 1204 Bengal
era. July 3 ; No. 17.
7508. Letter from Collector of Sha'ha'ba'd, transmitting a statement of
advances for the increase of cultivation, repair of embankments,
and reclamation of swamps (TakaVi, Gilanda*zi, and Khaiichs-
sazf), proposed to be expended on the lands belonging to
Government. July n; No. 31.
7509. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting copy of a petition
from Assad -Ulla" and Khayranissa*, Zamindars of Amrdba'd,
regarding the payment of the monthly allowances (Mushdhard)
due to them during the period their lands were held under
Government management (kh^s). July 24; No. i.
7510. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, transmitting copy of
Government orders respecting the monthly allowances (Mushd-
hara*) above alluded to, in answer to the Board's address of the
25th April 1794- July 24-
7511. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a receipt and disburse-
68 BENGAL RECORDS. [Aua 1798.
merit (Jama Kharch) account of the holding (Mukarrarf) of the
late Shaikh Muhammad Raff, and reporting that the proceeds
do not afford subsistence to the sons of the deceased, and
recommending their situation to the consideration of the Board.
July 6; No. 15.
7512. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, forwarding him copy of the orders
of the Governor-General in Council regarding the resumed
holding (Mukarrarf) of Mir Zulfikar Alf, and directing him to
report on the measures to be adopted respecting the future
Settlement of the holding (Mukarrari). July 1 1.
7513. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting him a copy of the deed
of grant (Sanad) of the Jdgir of the late Rdj Rajballabh for
Nagarbasi, and directing him to attach that Pargand. July n.
7514. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to attach the pro-
prietary allowance (Mahkand) of Raja Madhu Sinh, and not to
release the same until the arrears due from the Rdjd shall have
been paid up. July 16.
AUGUST, 1798.
7515. Letter from Accountant to the Board, transmitting a statement of
the demands, receipts, and balances of the Land Revenue of the
Provinces of Bengal, Orissa, Behar, and Benares, on account of
the year 1204-5, or 1797-8, and a Statement of the Gross and
Net Revenues of those Provinces for the same year. August 7 ;
No. i.
7516. Letter from Accountant to the Board, transmitting a general
statement of lands ordered to be put up to sale in Bengal
during the year 1204 Bengal era; and in Behar, Orissa, and
Benares during the year 1204 Fasli era. August 10 ; No. 35.
7517. Petition from Mr. Nicholas Gibb, regarding a Mukarrari farm called
Mahal Digrd, mortgaged to him; tendering the amount of arrears
of revenue due therefrom, and praying to be put in possession.
August 3 ; Nos. 84 and 86. Complied with; August 31.
7518. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting on the petition of
Pritam Sinh regarding suspensions claimed by him on account
of his lands being seized and pillaged by the rayats of Duldpur.
August 3 ; No. 50.
7519. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that should Pritam
Sinh be enabled to provide for the payment of the public
AUG. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 69
revenue from his estate, no allowance could be granted, but
otherwise the Board would recommend that a suspension be
allowed him adequate to his loss. August 3.
7520. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting for his information a
copy of a letter from the Sub-Secretary to Government, stating
that the Governor-General in Council has resolved that the
tract of country between Mandr on the Son, and Fatwah on
the Ganges, be separated from the Behar District, and annexed
to the jurisdiction of the City of Patna. August 10.
7521. Letter from the Collector of Behar, transmitting copy of a precept
from the Judge regarding the claims of Ina*yat Ali Kh&i to the
estates, etc. of the late Fazl-ul-Nissa Begam. August 17;
No. 22.
7522. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhilm, reporting that the farmers of the
resumed police (Thandddrf) lands have tendered proposals for
them for the present year. August 7 ; No. 15. Accepted
7523. Letter to Collector of Birbmim, informing him that the Board has
resolved that the village of KaTurpur is to be annexed to his
District from MurshiddMd. August 17.
7524. Letter to Collector of Benares, informing him that the Govern-
ment authorize him to postpone the Settlement of Pargand
Lakneswar until the ensuing season. August 3.
7325. Letter from Collector of Bha*galpur, transmitting a statement of
lands of Muhammad Zamdn KLhcLn for sale on account of
arrears of revenue. August 3; No. -69. Approved.
7526. Letter from Collector of Bha"galpur, reporting that the sale of
Hcijei Muhammad Zamn Khan's lands has been rendered un-
necessary, he having paid up his arrears. August 7 ; No. 2.
7527. Letter to Collector of Bhgalpur, with instructions regarding the
mode of buying in unsaleable land. August 17.
7528. Letter from Collector of Bha*galpur, reporting that the poppy
cultivators have accepted the compensation allowed them by
Government, and submitting a statement of the expense incurred
in destroying the drug. August 17 ; No. 31.
7529. Letter from Commissioner of Bhiishna^ regarding the measures
adopted by him in realizing the revenues of the Chakld, and
reporting that the Zamfnddr has taken charge of this part of his
estate ; also respecting the suit proposed to be instituted against
Kalf Sankar by the Zamfnddr. August 7 ; No. 36.
7530. Letter to Commissioner of Bhiishn in reply, approving of the
70 BENGAL RECORDS. [Auo. 1798.
above, and directing him to report on the final determination
of the Zaminddr regarding the suit proposed to be instituted
against Kali Sankar. August 7.
7531. Letter to Commissioner of Bhishnd, directing him to report in
what mode he would recommend that the sum which the
Zaminddr was entitled to have carried to his credit on account
of the excess levied from him in 1202 should be adjusted.
August 24.
7532. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting on the petition of
Rdja Chaitan Sinh regarding his lands remaining under attach-
ment. August 7 ; No, 14.
7533* Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting him copy of a
petition from the widow of the late Rdjd Rdmlochan that a
division of the lands of her son, jointly with Sio Chdnd Rdi,
should be made, and directing that the division be made
accordingly. August 7.
7534. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, regarding the large amount
of arrears due from the Zaminddr, and suggesting that the sum
deposited in the Treasury on account of the Mahirdni should
be devoted towards the repair of the Zaminddri embankments.
August 10 ; No. 12.
7535- Circular orders to Collectors, directing them to report the result
of any measures they may have adopted in order to extend
the cultivation of the potato in their respective Districts.
August 24.
7536. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, reporting that Mahendra
Nardyan Chaudhrf has been restored to the possession of the
Zaminddri of Pargand Karaibdri, agreeably to orders of the
Board. August 31 ; No. 3.
7537. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting that he has delivered
over to the Collector of Rdjshdhi, Tappds Khelupdrd, Kharanja,
Gangddid, and Chind-Kard. August 31 ; No. 19.
7538. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting copy of a letter
and enclosure from the Secretary to Government regarding
the boundaries of Rangpur and Dindjpur, and requiring his
report thereon. August 3.
7539 Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting a statement of
arrears due to the Zaminddr on account of proprietary allow-
ance (Mdlikdnd) on lands in Pargand Apail, in possession of
Mr. Henckell, and which have been re-annexed to the Zamfn-
AL-G. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 71
, agreeably to orders of the 20th October last August 10 ;
No. 26
7540. Letter to Collector of Din^jpur in reply, approving of the above,
and directing him to inform Mr. Henckell that the revenue is
in future to be paid to the Zamfndr. August 10.
7541. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting him copy of Mr.
Hatch's minute regarding the allotment of the rent (Jamd) on
the villages of the Zamfnd^r proposed for sale ; and directing
him to furnish a corrected statement of such portion of the
ZamfndaYs lands as may be adequate to the amount due
from him on account of last year, made up from the detailed
accounts of Mr. Hatch ; also directing him to furnish the
Board with the necessary explanation regarding the conduct
of Sio Chand Sinh on the points mentioned in the minute of
Mr. Hatch. August 21.
7542. Letter from Governor-General in Council, approving of the
establishment proposed by the Collector of Rdmgarh for
attaching lands forfeited to Government ; authorizing sale of
lands in Jessor, Purniah, Tipperah, Bardwdn, Rdjshdhf, and
24 Pargans ; rejecting claim of Rj Iswar Chdnd to a Mahal
in Jessor. August 3 ; No. 83.
7543. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding remissions
proposed to be made to the sufferers from the fire at Nator.
August 7 \ No, I7a.
7544. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
Taluk of Nitynand be separated from the District of Jessor,
and annexed to that of Nadiyl August 7 ; No. 24.
7545. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting the annual
statement of lands which were ordered for sale in the year 1204
Bengal era, with observations thereon. August 10 ; No. 36.
7546. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the Settlement
of Zild Bang-on, and recommending that the lands be made
over to the present tenants as their actual property. August
14 ; No. 25.
7547. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing proposed
sale of lands in the Districts of Behar, Dacca, 24 Paxganas,
Bhagalpur, Bardwdn, Murshidbd, lUjsMhf, and Sdran, for
recovery of arrears of revenue; authorizing the Collector of
Midnapur to repair the embankments in that District August
14; No. 40.
72 BENGAL RECORDS. [Auo. 1798.
7548. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Shdhbd regarding the management of the for-
feited estate of HarapSinh, etc., and regarding the depredations
committed by the original proprietors, and also recommend-
ing that a chain of Invalid Police Stations (Thnds) be estab-
lished to protect the inhabitants of that country. August 17 ;
No. 18.
7549. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding the ex-
pediency of separating T^luk Amfrbdd from the District of
Maimansinh; expressing concern at the Government being
likely to sustain so serious a loss from the Rdjshihi estate
during the period it was under the Court of Wards, and
approving of the measures proposed to be adopted for the
recovery of the outstanding balances. August 24 ; No. 40.
7550. Letter to Governor-General in Council, in reply to the Sub-Secre-
tary's letter of the zoth instant, reporting on the petition of
Bhupendra N&iyan, Zaminddr of Pukhari in Maimansinh,
regarding the possession of lands claimed by him. August
28; No. 14.
7351. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing proposed
remission of revenue to the Zainfnddr of RijsMhi on account
of the fire at Nator j approving of propositions respecting the
purchase of lands in Midnapur on account of Government,
and respecting the outstanding balances of revenue. August
31 ; No. 29.
7552. Minute by Mr, Hatch, respecting the allotment of the rent (Jama)
on the villages belonging to the Zamfndr of Dinijpur, proposed
for sale. August 21 \ No. 53.
7553- Letter to Collector of Jessor, informing him that the Governor-
General in Council does not think proper to admit the claim
preferred by Bijd Iswar Chnd to a Mahal in his District,
and directing him to refer the Rdjd to the Court (Addlat),
etc. August 3.
7554. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting him copy of a petition
from the widow of the kte Blj R&nlochan, praying that
a partition may be made of the lands held by her son jointly
with Sib Chnd R, and directing him to make the division
accordingly. August 7.
755S- Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Superintendent of the embankments, and suggesting
AUG. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 73
that measures be adopted for preventing the rayats from
damaging them. August 14 ; No. 26.
7556. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to report
what embankments should in future be repaired by Govern-
ment, and what should, be left to be repaired by the land-
holders. August 14.
7557. Letter from Collector of Jessor, requesting to be informed whether
persons holding lands in the names of their children were not
responsible for arrears of revenue. August 24; No. 14.
7558. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, stating that persons holding
lands in the name of their children are responsible for the
demands of Government, and directing him to proceed
against such persons for the recovery of arrears of revenue.
August 24.
7559. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the distressed
situation of Gopi Sinh, who has been in confinement for four
years for arrears of revenue, and recommending that he be
released. August 7 ; No. 30.
7560. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, authorizing him to purchase on
account of Government such lands as have proved unsaleable.
August 14.
7561. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, informing him that the
Governor - General in Council authorizes him to repair the
embankments in case the landholders continue to neglect to do
so, and also authorizing the release of Gopf Sinh, and the writ-
ing off the arrears due from him as irrecoverable. August 14.
7562. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the sale of the
village of Adampur, lately the property of Anand, and pur-
chased by Raja* Rdmlochan Ri, and also respecting the
fraudulent practices of the clerk (Muharrir) an<J the original
proprietor of the land, and recommending that the purchase
money be returned to the purchaser, and that another village
be sold to realize the balance due by the TsHukdaV. August
24 j No. 18.
7563. Letter from Collector of Murshiddba'd, transmitting a letter from
several gentlemen resident at his station, requesting him to
receive from them, and deposit in his treasury, the amount
subscribed for the support of the Government in England, and
requesting orders thereon. August 7 ; No. 9.
7564. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, referring him to the
74
BENGAL RECORDS. [Aua
minutes of Council published in the Calcutta Gazette on tin*
ad instant, for his guidance on the above subject Augu.it 7.
7563. Letter from the Acting Registrar of the Court of Appeal at
Murshiddbdd, requesting that the Parganiis of the Zamimlur of
Dindjpur given by him as a Security to his Securities for the
ultimate satisfaction of a decree that may be passed against
him by the Sadr Diwdnf Addlat, be not sold for recovery of
arrears of revenue. August 21 ; No. 14.
7566. Letter to Collector of Nadiya, directing him to report if the lands
which were sold in the year 1204 Bengal era, for the recovery
of arrears of revenue, were bought in, wholly or in part, by the
original proprietors, or were transferred over to other individuals,
August 24 ; No, 8.
7567. Minute by the Acting President, regarding certain diflertim e,
appearing in the allotment of the rent (Jamd), and number of
villages, in the statement of lands the property of the X*amfnd.Ir
of Nadiyd, advertised for sale for the recovery of arrears ol
revenue. August 24 ; No. 24.
7568. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, .transmitting a petition
from Rdjd Iswar Chdnd, explaining the cause of his refusal to
sign the detailed revenue account (l)aul) of the lands dtiereed
to him at the stated rent (Jaxnd). August 21 ; No. 34.
7569. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, regarding the amount of
remission proposed to be made under orders of the Governor
General in Council on account of the great fire at Nutoj,
August 7.
7570. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi in reply, stating that lh Hoard
will address the Governor-General in Council respecting the re
missions proposed to be made, and directing him to apply to the
Collector of Murshiddbdd in order to ascertain the remissions
necessary to be allowed to the Zamfnddr of Bhitarid. August 7,
7571. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, informing him of the Governor
General in Council having been pleased to authori/e the
proposed remission of revenue to the Zamfnddr on jwrounl of
the ground-rent remitted by him to the inhabitants of Nator
who suffered by the late fire. August 3 1 .
7572. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, transmitting copy of a letter and
enclosures from the Sub-Secretary to Government regarding the
boundaries of theZilds of Dindjpur and Rangpur, and requiring
his report thereon. August 3.
AUG. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 75
7573. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, directing him to report the
computed produce of the lands held by the late Rdjd, Ra>
ballabh, and also directing him to furnish an account of the
family of the deceased for the information of the Governor-
General in Council. August 3.
7574. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that the Right
Honourable the Governor-General in Council has resolved that
the tract of country lying between Mandr on the Son, and
Fatwah on the Ganges, be separated from the Zild of Behar,
and annexed to the jurisdiction of the city of Patnl August
10 ; No. 8.
7575' Letter from Secretary to Government, forwarding copy of a
petition from Bhupendra Na*ra"yan, Zammddr of Pukharii, in
Maimansinh, praying to be put in possession of certain lands
purchased by him at public sale, and requesting a report
thereon. August 28; No. 12.-
7576. Letter to Collector of Silhet, informing him that the Governor-
General in Council approves of the Board's propositions for
farming the Taluks the immediate property of Government, in
his District, and transmitting him copy of the Board's address
to Government on the subject. August 3.
7577. Letter from Collector of Shhbd, regarding certain waste lands
in his District proposed to be let out to farm. August 10 ;
No. 14.
7578. Letter to Collector of Shhaba*d, authorizing the purchase on
account of Government of lands in his District ineffectually
put up to sale. August 14.
7579. Letter from Collector of SMhba*d, in reply to orders of the 2oth
ultimo, regarding the management of the forfeited estate of
Harap Sinh. August 17 ; No. 17.
7580. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, respecting salt-land (Kh^rf)
rents claimed by the proprietors of Amfra'ba'd. August 17 \
No. 19.
7 58 1.- Letter from Collector of Tirhut, regarding the measures proposed
to be adopted for the Settlement of Pargana's Mulkf and Balia*,
late the Mukarrarf of Mir Zulfikar Alt August 24 ; No. 20.
7582. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to make the Settle-
ment of the lands alluded to in the mode mentioned in the 3d
paragraph of his letter. August 24.
76 BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1798.
SEPTEMBER, 1798.
7583. Petition from Gauri Charan Ra*i, regarding land in Bardwn
purchased by him at the Board's sale, part of which the Collec-
tor has re-advertised to be sold, part of which he cannot obtain
possession of, and part of which has been destroyed by the
river. September 4; No. 10.
7584. Petition from Sali Nissa*, widow of the late GhuMm Sulta*n in
Dinajpur, praying that she be put into possession of her late
husband's estate. September 4 ; No. 40.
7585. Petition from Nflmani Halddr, complaining of a notice having
been served on him by the Collector of Bardwa*n to quit
possession of a village purchased by him at public sale.
September 7 ; No. 19.
7586. Petition from Bahuranf and Rai Jaganna*th Prasa*d, praying to be
put into possession of the lands of the late Ra*ja* Ra*jballabh in
Tirhut as their joint right September ir ; No. 20.
7587. Petition from Nilmani Haldar, praying to be put in possession of
certain lands belonging to Taraf Bhdgirathi, late the property
of the Rdni of Bardwan, and purchased by him at public sale.
September 28; No. 4.
7588. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting him copy of a letter
from the Secretary to Government, with proceedings of Govern-
ment regarding the permanency of the Decennial Settlement.
September 7.
7589. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting orders of the Governor-
General in Council of the 7th instant, respecting lands in the
possession of Government claimed by Ina'yat Alf Khdn, for his
information and guidance. September 14.
7590. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting draft of a regulation
regarding the Sibandi Corps required by orders of the nth
instant September 18; No. 56.
7591. Letter from Collector of Birbhtim, transmitting annual abstract
(Jama* Wa'sil Bali and Kharch) accounts of Tappa* Sarh&
and Deoghar for 1204. September 18 ; No. 38.
7592. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Superintendent of the Chanar Quarries relative to the
mode of employing convicts there. September n - No. 47.
7593- Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur, authorizing him to charge in his
SEPT. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 77
accounts the amount expended in destroying poppy. Septem-
ber 14.
7594. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, directing him to make every
exertion in his power for the recovery of the great outstanding
arrears of revenue in his District. September 25.
7595. Letter from Commissioner of Bhiishnd, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Zamfnda*r regarding the suit proposed to be instituted
against Kali Sankar. September 4; No. 25.
7596. Letter from Commissioner of Bhiishna^ suggesting that a daily
fine be levied on the Zamindar until he shall deliver in certain
papers demanded of him. September 14 ; No. 49.
7597. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a statement of the
Zamindaf s lands sold during the year 1204 for the recovery of
arrears of revenue. September 1 1 ; No. 5.
7598. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, reporting having postponed the
sale of the lands of Rajd Chaitan Sinh till the ist proximo, in
conformity to the Board's orders, and suggesting that he be
authorized to attach the whole of the Raja's estate until the
balances due from him to Government shall have been liqui-
dated. September 1 1 ; No. 30.
7599. Letter to Collector of Bardwan in reply, stating that the Board
does not approve of his proposition for attaching the whole
of the Rajd's estate, unless it be found necessary to dispose
of it in discharge of the demands of Government. Septem-
ber n.
7600. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, regarding lands made over by
the Maha*ranf to Raghunth Sinh. September 14; Nos. 29
and 30.
7601. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, in reply to orders of the
loth April regarding the deed of grant (Sanad) held by the
family of the late Gokul Ghoshal to the waste lands in the
District September ir ; No. 28.
7602. Circular Orders to the several Collectors, transmitting them
extract of a letter from the Governor-General in Council regard-
ing the division of estates. September 2 1.
7603. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, recommending that
Pargand Kunj Ghoraghdt in the Rangpur District, purchased by
the Raja" of Kuch Behar, be separated from that District and
annexed to Kuch Behar. September 4 ; No. 12.
7604. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, in reply to orders
BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1798.
regarding the Settlement of Thdnd Behar for the current year
1205. September;; No. 21.
Letter to Collector of Dacca, expressing concern at the large
amount of balances outstanding in his District September 25.
Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting him copy of a peti-
tion from the widow of the late Ghuldm Sultan, and directing
him to report in what mode the lands of the deceased are at
present managed. September 4.
, Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting a statement of the
Zaimnddr's lands proposed for sale on account of arrears of
revenue, and stating that the detailed accounts alluded to in
Mr. Hatch'* minute are not to be found in his office. August
25 ; No. 21.
, Letter to Governor-General in Council, in reply to orders of
Government of the syth July regarding the Mufassal Settlement
of Thana Behar. September 4 ; No. 23.
. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
Collector of Tirhut be authorized to purchase certain lands for
the use of the Invalid Establishment September 7 ; No. 18.
-. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copies of
letters from the Collectors of Murshiddbad, Jessor, Rdjshahi,
nnd Benares, regarding the mode of employing convicts, in
re:!y to Government's letter of $th January. September u;
No. 55.
. Letter from Governor-General in Council, stating that the Govern-
ment cannot demand any increase of assessment in consequence
of the cultivation of waste lands alluded to by the Collector of
Shdhdbdd ; approving of the Settlement formed by the Collec-
tor of Silhet for Ziki Bangaon ; stating that the Government
will re-quest the Commander-in-Chief to make the necessary
inquiry respecting the expediency of establishing Invalid Police
Stations (Thands) in the forfeited lands in Shdhdbdd ; authoriz-
ing proposed sale of lands in the Districts of Rangpur, 24 Par-
guius, Rdjshahi, and Bardwdn ; directing an inquiry to be made
in order to ascertain the cause of the disorder and refractory
spirit manifested in Rdmgarh. September 14 ; No. i.
-. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a clause
recommended for insertion in the Regulation under the conside-
ration of Government for facilitating the collection of the land
revenue. September 18 ; No. 67.
SEPT. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 79
7613. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting the overflow of
the rivers in the Districts of Sdran and Murshida'ba'd. Septem-
ber 25 i No. i7a.
7614. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting lands claimed
by the Invalid Sepoys in Behar. September 25 ; No. 41.
7615. Minute by Mr. Hatch, respecting the petition of the widow of
Ghula*m Sultn in Dina"jpur. September 4 ; No. 41.
7616. Letter from Collector of Jessor, respecting persons wantonly
destroying the embankments, and recommending that measures
be adopted for bringing them to punishment September 4 ;
No. 2. Approved.
7617. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding the mode of employing
convicts, in reply to orders. September n ; No. 49.
7618. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting the overflow of a great
part of his District by the sudden rise of the river, and
requesting that he be authorized to prosecute such persons
who may wantonly destroy the embankments. September 25 ;
No. 1 8.
7619. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the balances stated
by the Zaminddr of Suj&nuta* to be due to him on account of
Bhuyari Khaza'na' and Abnekassy (?), in reply to orders of 24th
July. September 14 ; No. 25.
7620. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to pro-
vide for the discharge of the rents claimed by the Zamfnddr
from certain lands immediately under his charge, but to refer
him to the Court (Adalat) for the recovery of the rents above
alluded to, from lands in the actual occupancy of the land-
holders. September 14.
7621. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, directing him to use every
exertion in his power for the recovery of the great outstanding
arrears in his District. September 25.
7622. Letter to Collector of Murshida'ba'd, directing him to report the
amount advanced by Government on account of the monthly
allowance (Musha'hara') of Rii Bfaabini September 7.
7623. Letter from Collector of Murshida'ba'd, transmitting copy of a
letter from Captain Parlby respecting the mode of employing
convicts. September n ; No. 50.
7624. Letter to Collector of Murshida'ba'd, expressing concern at the
great amount of outstandings in his District. September 25.
7625. Letter from the Collector of Nadiya", reporting that the Zaminddr
So BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1798.
of RljsMhi has taken charge of that portion of his estate situated
in the District of Nadiyd, in reply to orders of the 2oth July
last September 4 ; No. 28,
7626. Letter from Collector of Nadiy, regarding the produce of the
lands of the Zamindar proposed for sale for the recovery of
arrears of revenue. September 7 j No. 27.
7627. Letter to Collector of Purniah, transmitting him copy of a letter
from the Sub-Secretary to Government regarding the perma-
nency of the Decennial Settlement September 7.
7628. Letter fiom Collector of 24 Pargans, reporting on the petition of
Gopinath Bdnarji regarding the possession of lands purchased
by him at public sale, and withheld by the original proprietor
on the plea of their being rent free. September n ; No. 13.
7629. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargans in reply, directing him to put
Gopmath Bdnarji into possession of the lands above alluded to.
September n.
7630. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, expressing concern at the
large amount of arrears in his District, etc. September 25.
7631. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, respecting the mode of
employing convicts in his District September n ; No. 52.
7632. Letter to Collector of'R&ngarh, transmitting copy of a letter from
the Sub-Secretary to Government, regarding the permanency of
the Decennial Settlement September 7.
7633. Letter to Collector of Rarngarh, transmitting him copy of the
orders of the Governor-General in Council, respecting the great
disorder and the refractory spirit of the inhabitants prevailing
in various parts of his District September 14.
7634. Letter from Collector of Ramgarh, respecting the depredations
of Anand Sinh and his adherents on the property of the in-
habitants of lands forfeited to Government September 18 ;
No. 46.
7635. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, transmitting him copy of a letter
from the Commissioner of Kuch Behar, and directing him to
report if there appear any objections to the proposed separation
of Pargana Kunj Ghoraghat from his District, and its annexation
to Kuch Behar. September 4.
7636. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, expressing concern at the large
amount of outstanding balances in his District Septem-
ber 25.
7637. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting proceedings
SEPT. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 81
of the Governor-General in Council dated 2;th July 1798, and
directing that the several Collectors in the Province of Behar
be ordered to circulate throughout their respective Districts,
copies and translations of the proclamation, which the judicial
officers have been requested to publish, regarding the perma-
nency of the Decennial Settlement September 7 ; No. 28.
7638. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Collector of Murshida'ba'd, reporting the rapid fall of
the river, and the very small damage done to the country by
the floods. September 28.
7639. Letter to Collector of Sha'ha'ba'd, transmitting copy of the orders
of the Governor-General in Council of the 7th instant, regard-
ing the culture of waste lands, alluded to in his letter of the
25th July last. September 14.
7640. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, directing him to use every
possible exertion for the recovery of the large amount of out-
standing balances in his District. September 25.
7641. Letter to Collector of Sarkr Saran, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Sub-Secretary to Government, with an extract of the
proceedings of the Governor-General in Council regarding the
permanency of the Decennial Settlement. September 4.
7642. Letter from Collector of SarkaV Saran, reporting that he has
postponed the sale of the lands of Raja* Sri Krishna, in con-
sequence of the inundation of the country. September 25;
No. 14.
7643. Letter from Collector of Tirhuf, with a statement of lands offered
for sale by the proprietors for the use of the Invalid Jgfrda>s.
September 7 ; No. 17.
7644. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a petition from Bahu-
ra"nf and Jaganna*th Prasa*d, praying that they may be put in
possession of the lands of Rj Rdjballabh as their just right,
and directing him to comply with their request should no
objection occur. September u.
7645. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to make every exer-
tion in. his power for the recovery of the outstanding arrears of
revenue in his District, and to report the collections made every
fifteen days. September 25.
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$2 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocr. 1798-
OCTOBER, 1798.
7646. Letter to Accountant to the Board, transmitting him copy of a
letter from the Committee of the Native Hospital, and inform-
ing him that the Board has resolved that the allowance of Rs.
600 per mensem, granted by Government for the support of the
Native Hospital, payable from the Gaya* duties, be discharged
from the Treasury of the Collector of Calcutta. October 23.
7647. Petition from Mahdraja" Garur Ndrayan, complaining against the
Collector of Rdmgarh and his Dfwdn, October 5 ; No. 41.
7648. Petition from Azmat Nissd Begam, widow of Rezd Ali Kha*n,
praying that the Board will direct the Collector of Purniah to
take her lands on the part of the Company, and allow her one
rupee per diem for life, etc. October 9 ; No. 40.
7649. Petition from Tdz Muhammad Kasab and others, Laskars, praying
to be put into possession of certain waste lands in Chittagong.
October 26 ; No. 8.
7650. Petition from Gangdram Das, stating that he bought a Taluk in
Kasijord in 1796, of which he has not yet obtained possession,
and praying for redress. October 26 ; No. 31.
7651. Letter to Collector of Behar, forwarding copy of a letter from
the Sub-Secretary to Government, stating that the Governor-
General in Council has been pleased to grant a remission of
Gayd duties to Mukund Ras Diwaj'i, and the Rajd of Benares,
going on a pilgrimage to that place. October 2. .
7652. Letter from Collector of Birbhtfm, reporting on the balance of
the District for the year 1203 Bengal era. October 5 ; No. 61.
7053. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to submit an attested
Account of the Decennial Settlement of the Province of
Benares, as formed by the late Resident October 16.
7654. Letter from Collector of Bhagaipur, transmitting a report upon
the balances of his District for 1203 B,S. October 5 ; No. 63.
7635. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, reporting upon the out-
standing balances of the Behar portion of his District for the
year 1203 Fasli era. October 5 ; No. MI. Answered, 123.
7656. Letter from Commissioner of Btoishnd, transmitting a statement
of Pargana* Sdtair, for sale in liquidation of arrears of revenue
due from the Zamfndar. October 2 ; No. 39. Approved.
7637. Letter from Commissioner of Bhiishnd, in answer to a letter from
OCT. 1798.] -BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 83
the Sub-Secretary to Government, respecting the ZamfndaY s
claim upon Government for excess levied by the sale of a por-
tion of his lands in 1202. October 12 ; No. 46.
7658. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, stating that the instalment for
Aswin, amounting to Rs. 1,35,088, was due on the 29th
October, and stating that no part thereof had been paid by the
Mahdrdni, that she and her officers (AmU) were absent from
Bardwan, and that he had every reason to suppose that the
Zamfnddr blended withholding the public revenue for that
month, April 30 ; No. 5.
7659. Letter to Collector of Bardwan in reply, desiring that the lands
specified in the statement transmitted by him on the i7th
ultimo be again advertised for sale, for the recovery of the
above arrears due from the Rdni. October 30.
7660. Letter from Collector of Calcutta, reporting that no officers of the
Kanringos had ever been employed in his Collectorship. Octo-
ber 26; No. 28.
7661. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, reporting upon the trade of
the District, which he states to be inconsiderable, and confined
to Isla*ma"baU The most advantageous traffic was confined to
the owners of a number of vessels, who either traded in them
on their own account or carried freight for others, and these
persons were invincibly averse to giving information respect-
ing their trade. Submitting an account of the value and
quantity of the annual exports and imports. October 5;
No. 28.
7662. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting a report upon
the balances of his District for 1203 Bengal era. October 5 ;
No. 73.
7663. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, reporting that no Kandngo
officers have ever been entertained by him. October 26;
No. 29.
7664. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, transmitting statements of the
gross produce of the Jagirs held by the late Raja" Rajballabh,
and, in reply to orders of the 3d ultimo, stating that the Tahsil-
ddrs of the late Rajd cannot give him any account of the family
of the deceased. October 2 j No. 25.
7665. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, informing the Board that Par-
gana* Sdlbaris was separated from his District and annexed to
that of Ra*jsha"hi in 1793. October 9 ; No. 28.
84 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocr. 1798.
7666. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, reporting that there was no
land in his District belonging to Government, nor was there any
procurable at an inconsiderable expense. October 9 ; No. 41.
7667. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, stating that Rdni Tripurd Sun-
dari has requested that her uncle may be appointed manager of
the lands of Jibanpur lately purchased by her. October 19;
Nos. 20, 21, 22, and 23.
7668. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, stating that lands pur-
chased by females do not fall within the jurisdiction of the
Court of Wards. October 19.
7669. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letter from
the Collector of Rajshdhf, and recommending that he be
authorized to levy a fine of three per cent per mensem on
the rent (Jamd) of the lands of Gauri Prasdd Rdi, until he shall
furnish the papers required to enable "the Collector to make
a partition (Batwdrd) of his lands. October g ; No. 23.
7670. Letter to Governor-General in Council, on the subject of the
disturbances in Rdmgarh, and transmitting an extract of the
Board's proceedings upon the petition of Rajd Garur Ndrdyan,
Zaminddr of Pdnchet October 5 ; No. 43. "
7671. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a report
upon the arrears outstanding in the Provinces of Bengal, Behar,
and Orissa, on account of 1203, amounting to about 2-7-8-3
per cent October 5 ; No. 144.
7672. Letter from Governor-General in Council, declining to admit the
claim of Bhupendrd Ndrdyan, Zaminddr of Pukharid, or to
allow him any suspension upon the ground of his not having
got possession of the Pargand, and directing the 'Collector of
Maimansinh to refer him to a Court of Justice should he be
desirous of instituting a suit against Government; directing
that the Commissioner at Bhdshnd be ordered to institute a
new suit in the name of Government against the late farmer
of Bhiishnd and the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhi jointly, etc. October
12; No. i.
7673. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting to be informed
whether the 23d section of the 8th Regulation of 1793 be
intended to apply exclusively to the formation of the Settlement
for the time being, or generally to the management of any
Mahals that might at a subsequent period be allowed to two
or more proprietors. October 12.
OCT. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 85
7674. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting a draft of a
Regulation proposed to be adopted in lieu of sections 15, 26,
and 27 of Regulation 28 of 1793. October 16 j No. 14.
7675. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Collector of Tirhut, enclosing an account of the
computed gross produce of part of the Jagir of the late Raj
Rajballabh, and recommending that the Collector hold the
lands under Government management (kha"s) during the cur-
rent Fasli year, taking engagements from the proprietors as
soon as he can ascertain the actual ability of their lands, to
take effect from the commencement of the ensuing year.
October 23 ; No. 25.
7676. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing the accept-
ance of the tenders for farming the Government (khas) Mahals
. in Jessor. October 26.
7677. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting an extract
from the proceedings of the Board, concerning certain elephants
stated to have been taken from the Zamindar of Karaibari by
the officer then commanding the troops in that quarter. Octo-
ber 30.
7678. Letter from Collector of Jessor, respecting certain ground and
buildings claimed by Mr. Henckell, in reply to orders of nth
July last October 2 ; No. 9.
7679. Letter from Collector of Jessor, submitting annual general account
statement (Jam Wasil Bakf and Kharch) accounts of the
Government (khds) Mahals for 1204 B.S. October 2 ; No. 24.
7680. Letter from Collector of Jessor, respecting the transfer of the
lands of the Zamfndar of Yusafpur, in reply to orders of i8th
August October 2 ; No. 30.
7681. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting proposals for farming
the Government (kha"s) Mahals of Henckellganj and Chandkhali,
in reply to orders of i8th August October 2 ; No. 34.
7682. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that he has instituted
a suit against Gauri Prasdd Rdi under the icth section of
Regulation 3 of 1794, and the i5th and i6th sections of
Regulation 14 of 1793, for violently opposing the Amin deputed
to attach his lands. October 5 ; No. 5,
7683. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, .reporting upon the out-
standing balances in his District for 1203 Bengal era. October
5 J No, 95.
86 BENGAL RECORDS, [Ocr.
7684. Letter from Collector of Murshic&told, transmitting the following
five statements viz., isf, Showing the nett collections in Nfj
Chakld Rajsha*hf, dependent on Zil Murshidba"d ; 2^, Ditto in
Chakld Bhitaria, dependent on Zitt Rajshalii; $d, Ditto in Sh&u-
jiffl, dependent on Zil Nadiyd ; 4//J, Ditto in Chakld Bhiishna 1 ,
dependent on ZiM Jessor; and 5/4 A statement showing the
monthly allowance (Mushhar) due to Kumar Biswa Ndth
Ra*i from the different parts of his estate. October 12 ; No. 40.
7685. Letter to Collector of Murshiddba'd in reply, transmitting him
copy of a letter dated the 5th September from the Commis-
sioner of Bhtishn4 and directing him to call upon the Collector
of Nadiya* and the Commissioner for an account showing, ist,
the amount of nett collections in the Mahals belonging to
the Zamindar of Rajshahi for the years 1202, 1203, and 1204
respectively ; 2^, the amount payable to the Zaminddr on
account of his monthly allowance (Musha"har) for those years ;
34 the amount paid; and 4//J, the balance still due to the
Zamindar, etc. etc. October 12 ; No. 47.
7686. Letter to Collector of Murshida'ba'd, directing him to report to
the Board what lands the late Rija' Rdjballabh died possessed
of, and to whom the same legally descends. October 23.
7687. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a report upon
the outstanding balances in his District for the year 1203
Bengal era. October 5 ; No. 128.
7688. Letter to Collector of Nadiya\ directing him to be careful in
issuing the demands of Government upon the Zamfnddr for the
payment of his arrears of revenue. October 2.
7689. Letter to Collector of Nadiya*, transmitting copy of the orders in
the Board's letter dated i2th instant to the Collector of Murshi-
dibdd, relative to the monthly allowance (Musha*hard) of the
Zaminddr of Ra>ha"hf. October 12 ; No. 47.
7690. Letter from Collector of Puiniah, transmitting Jama* Wasil Bilki
and Kharch accounts of Pargana* Kdnkjol for 1204 B.S. Octo-
ber 2 ; No. 7.
7691. Letter from Collector of Puraiah, reporting the complete realiza-
tion of the balances of his District for the year 1204 Bengal
era. October 5; No. 131, Approved.
7692. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting upon the balances
outstanding in his District for 1204 Bengal era. October 5 ;
Nos. 107 and 109,
OCT. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 87
7693. Letter from Collector of R&ngarh, in reply to Board's letter of
i4th September, transmitting an extract of a letter from the
Governor-General in Council respecting the disturbances in his
District. October 5 \ No. 39. .
7694. Letter from Collector of R&ngarh, reporting that there are no
outstanding balances in his District on account of 1203 Bengal
era, October 5 ; No. 104.
7695. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, transmitting copies of two
letters received from the TahsildaY at Raghuna*thpur, stating
that the under-renters (MalguzaVs) and Zamindirs of ChakU
Pa*nchet declare their inability to pay their revenues on account
of the disturbances in the District. October 23 ; Nos. 28-9.
7696. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, stating that there are no
balances outstanding in his District on account of 1203 Bengal
era. October 5 ; Nos. 105 and 106. Approved
7697. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, directing him to inform the
Board what lands and other property the late Raj Rajbal-
labh died possessed of, and to whom it legally descends.
October 23.
7698. Letter to Secretary to Government, respecting the trade of the
District of Chittagong. October 5.
7699. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of a letter
and enclosures from the Collector of Ra*mgarh to be laid before
the Governor -General in Council for his consideration and
orders. October 23.
7700. Letter from Collector of Silhet, transmitting copy of a petition
from Mirzd Sdak Beg, received through the Government legal
agent (Vakil), respecting the suit instituted against Government
by the petitioner for the recovery of the purchase money of
certain lands bought by him, and adjudged as rent-free by the
Court. October 2 -, No. 48.
7701. Letter from Collector of Sha'ha'ba'd, informing the Board of the
quantity of oats produced by the seed sent to him by the
Superintendent of the Stud, and requesting orders as to its
disposal. October 16 ; No. 3,
7702. Letter to Collector of Sha'ha'ba'd in reply, directing him to furnish
the Superintendent of the Stud with a sample of the oats, and
to dispose of them afterwards in the manner he may desire ;
and also directing him to apply to the Superintendent for his
opinion respecting the cultivation of this species of grain in the
88 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocx. 1798.
current year, and to inform the Board accordingly. Octo-
ber 1 6.
7703. Letter from Collector of ShMbd, transmitting copy of a peti-
tion from R&nlochan, Zamfnd^r of Mauzd Sranpur, Pargan
Bhojpur, exhibiting an account of the actual measurement of
the land, and specifying the nature and value of the crops
which were standing on the ground when it was taken, and
were totally destroyed. October 16; Nos. 14, 15, 16.
7704. Letter from Collector of Sarldr Sdran, reporting the very small
injury done to his District by the overflow of the river. Octo-
ber 5 y NO. 10.
7705. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting upon the balances
outstanding in his District on account of the year 1203 Bengal
era. ' October 5 j No. in.
7706. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting the death of Manorath
Sinh, Zamfnd^r in Nisakpur Kurd, and recommending that a
Sarbar&ikdr be appointed to take charge of the estate for the
benefit of his widow and son. October 5 ; No. 21.
7707. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, approving of the above, and
informing him that the estate is to be held responsible for any
arrears previous to the time of the manager's being actually
vested with the management. October 5.
7708. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting upon the outstanding
balances in his District on account of the year 1203 Faslf era.
October 5 ; Nos. 142 and 143.
7709. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that ho has released
Jangal Tbdkur from jail, upon Dhublrf Thdkur becoming
security for the payment of the balances due, and stating that
Jangal Thdkur is desirous of again farming the villages. Octo-
ber 16 ; No. 27.
77,10. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to accept the proposal
of Jangal Thkur, and approving of the arrangement he pro-
poses for the collection of the revenues of the farm in 1205
and 1206, subject to the confirmation of Government Octo-
ber 1 6.
7711. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, enclosing an account of the
' computed gross produce of the Jdgfr of the late Rdjd Rrij-
ballabh, forwarding his report thereon, and requesting the
Board's orders respecting the future Settlement of the lands of
the resumed Jdgfr. October 23 ; Nos. 23 and 24.
Nov. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 89
NOVEMBER, 1798.
7712. Letter from Attorney to the Board, submitting general revenue
(Hal Tauji) account of Bengal, Orissa, and Benares for 1205
Fasli era. November 2 ; No. 23.
7713. Petition from Sri Ballabh Chaudhrf of Pargana* Sibpur in Midna-
pur, praying for the monthly allowance (Mushaliara) due to him
when his estate was held under Government management (kha*s)
from the year 1197 to the end of 1200 Amalf. November 9.
7714. Petition from Krishna Dhdn Chaudhrf, praying to be put in
possession of the estate purchased by him in the name of Naba
Bhabdni. November 18.
7715. Petition from Bahurdnf and Ra*i Jaganndth, praying that the
Collectors of Dindjpur and Rangpur be directed to pay the
amount of the compensation for Sa*yer of Kismat Pargands
Patalda, Bahirbdndh, and Sarhatd, Jdgirs of the late Rdja*
Rdjballabh. November 27.
7716. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a petition from Rdja*
Fathi Ndra*yan Sinh, Zarnfnda*r of Pargani Charkawan, praying
for some abatement from the present assessment of his lands.
November 2 ; No. 13.
7717. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to compare
the collections when the above estate was held under Govern-
ment management (kha*s) with the present, and also to report
whether by proper attention the resources of the estate might
not be improved and augmented. November 2.
7718. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting copy of a petition
from the sons of the late Rdj Ghulm Husaih, requesting a
division of their estate, and submitting a statement of the
establishment he deputed for that purpose. November 20;
No. 4.
7719. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to explain the
grounds upon which he appointed a manager to the estate of
the late Ghuldm Husain. November 20. Answered, Novem-
ber 27 ; No. 22.
7720. Letter to Collector of Bha^galpur, informing him that the Governor-
General in Council authorize him to write off as irrecoverable
certain outstanding balances in his District November 20.
90 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1798.
7721. Letter to Commissioner of Bhiishn^ informing him that the Go-
vernor-General in Council does not think proper to levy the
fine proposed from the Zaminddr of Ra"jshdhf. Novembei 2.
7722. Letter to Collector of Benares, regarding the receipts and ex-
penditure of the public revenue in that province for 1204.
November 6.
7723. Letter to Collector of Bardw&n, authorizing levy of fine upon
Nflmani Halddr. November 2.
7724. Letter to Collector of Bardwa"n, expressing dissatisfaction at his
explanation respecting the transfer of the lands of the Ra*ni to
Raghuna*th. November 2.
7725. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting that the SazaVal
who was deputed to attach the lands of Chaitan Sinh had been
dispossessed of part of them, and reporting the existence of
disputes amongst th.e individuals of the Ra*ja"'s family. Novem-
ber 9; No. 12.
7726. Letter from Collector of Bardw&i, transmitting statements for the
sale of Pargana" Mandalgha't, agreeably to orders of the 22d
June last November 9; No. 16.
7727. Letter to Collector of Bardwa*n, communicating instructions re-
garding the allotment of the rent (Jama*) of the several Parganis
in Mandalgha't. November 9.
7728. Letter from Collector of Bardwa*n, reporting the death of MahaV&if
Bishnukumri, the Zamfnddr of Bardwn, and staring that no
agent (Mukht^r) had appeared; requesting orders thereon.
November 13 ; No. 10.
7729. Letter to Collector of Bardwi in reply, directing him to attach
such portion of the estate of the late Ra*nf as might be sufficient
for the recovery of the arrears at present due, and likewise such
further portion of the estate as might be sufficient for the
recovery of any further ajrears that might accrue during the
current year ; directing him also not to show any preference to
persons who may advance claims to the estate until the right to
the succession shall have been established. November 13.
7730. Circular Letter to the several Collectors, communicating to them
the substance of a Regulation concerning the Quinquennial
. Register. November 9.
7731. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting general account
statement (Jama* VWal Brfkf and Jama* Kharch) of the Sazawal
Nov. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 91
of the lands the private property of the Company for 1204
Bengal era, with his observations thereon. November 27 ,
No. 50. Instructions on the above.
7732. Letter to Collector of Dina'jpur, desiring him to transmit a state-
ment of the lands of the Zamindr of Dina'jpur, consisting of
entire Pargans or other compact portions of land bearing a
revenue (Jama*) orfrom Rs. 6000 to Rs. 10,000. November 6.
7733- Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, regarding the division of
villages in the Zamind&i of Dina'jpur. November 20 ; No. 23.
7734. Letter to Collector of Dina'jpur in reply, informing him that no
fractions of villages should be admitted into the statements of
lands which may be advertised for sale for the recovery of
arrears due from the Zamfndr of Dina'jpur, except in cases
similar to those alluded to at the end of the above letter, and
directing him to inform the Zaminda'r accordingly. Novem.
ber 20.
7735. Letter from Collector of Dina'jpur, respecting the annexations and
separations proposed by the Magistrate of Dina'jpur. Novem-
ber 23 ; No. 2.
7736. Letter to Collector of Dina'jpur, forwarding copy of a petition
from Bahura'ni and Ra*i Jaganna'th, with directions for him to
pay the amount of the Sdyer compensation mentioned therein.
November 27.
7737. Letter from Collector of Dina'jpur, respecting the annexation of
certain Mahals to Ra"jshhL November 30 ; No. 3.
7738. Letter from Governor-General in Council, declining to authorize
the fine proposed to be levied upon the Zammda*r of RljshaTif ;
authorizing sale of lands in Tirhut, BirbMm, Midnapur, Jessor,
Rdjsha*hi, and Bardwdn; approving of fine proposed to be
levied on Nilmani Haldar ; stating that the explanation furnished
by the Collector of Bardwdn respecting the transfer of the lands
of the Ra*n to Raghundth Sinh does not appear to be satis-
factory, November 2 ; No. i.
7739. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that Col-
lectors be prohibited from admitting any transfer of certain
specified parts of an estate without previously reporting the
circumstances of the case to the Board, with the necessary
information regarding the accounts from which the rent (Jama*)
may have been ascertained to have been duly adjusted, and
92 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1798.
also suggesting whether they should not be submitted to the
Governor-General in Council previous to any entries being
made in .the Register of Mutations or other public account.
November 2 ; No. 2.
7740. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
expenditure for repairing the embankments at Hijili during the
past season be authorized November 9 ; No. 15.
7741. Letter from Governor-General in Council, stating having passed
the accounts of the Collector of Birbmim, containing the
receipts and disbursements of Tappd SarMt and Deoghar for
the year 1204 B.S., and directing that Syam Ram Ra"i be
directed to the Courts of Justice for redress ; authorizing pro-
posed sale of lands in Bfrbhiim, Midnapur, Maimansinh, and
Tipperah, for the recovery of arrears of revenue ; expressing
satisfaction at the revenues of Saran having been so punctually
realized, and directing the Board to express to the Collector
the Government's approbation of his conduct; approving of
the instructions issued to the Collector of Tirhut respecting the
farm l^eld by Jangal Thakur; directing the Board to inform the
Acting Collector of R&ngarh that the Government trust, by his
exertions, that order and regularity will be re-established in the
collection of the public revenue. November $ ; No. 25.
7742. Letter to Governor-General in Council, informing of the death of
Rial Bishnukumarf, and of the Board's instructions to the
Collector of Bardwan in consequence. November 13 ; No. u.
7743. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the division of
Gauri Prasdd RaTs lands. November 20; No. 22.
7744. Letter from Governor-General in Council, directing immediate
measures to be taken for the recovery of the arrears due from
lands on account of the year 1203, etc. ; desiring the Board to
inquire into the circumstances attending the decree of forfeiture
of Rrippur in ShaMbacl ; approving of the Board's proceedings
regarding the management of the lands in Tirhut formerly held
as a Jagfr by Ra*j Rdjballabh. November 20 ; No. 41.
7745. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the proposed
annexations and separations to and from the Districts of
Rangpur and Dinajpur. November 23.
7746. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letters from
the Collectors of Dacca, Jessor, Dinajpur, and Maimansinh,
Nov. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 93
respecting the annexations and separations proposed by the
Magistrate of Rdjshdhi, which they consider to be in every way
advisable. November 30 ; No. 5.
7747. Letter from Agent at Hijili, submitting particulars relative to the
balances of his District on account of 1205. November 6;
No. 13.
7748. Letter from Agent at Hijili, transmitting account of the disburse-
ments for the repair of the embankments of the Hijili and
Jessor Districts for 1205. November 9; No. 14.
7749. Letter from Agent at Hijili, informing the Board that Rdjd Nar
N&iyan Rdi has completed his eighteenth year, and transmit-
ting his answer to a Parwdnd (order) desiring to know whether
he was willing to take the management of his estates into his
own hands, and to enter into engagements for the discharge of
the public assessment \ also recommending that the leases of
the several farmers should be continued to the end of the
Decennial Settlement made with them. November 30; No.
26. Approved.
7750. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting account of the
expense of repairing the embankments for the present year.
November 16 ; No. 26.
7751. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, regarding the annexation
of certain Mahals to Rdjshdhf. November 30 ; No. 4.
7752. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a petition from
Rdjd Biswa Nith Rai Bahadur, Zammdar of Pargand Shdhujial.
November 13; No. 12. Petition refused.
7 7 S3- Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting a petition from
Gopinath Bdnarji, and directing him to give him every assist-
ance in his power to put him in possession of the land purchased
by him. November 30.
7754. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, acquainting him that Government
has thought proper to suspend him from his office, and desiring
him to deliver over charge to Mr. Cunninghame. Novem-
ber 9-
7753. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, transmitting him copy of a letter
from the Governor-General in Council, expressing a hope that,
by his exertions, order and tranquillity will be re-established in
the collection of the public revenues. November 9.
7756. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, transmitting a petition from
94
BENGAL RECORDS. L Nov -
Dheon&h SaHi, Zamfndax of Nagpur. November 16 ;
No. 2.
7757. Letter from Collector of Ranigarh, enclosing a petition from
Durjaix Sinh, Zamfndar of Jaipur, complaining of some of his
villages having been plundered, and stating that he had trans-
mitted a copy of it to Lieutenant Colonel Marshall ; also
forwarding a petition from Jagannth Ch&t&ji, purchaser of
part of Pargand, Barf Muni, complaining of having been dispos-
sessed of his purchase. November 16.
7758. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting a petition from
the Sazdwal stationed at the Jagfr of Diwanganj, and one from
the rayats ; likewise regarding the public revenue (Hakikat-i-
Jamd) of the Jagir during the lifetime of Rdjd Rdjballabh.
November 16 ; No, 17.
7759. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, forwarding instructions
respecting the Jdgir of the late Rdjd Rijballabh. Novem-
ber 16.
7760. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, respecting the proposed annexa-
tion of Kunj Ghoraghdt to Kuch Behar. November 23.
7761. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, informing the Board
that the Governor-General in Council has thought proper to
recall Mr. Hunter, and to appoint Mr. Vanderheyden to
proceed to RamgarlvwiQi the authority of Collector. Novem-
ber 9 ; No. i.
7762. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, notifying the appoint-
ment of Mr. Cunninghame as Collector of Ranigarh, and the
appointment of Mr. Vanderheyden as Commissioner in that
District, for the express purpose of inquiring into the causes of
the disturbances there. November 9 ; No. 2.
7763. Letter to Collector of Shahbdd, transmitting him extract of a
letter from the Governor-General in Council respecting the
forfeiture of Riippur Mahal, and directing him to famish the
required information.
7764. Letter from Secretary to the Board, forwarding account sales of
lands lately the property of the Rni of Bardwa^n, disposed of
on the 1 2th instant. November 23 \ No. 5.
7765. Letter from Secretary to the Board, forwarding account sales of
lands lately belonging to the Zamfndaj of Rdjshanl. Novem-
ber 23.
DEC. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 95
7766. Letter to Collector of Sarkdr Sdran, transmitting extract of a
letter from the Governor-General in Council expressing appro-
bation of thfe Collector's conduct in the collection of the
revenues for the past year. November 9.
7767. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, relative to the proposed
separation of Taluk Amira'ba'd from the District of Maimansinh.
November 9 ; No. 10.
7768. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting extract of a letter from
the Governor-General in Cpuncil, and a copy of the Board's
proposition alluded to therein, regarding the management of
the lands formerly the Jagir of Ra*j R4jballabh. November 20.
7769. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to Board's letter of the
1 4th September, enclosing a petition from Bahur&ii and Rai
Jaganna'th, stating that Ra"jd Ra'jballabh was only Mukarrarfddr
of the villages stated in the petition. November 23 \ No. 37.
7770. Letter from Agent at Tamluk, transmitting an account of the
actual expense incurred on account of the canal and embank-
ment (KMl and Pulbandi) repairs in the Districts of Tamluk
and Mahfsha'dal for the past year. November 20 ; No 15.
DECEMBER, 1798.
7771. Petition from Krishna Chaudhrf, praying that the Collector of
Dacca be directed to put him in possession of his Taluk and
Zamind&rf, at present held in farm by Gaur Mohan Samoa*.
December 4.
7772. Petition from Sambhu Chand Ra*i, informing the Board that the
Collector of Bardwa*n's Dfw&r purchased, in the name of his
grandson,, a portion of his (petitioner's) lands, and that the
other bidders, knowing the Dfwa*n's intention to purchase, did
not bid so much as they otherwise would have done. Decem-
ber ii ; No, 57.
7773. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting copy of a letter from
Lieutenant-Colonel Hutchinson, regarding the encroachments
made by the Zaminda*rs upon the High Road from Dina'pur
to Patna*. December n ; No. 33.
7774. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting copy of a second
precept from the Gaya* Court (Adalat), desiring him to put
9 6 BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1798.
Inyat AH KMn in possession of the rent-free (Altamghd) estate
of the late Fazl-ul-Nissd Begam, which was forbidden by the
orders of Government communicated to him on the i4th
September last December 20 ; No. 46.
7775. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, desiring him to apply
by motion to the Court of Appeal to issue the necessary
orders desiring the Judge to withdraw his precept. Decem-
ber 20.
7776. Letter to Commissioner of Bhtishnd, desiring him to transmit
a statement of such of the lands of the Zammddr of Rdjshdhf
as will be sufficient for the recovery, not only of the sums
stated to be due from him to the end of Aswfn, but also of
any arrears which may accrue on account of Krtik or
AgraMyan for the lands held by him in Nadiyd and MurshidaV
Md, and in Bhitarid, and BMshnl December . (No date.)
7777. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting accounts of dis-
bursements for the repairs of the embankments in Mandalghdt
for 1798. December n ; No. 26.
7778. Letter from Collector of Baldwin, transmitting an estimate of
the expense of the embankments in Mandalght for the ensuing
year, and stating having already commenced the repairs
agreeably to instructions in the Board's letter of the i3th.
December 28; No. 16.
7779. Letter from Collector of Bardw^n, transmitting statements of
the Zamindr of Bishnupur's lands, and recommending that
officers be deputed to make the collections of the estate for
the current year. December 28 ; No. 50.'
7780. Letter to Collector of Bardw^n in reply, directing him to depute
the necessary officers to 'attach the whole of the lands of Eijd
Chaitan Sinh situated in his District. December 28.
7781. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, stating that he has not
yet been able to discover any land eligible for Invalid Thdnis.
December 1 1 ; No. 36.
7782. Circular Letter to the several Collectors of the Bengal Mahals,
directing them to charge all defaulters with interest on arrears
due from them, exc pt disqualified proprietors. December 18 :
No. 4.
7783. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, recommending that
the rayats of'Ptgon and Purbhdg be allowed a remission of
DEC, 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 97
rent of Rs. 4000, in consequence of the low price of grain.
December 14 ; No. 18.
7784. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar in reply, informing him
that the Board cannot acquiesce in his proposition ; but if it
should be necessary to allow a suspension for a limited time,
he should furnish a report thereon, and also transmit to the
Board the representations of the rayats. December 14.
7785. Letter from Collector of Din4jpur, in reply to orders regarding,
fractions of villages inserted in the statement of lands for sale.
December 14; No. 25.
7786. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a letter from
the Collector of Shdhbd enclosing proposals for farming
the forfeited estate of Harap Sinh, and recommending that
they be accepted. December 4 j No. 15.
7787. Letter from Governor-General in Council, approving of instruc-
tions issued to the Collector of Bardwdn in consequence of
the ZamindaYs death; authorizing proposed sales of lands
in Bardw&i, Silhet, and Nadiy ; stating that the Government
has reason to think the complaints of Rj Dheon&h Sahi
respecting the incursions of the Marhatt^s are without founda-
tion. December 1 1 ; No. i.
7788. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
disbursements for the repairs of the embankments in Mandalgh<lt
be authorized. December n j No. 27.
7789. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending the
acceptance of the proposals for farming lands in Shhbd,
the property of Government. December 14.
7790. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
Collector of Silhet be authorized to disburse the sum required
for the repairs of the embankments in his District December
28 \ No. 33.
779t. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
Collector of Tirhut be authorized to entertain the establishment
required for the management of the resumed Jrfgfr of Rdjd
Rdjballabh. December 28; No. c " .
7792. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Collector of Murshiddbd enclosing an account
of the expense incurred in repairing certain Zamind&i em-
bankments at B&nunghaX etc., and recommending that the
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Collector be authorized to disburse the amount expended on
the above account, recovering it from the persons on whose
lands the embankments are situated. December 28 j No. 45.
7793. Letter from Collector of Jessor, requesting the attention of the
Board to his letter of soth May last, respecting the application
of the Talukdax of Malai for the payment of his proprietary
allowance (Mlikn). December 4; No, 21.
7794. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, transmitting copy of the
Board's address to Government of the sth June on the above
subject, and the reply thereto. December 4.
7795. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding the transfer of lands
in Yusafpur to the Tdlukd&s. December 14.
7796. Letter to Collector of Jessor, directing him to make a partition
of the lands of Ra*j Ndidyan, should no legal obstacle arise.
December 18.
7797. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, forwarding a petition from
Basfr-ud-din, and requesting to be furnished with orders to
make a regular division of the estate. December 4; Nos.
12 and 13. Approved.
7798. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, in reply to letter of the 9th
ultimo, informing the Board that Sri Ballabh Chaudhri did not
receive his proprietary allowance (Mlikn) from the year
1197 to I2 > and stating that two or three other Talukddrs
were in the same situation. December 4; No. 27.
7799. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to pay
any arrears of monthly allowance (Mushdhari) due to the
landholders, previously ascertaining that Government has no
demand upon them, etc. December 4.
7800. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting having let in farm
the estate of R&n Krishna Majumda'r, he having refused to
agree to the Settlement made by Mr. Dowdeswell. December
28; No. 27.
7801. Letter to Collector of Murshidibdd, returning a letter written by
him, the sense of which was obscure, besides being unintelli-
gible. December 18.
7802. Letter from Collector of MurshidSbdd, submitting an account
re-sale of Mauza* Naiyanpur, and an advertisement for its being
again sold. December 21 ; No. 31.
7803. Letter to Collector of Murshidbd in reply, directing him to
DEC. 1798.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 99
endeavour again to dispose of the above lands, and to instruct
the officer in charge of them to report upon their extent and
gross produce. December 21.
7804. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting the Zammd& having
discharged the whole of the balance for which his lands were
advertised for sale. December 7 ; No. 5.
7805. Letter to Collector of Nadiy in reply, directing him to report
whether the Zamfnddr had met all demands which either had
or would become due from him up to the date on which his
lands were advertised. December 7.
7806. Letter from Collector of Nadiy, in reply to Board's letter of the
1 6th November, enclosing a petition from Krishna Dhan
Chaudhrf. December 7 j No. 18.
7807. Letter to Collector of Nadiya*, in reply, informing him that, as it
was entirely unnecessary for him to issue any Punyd order in
regard to the revenue of the Mahal standing in the name of
Naba Bhawdni Jiban Krishna, and as it appeared to have been
the cause of throwing the late occupant out of possession, he
(the Collector) was responsible for the consequences, and the
Board had directed the complainant to prosecute him for any
loss he might have suffered. December 7.
7808. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, stating that the ZamfndaV, since
his letter of the 3d instant, had paid Rs. 13,000, and promised
to pay the balance in the course of the month, and also peti-
tioned that the sale be suspended for a few days. December
21 ; No. 9. Refused.
7809. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargans, desiring him to make a
partition of the lands of Rlj Naxyan under Regulation 25 of
1793. December 18.
7810. Letter to Collector of R^jshdhf, communicating to him the
Board's instructions to the Collector of Murshiddba'd relative
to ChakH Bhitari, and desiring him to make recovery of the
Mufassal balances outstanding in it an object of his particular
attention. December 21.
7811. Letter from Collector of Ramgarh, transmitting copy of a repre-
sentation from Jagannth Chdttarjf, and reporting having
forwarded a copy to Mr. Vanderheyden ; also transmitting
extract of a letter from lieutenant-Colonel Marshall. Decem-
ber 4 ; No. 17.
ioo BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1798.
7812. Letter to Commissioner at Ramgarh, forwarding extract of a
tetter from Government regarding the complaint of Rajd
Dheonlth Sahdi of the incursions of the Marhatta's. Decem-
ber 7.
;8i.v Letter from Collector of ShaTibdd, transmitting a statement of
lands composing the forfeited estate of Harap Sinh, and of
proposals for farming it, which he recommends may be ac-
cepted. December 4.
-St j. Letter to Collector of Shahdbdd, informing him that the Govemor-
Genenl in Council authorize him to continue such part of
Guru Bakhsh Da's* pension to him during his life as will be
sufficient for his maintenance.
7*15. Letter from Secretaiy to the Board, transmitting account sale of
lands belonging to Rajd Tej Chdnd, together with the Raja's
objections to the sale. December 28 ; No. 70.
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JAN, 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 101
JANUARY, 1799.
7816. Letter to Attorney to the Company, transmitting him copy of a
petition from the Zarninda'r of Jaldmutd, and desiring him to
furnish a report upon the balance of monthly allowance (Mushd-
har) due from him. January 22.
7817. Petition from Kasindth and Biswan&h, Zamfndars of Taxaf Tung
Mahal, etc. in Bishnupur, praying to be put in possession of
lands purchased by them in 1797-8. January 2 ; No. n.
7818. Petition from Mahara'jd Dhirj Pratdp Chand Bahadur, informing
the Board that his grandmother, the late Rdni, left the whole of
the Zaminddri of Bardwdn to him, and praying to be allowed
to pay the revenues through his agent, and enjoy his estate.
January 2 ; No. 26.
7819. Petition from Ganganarayan Mitra, manager (Sarbardhka'r) of
Mah&4jd Dhirdj Pratdp Chnd, informing the Board that he
delivered a petition and a voucher (Chalan) for the instalment
due to the end of Krtik, together with the Radii's will, to the
Collector of Bardwn, who would not accept it, and praying to
be allowed to pay the money at the Board's Office. January 2 ;
No. 27.
7820. Petition from Pahlwan Sinh, legal agent of Bmipndth SaMi,
requesting the Board to direct the Collector of Behar to make
a Settlement of the revenue of Pargard Chapld with his con-
stituent January 8; No. 27.
7821. Petition from Kiilsum Begam, praying that the Jagir and monthly
allowances granted to the late Bhau Begam may be continued
to her, and that the Collectors of Krishnagar and Jessor be
directed to pay her the balance of the allowance and of the
revenues of the Jgfr which was due at Bhau Begam's death.
January 8 ; No. 28.
7822. Petition from Nimal Sinh, complaining that the Collector of
Bardwn has included land belonging to him in the state-
ment of lands for sale in liquidation of arrears due from Rj
Chaitan Sinh. January 15 ; No. 37.
7823. Petition from Gangnarayan Mitra, manager (S&baraTikar) of
Kumar Prat^p Chajid Bahadur, informing the Board that all
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the Mahals of his constituent's estate have been attached, and
praying the Board to direct the Collector to assist him in the
collection of his rent. January 15.
7824. Petition from Uday Nfciyan Chaudhri, praying that his Zamin-
ddrf may not be sold in liquidation of arrears of revenue due
from Pargana" Sibpur in Dacca. January 18 ; No. 10.
7825. Petition from Rm Sewak Mallik, praying that the land belonging
to Raja" Tej Chdnd which he has purchased may be delivered
over to him, and that he may not be obliged to take back the
purchase money. January 18 ; No. 25.
7826. Petition from R^msundar Ghosh, requesting the Board to in-
struct the Collector of the 24 Pargana's to farm to him the khds
Taluk of the late Zaminddr Gopdl Knt Ral January 22 ;
No. 29.
7827. Petition from Kdsina'th and Biswandth Bdnarji, informing the
Board that the Collector of Bardwn has inserted lands pur-
chased by them in the statement of lands to be sold for the
recovery of arrears due from Ra"jd Chaitan Sinh, and requesting
that the sale may be postponed. January 25 ; No. 16.
7828. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting petition of Pahlwan for
his report. January 8.
7829. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting extract of a letter from
the Governor-General in Council regarding the continuance of
pensions in his District. January n.
7830. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting extract of a letter from
the Vice-President in Council, and a copy of the Board's address
to which it refers, concerning the encroachments made by the
landholders in his District on the High Road. January 5.
7831. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting letter and enclosure
from the Sub-Secretary to Government, and desiring him to
submit an early report upon the subject of the Nawdb Dildwar
Jang's representation. January 22.
7832. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding the appointment of a
manager to the estate of the late Raja* GhuHm Husain Khdn.
January 22 j No, 45.
7833. Letters from Collector of Bfrbmim, transmitting a list of transfers
of several Mahals which have been entered on the Register of
Intermediate Mutations. January 2, No. 15 ; and January 29,
No. 41.
7834. Letter to Commissioner of Bhiishnd, desiring him to submit a
JAN. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 103
Jam KJiarch account of the receipts and disbursements of
that portion of the Zamindar of Rajshalif s estate under his
control during the years 1202, 1203, and 1204, made up so as
to enable the Board to make a final adjustment of the monthly
allowance (Mushaliara") paid or payable to the Zamfndar.
January 2.
7835. Letter from Collector of Benares, informing the Board of his
intention to proceed to Pargana* Lakneswar to make the
Mufassal Settlement of it, and transmitting copy of an Ishtak-
nm which he has published for the information of the
Zaminda>s, and of an order to the Chaudhrfs. January 15 ;
No. 31.
7836. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, transmitting copy of petition from
Kasina"th and Biswanath Banarji for his report. January 2.
7837. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, transmitting petition from Maha"-
rajd Dhirdj Cha"nd and one of his managers (Sarbarahkars), with
directions to furnish an early report on the circumstances set
forth by the petitioners, and to receive the money tendered by
them. January 2.
7838. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, respecting arrears due from
Rajd, Tej Chnd. January 15 ; No. 26.
7839. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, informing the Board that,
agreeably to orders of the isth November, he had caused the
demands for the ZamindaVi revenues to be affixed at the chief
Zamind&f Court January 22 ; No. 40.
7840. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, desiring him to depute the
necessary officers to attach the whole of the lands which were
considered as the property of the late Rdni at the time of her
death, but stating that the Board do not think it necessary to
pass any orders regarding the succession to the estate. Janu-
ary 22.
7841. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, in reply to orders of nth
September 1798^ regarding the grant for the land held by the
family of the late Gokul Ghoshal January 2 ; No. 43.
7842. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, transmitting extract of a letter
from the Vice-President in Council respecting his report upon
the waste lands in his District. January 8.
7843. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, transmitting letter and
enclosures from the Sub-Secretary to Government respecting the
elephants taken from the Zaminddr of Karaibari. January 1 1.
104 BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN. 1799.
7844. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting petition from Nilmani,
Zamindir of Rdjnagar, and requesting to be informed whether
he shall transmit a statement of his lands for sale or comply
with the prayer of the petitioner. January 2 \ No. 1 7. Directed
to transmit a statement of the petitioner's lands for sale.
7845. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting petition from Uday
Ndrayan, with directions to suspend the sale of the peti-
tioner's land should his representations prove well founded.
January 18.
7846. Letter to Collector of Dacca, respecting the provision to be
made for the maintenance of the Zaminddr of AmrdbddL Janu-
ary 18.
7847. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting copy of a petition
from the Zamindir of DincLjpur, praying that certain lands of
his advertised to be sold at the Presidency may be sold at the
Collector's Court January 4 ; No. 20.
7848. Letter to Collector of Din4jpur, informing him that the Vice-
President in Council has resolved to adopt the propositions of
the Magistrate of Dinjpur regarding the boundaries of Rangpur,
and desiring him to submit a general account statement (Jam
Wgsil Bdki) of the Mahals ordered to be separated from his
District, January 8.
7849. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letter from
the Collector of Chittagong, and of the resolutions alluded to
in it, regarding the grant for the land held by the family of the
late Gokul GhosML January 2 ; No. 44.
7850. Letter from Vice-President in Council, approving of the proposals
for letting in farm the forfeited lands in Shdha^bdd. January
8 i No. 2.
7851. Letter to Vice-President in Council, submitting copies of letters
and enclosures from the Collectors of Dindjpur and Rangpur,
and recommending that the establishment required by the
Collector of Dinajpur for making an assessment (Jambandf),
etc. of the resumed Jagfr of the late Rdjd Rijballabh be
authorized. January 8 \ No. 24.
7852. Letter from Vice-President in Council, authorizing sale of lands
in Dacca, 24 Paigana's, Jessor, and Saran ; approving of instruc-
tions furnished to the Collectors of Bhdgalpur and Behar
regarding the encroachments made on the High Road; approv-
ing of proposed sale of lands in Benares, Tipperah, RdjshM,
JAN. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 105
24 Pargands, BMgalpur, Bardwan, Murshiddbad,
and Purniah. January u j No. 40.
7853. Letter to Vice-President in Council, transmitting the accounts of
the Stone Mahal for a period of 12 months, with proposals
concerning the management of it, and recommending that the
accounts be passed. January 15 ; No. 13.
7854. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbaxi, informing him that the Vice-
President in Council has passed the accounts of the expense
for the repairs of the embankments in his District in the past
season. January 22.
7855. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, informing him that the Vice-
President in Council has resolved that the annexations proposed
by the Magistrate of Bljsh^hf be carried into effect, and
desiring him to submit an account statement (Jamd Wsil
Bdki) of the revenue of the land ordered to be transferred from
his District. January 8.
7856. Letter to Collector of Nadiy, directing him to submit a receipt
and disbursement (Jam Kharch) account of that portion of
the Zamind^r of Rdjshdhi's estate which was under his control
during the years 1202, 1203, and 1204, drawn up to enable the
Board to make a final adjustment of the monthly allowance
(Mush^hard) paid or payable to the Zamindax. January 4.
7857. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting the sums paid by the
Zammdax on account of balances due from him, and of the
amount still due. January 15 ; Nos. 22 and 2 2 a.
7858. Letter to Collector of Purniah, transmitting letter from the Vice-
President in Council, expressing satisfaction at the punctuality
with which the Public Revenues of his District have been
realized. January u.
7859. Letter to Collector of RijsMhf, informing him that the Gover-
nor-General in Council has resolved that the annexations pro-
posed by the Magistrate of Rdjshdhf be carried into effect.
January 8.
7860. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, transmitting proposed estab-
lishment for making the collections of Panchet, and reporting
having committed the management of the collections to a
Tahsfldaj. January 18; No. 7.
7861. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting extract from
the proceedings of Government, and stating that the com-
manding officer at Jogfgophd has been directed to deliver up
I0 6 BENGAL RECORDS. QAN. 1799.
the elephants alluded to in the letter of the soth October to
the Commissioner of Kuch Behar, in order that they may be
restored to the Zarmnddr of Karaibdri. January IT \ No. 7.
#862. Letter from Secretary to Government* transmitting copy of a
representation from Nawdb Dildwar Jang, and desiring the
Board to submit to Government any information which it
may possess on the subject of the Nawdb's claim. January 22 ;
No. 8.
7863. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of letter
and enclosures from the Collector of Bardwdn, together with
the instructions of the Board regarding the Zammddri of the
late Rdni. January 25.
7864. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, authorizing him to accept pro-
posals for farming the forfeited lands, January 8.
7865. Letter to Collector of Silhet, transmitting him extract of a letter
from the Vice-President in Council, expressing satisfaction at
the punctuality with which the Public Revenues of his District
have been realized. January 8.
7866. Letter to Collector of Sarkdr Sdran, transmitting extract of a
letter from the Vice-President in Council regarding his repre-
sentation concerning the causes of the landholders withholding
the payment of their revenues. January 1 1.
7867. Letter from Collector of Sarkdr Sdran, reporting on disturbances
in the northern part of his District. January 29 ; No. 20.
7868. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, recommending that the estate
of Roshandra Khanam, in consequence of the very great
mismanagement of it, be taken charge of by Government.
January 15 \ No. 27. Declined.
7869. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting copy of a petition
from Imdm Bakhsh, Kdzi of Darbhdngd, setting forth his right to
the village of Shikdrpur Kanreh. January 15 ; No. 28.
7870. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, informing him the Board
is of opinion the Kdzf has not established his claim, and
directing him to inform the Board what measures he has taken
for the settlement of the land agreeably to orders of 3oth
January 1798. January 15.
7871. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting him copy of a petition
from Bahurdnf and Jagannth Prasdd for his report. January 22.
FEB. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 107
FEBRUARY, 1799.
7872. Petition from Swanip Chandra, requesting the Board to direct the
Collector of Bardwa'n not to sequester lands belonging to him.
February 8.
7873. Petition from the Zaminddr of Bishnupur, praying that the Board
will investigafe the conduct of the SazaVal of his estate.
February 26 ; No. 10.
7874. Petition from Kdsindth and Biswandth Bnarji, stating that they
have not yet been able to obtain possession of certain lands
purchased by them, and praying that the commanding officer
at Bishnupur be directed to furnish them with protection.
February 26; No. 12.
7875. Letter from Collector of Behar, in reply to orders of the 22d
ultimo respecting the property of Rdj Pitambar Sinh. Febru-
ary 19 ; No. 6.
7876. Letter from Commissioner of Bhiishnd, informing the Board of
the amount of the balances outstanding in Bmishnd, and in the
other divisions of the Rdjshdhi estate. February 5 ; No. 37.
7877. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, informing him of the appropriation
of the proceeds of a sale of the Zamfnddr of Bardwdn's lands
sold at the Presidency, and expressing surprise at his not
having furnished the statements necessary for the recovery of
the arrears still due from the Zammdax. February 8.
7878. Letter from Collector of Bardwa'n, transmitting copy of a petition
from the Sazdwal of Bishnupur respecting the disturbances
in that Zammd&f. February 19 ; No. 16.
7879. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, transmitting copy of a petition
from the Zamindar of Bishnupur, and desiring him to submit
the statement of receipts and disbursements (Jamd Kharch and
Jamd Wdsil Bdki) of the Sazdwal, who was entrusted with the
collections of the Zammdaii of Bishnupur during the period
of its attachment, and also directing him to furnish a report
upon the circumstances set forth in the petition. February 26.
7880. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting Account Settle-
ment of the Kps Mahal for 1205, February 12 ; No. 35.
7881. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting copy of a letter
from Nawdb Nasrat Jang, requesting that his monthly allowance
(Mushdhard) may be paid regularly. February 12.
io8 BENGAL RECORDS. [FEB. 1799.
78*82. Letter to Collector of Dina'jpur, communicating instructions
regarding the balances of his District in consequence of a
special report from the Accountant. February 12.
7883. Letter from Collector of Dina'jpur, transmitting a statement of
the personal property of the Zaminddr of Dina'jpur comprised
in certain Mahals advertised for sale. February 26.
7884. Letter from Governor -General in Council, authorizing the
provisional settlement of lands the property of Government
in Shdha'ba'd j authorizing proposed sale of lands in Jessor
and 24 Fergana's. February i ; No. 25.
7885. Letter from Governor-General in Council, transmitting two letters
from the Collector of Tirhut respecting the provision to be
made for the maintenance of the two sons of the late leaseholder
(Mukarrariddr) of Basdrf. February 5 ; No. .
7886. Letter to Governor-General in Council, in reply to orders of the'
1 6th November last, transmitting a copy of the letters received
from the Collectors, and of the detailed instructions issued
to them, which the Board hopes will tend to give greater effect
to the Regulation regarding the distribution of leases (Pattys).
February 15 j No. 67.
7887. Letter from Governor-General in Council, approving of the
re-annexation of Chakla* Bhitaria" to the District of Rjshalif.
February 19; No. i.
7888. Letter from Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Acting Collector of Ra*mgarh, in reply to inquiries
contained in the letter from Government of the 3oth November
last respecting the reasons of the Ra"ja* of Na*gpur for withholding
payment of the Public Revenue. February 22 ; No. 19.
7889. Letter from Collector of Jessor, respecting the transfer of the
Yusafpur Zamind^ri. February 8 \ No. 36.
7890. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, respecting outrages committed
by the Chudrs. February 8.
7891. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, respecting disturbances in
his District. February 15 ; No. 8.
7892. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, stating that the Board will
address the Vice-President in Council respecting the disturb-
ances above mentioned. February 15.
7893. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting extract of a letter
from the Vice-President in Council regarding the disturbances
in his District, for report. February 22.
FEB. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 109
7894. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, communicating instructions
regarding the Zaminda*rf embankments of Bdmungha'ta* and
KumiaVganj, approved of by Government. February i.
7895. Letter from Collector of Murshida'ba'd, infprrning the Board of
his having delivered over charge of Chakli 'BhitarM to the
Collector of Rajshalif. February 8 ; No. 15.
7896. Letter from Collector of Murshida'ba'd, in reply to orders respect-
ing the Zamfnddrf embankments situated in Pargana* AkbarshaTif.
February 15 ; No. 42.
7897. Letter to Collector of Murshida'ba'd, desiring him to transmit
a statement of lands belonging to the Zamfnda'r of Rajshdhf,
situated in Nfj Chakla* RljshaTif, for sale. February 22.
7898. Letter from Collector of Murshida'ba'd, regarding the balances
due from Nij ChakU Rajshdhf, February 22 ; No. 8.
.7899. Letter from Collector of Nadiya", in reply to circular orders
respecting the collections of the current year. February 8 ;
No. 9a.
7900. Letter to Collector of Nadiya*, desiring him to submit a statement
of the whole of the lands of the Zamfnd^r of Ra'jshalil situated
in his District, divided into lots of Rs. 10,000 each, and direct-
ing him to inform the Board of the measures which guided
him in the allotment of the rent (Jama"). February 19.
7901. Letter from Collector of 24 Parana's, transmitting the statement
required by the Board's orders of the 2ist ultimo, regarding
the lands adjudged by Government to be the property of the
Raja* of Nadiyl February 8 j No. 30.
7902. Letter from Collector of Rajshdhf, regarding the claims to the
estate of Sayyid Ghula"m Sultan Chaudhri, Zaminddr of 8 annas
or one-half share of Pargana" Salbaris. February 8 ; No. 29.
7903. Letter from Collector of RdjshaH, transmitting an estimate of the
expense required for the repairs of the Bhitarid embankments
during the cuirent year. February 19 j No. 25.
7904. Letter from Collector of Ramgarh, stating that the Marhattas
have not lately disturbed the tranquillity of that part of the
country. February 22 ; No. 18.
7905. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, authorizing him to entertain the
proposed establishment for making the collections of that
part of the resumed Jagir of the late Raja* Rdjballabh, which
is situated in his District. February i.
7906. Letter to Collector of Tamluk, authorizing the disbursement of
no BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1799.
a sum not exceeding the amount of his estimate for repairing
the embankments. February 2.
MARCH, 1799.
7907. Letter to Accountant to the Board, transmitting Board's pro-
ceedings of the 8th ultimo, and of the present date, regarding
the salt-land (Khalari) rents claimed by the proprietors of Amird-
bdd, for his report upon the circumstances set forth in the letters
from the Collector of Tipperah. March i.
7908. Petition from Swardp Chdnd Rdi, informing the Board that -
the Collector of Bardwdn did not pay any attention to a
petition he presented him, praying him to release his lands
from attachment March 8 ; No. 27.
7909. Petition from Gauri Charan Chaudhrf, praying to be put in pos-
session of lands purchased by him in Bishnupur. March 8 ;
No. 3.
7910. Petition from Uday Ndrdyan, Brajd Nardyan, and Lakshmi
Ndrdyan Rdi, regarding the sale of Pargand Sibpur in Salfmdbdd,
in the District of Dacca. March 13.
7911. Petition from RdiKumdr, praying that the Collector of Midnapur be
instructed not to dispossess her of her house and lands assigned
for the support of gods (Debottar). March 19 ; No. 2.
7912. Petition from Rdmsundar Chaudhri, purchaser of Mauzd Sibrdm
in Rangpur, praying the Board to direct the Collector to put
him in possession of lands given to him by the former Zamin-
ddr as rent-free (Ldkhirdj) since the Decennial Settlement
March 19.
7913. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting letter and enclosure
from the Sub-Secretary to Government regarding the payment
of the invalids, for his information and guidance. March 23.
7914. Letter from Collector of Bfrbmim, transmitting a statement of
lands of the Zamfnddr of Bfrbhdm for sale on account of arrears
of revenue, and stating that, as the Zamfnddr has no more rent-
paying (Mdlguzdrf) land in the District, he is unable to cany
out the orders of the i4th December and the 4th January
relating to the decrees passed against the Zamfnddr. March
S;No. 37.
7915. Letter from Collector of Benares, reporting his arrival in Pargand
Lakneswar, and requesting the assistance of a military force to
MAR. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. m
enable him to form a Mufassal Settlement, and to enable him
to recover the arrears of the Pargand. March i ; No. 3.
7916. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to furnish the Board
with his opinion respecting the disposal of the lands which
have been adjudged forfeited to Government March i.
7917. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting letter from the Vice-
President in Council, together with the Board's address to which
it alludes, regarding the Settlement of Pargan Lakneswar.
March 8.
7918. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting him extract of a letter
from the Vice-President in Council regarding the management
of the Stone Mahal. March 23.
7919. Letter to Collector of Bardw&a, transmitting letter from the Vice-
President in Council regarding the disturbances in his District.
March i.
7920. Letter from Collector of Bardwn, transmitting annual report
upon the balances outstanding on account of the year 1204.
March i ; No. 56.
7921. Letter from Acting Collector of Bardwdn, reporting the death of
the Collector. March 5 ; No. n.
7922. Letter from Acting Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting two peti-
tions from Ksindth and Biswanth Bdnarji and Durg Charan,
praying to be allowed a suspension of revenue, their estates
having been plundered by the low people (Chudrs). March 5 ;
No. 32. Directed to report whether in his opinion the peti-
tioners are entitled to the suspension asked for.
7923. Letter to Collector of Bardw^n, directing him to report to the
Board whether in his opinion any advantage would arise from
disposing of the large Mahals at the Presidency. March 12.
7924. Letter to Collector of Baxdw&i, transmitting copy of a letter and
enclosure from the Sub-Secretary to Government, and desiring
him to furnish a circumstantial report upon the grants of rent-
free lands in Bishnupur alluded to in it. March 15.
7925. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a statement of
establishment required for attaching the Bardwn Zamfnddri
and the lands of Chaitan Sinh, agreeably to orders of 22d and
15th January last. March 15 ; No. 29.
7926. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, proposing, as the greater part
of the Zamind^ri is under attachment, the Government should
provide for the repair of the embankments. March 23 ; No. 25.
ii2 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1799.
7927. Letter to Collector of Bardw^n in reply, directing him to make
such repairs as may be immediately required. March 23.
7928. Letter from Collector of Bardw&i, in reply to orders of the i2th
instant, staling that he does not conceive any particular advan-
tage would arise by disposing of the larger Mahals of the
Bardwdn lands at the Presidency. March 23.
7929. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, informing him that the Vice-
President in Council approves of the Settlement of the Kdpds
Mahal. March i.
7930. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, respecting complaints of the
Tlukdrs of Mahal Mujrdi against Masnad KMn, through
whom they have been accustomed to pay their revenues.
March 12 ; No. 73.
7931. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, informing him that the Board
is of opinion that Masnad KMn should be left in possession
till the T&ukdrs can establish their right to a separation under
Regulation 8 of 1793. March 12.
7932. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, transmitting letter and enclo-
sure from the Sub-Secretary to Government regarding the
Settlement of the emigrants from Arkdn, for his information
and guidance. March 19.
7933. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, respecting the waste land in his
District. March 23.
7934. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, informing of Rdja
Harendra Ndiiyan having attained his i8th year, and request-
ing instructions on the subject March i ; No. 29.
7935- Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar in reply, directing him to
invest the Rdj with the management of such of his lands as lie
within the Company's territories, and stating that the Board
will submit his letter for the orders of Government respecting
his independent territories. March i.
7936. Letter from Collector of Dacca, in reply to orders of the rSth
January regarding the balances of Sibpur. March 15 ; No. 25.
7937- Letter to Collector of Dacca, in reply to the above, transmitting
copy of a petition from 'Uday Nfciyan, Brajd Ndrdyan, and
Lakshmf Ndnlyan IUK, and directing him to state particularly
on what grounds he has been led to infer that Pargand Sibpur
has reverted under fictitious names to the original proprietor.
March 15.
8- Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, in reply to orders of the 26th
MAR. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 113
ultimo regarding buildings or other property belonging to the
Zammda"r of Dinajpur in the Mahals advertised for sale;
likewise transmitting a statement of the ZamindaYs property in
the Districts of Rajsh^hi, Purniah, Rangpur, and Bardwa*n,
March 19; No. 29.
7939. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding the sale of
the lands of Raja" Tej Cha"nd ; the balances of the past year,
1797-98; the purchase of lands in Tirhut for the Invalid
Establishment ; the Settlement of the Kps Mahal in Chitta-
gong ; the disturbances in Midnapur and Bardwn, etc. March
i ; No. i.
7940. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter and enclosure from the Collector of Benares, respecting
the proposed Mufassal Settlement of Pargana* Lakneswar, and
recommending that he be furnished with the military force
required by him. March i \ No. 6.
7941. Letter to Governor-General in Council, communicating instruc-
tions regarding the proposed suspensions to the purchasers of
the lands in Yusafpur, on account of salt-land (desi Khdldri)
rents, and respecting the Settlement of Pargana" Yusafpur ; also
authorizing proposed sale of lands in Purniah, 24 Pargands,
Nadiya\ Saran, and Tirhut. March 8; No. 37.
7942. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter and enclosure from the Collector of Rangpur, regarding
the cultivation of poppy in his District, and recommending
that it be destroyed. March 12 ; No. 30.
7943. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting estimate of
expense required for embankment repairs in MandalgMt in the
current year, and recommending that it be authorized. March
15 ; No. 14.
7944. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting an estimate
of the expense required for the repair of the embankments in
Hijili and Jaleswar in the year 1206, and recommending that
the amount be authorized. March 23 ; No. 34.
7945. Letter from Governor-General in Council, forwarding instructions
regarding waste lands in Chittagong ; authorizing sale of lands,
etc. March 23 ; No. 59.
7946. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting proceedings
relative to the estate of the Raja* of Kuch Behar. March 26 ;
No. 17.
1 1 4 BEXGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1799.
7^47. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the resumption
of the lands held under military tenures (Paikdn) in Midnapur.
March 26 ; No. 53.
7948. Letter from Agent at Hijili, transmitting estimate of the expense
for the repairs of the embankments in the year 1206 Vildyati
era. March 23 ; No. 33.
7949. Letter from Collector of Jessor, in reply to orders of the 8th
ultimo, regarding the allowance to the late Bhau Begam.
March 5 ; No. 23.
7^50. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating that the guardian of the
Zanifndar of Yusafpur has instituted a suit against Government
for the recovery of the salt-land (desi Khalari) rents, etc.
March 19 ; No. 32.
7951. Letter from Collector of Jessor, acknowledging receipt of Board's
letter of the iQth directing a suspension to be granted to the
Zamindar of Yusafpur equivalent to the amount of his claim
for salt-land (desi Khakiri} rents, and transmitting a petition
from Talukdars who purchased land from the 2&minddr by
private sale. March 29 ; No. 18.
71.52. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, transmitting letter and
enclose from the Sub-Secretary to Government regarding the
land which constituted the Nawdrd Mahal. March 19.
71.53. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, regarding the disturbances in
his District March i.
7954. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, forwarding the report required
of him on the 22d ultimo regarding Paikan lands. March 8 ;
No. 28.
7^55. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting an estimate of
the expense of the embankment repairs in his Distiict for the
Current year. March 19 ; No. 19.
7956. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, informing the Board that the
manager of the estate of the late Zamfndar of Birbhiim was
plundered by the low people (Chudrs), and obliged to make his
escape to Midnapur. March 23 ; No. 6.
7957. Letter from Collector of Murshidabdd, transmitting, agreeably to
orders of 22d February, a statement of the lands comprising
Nij Chakla Rajshahi for sale, and likewise submitting copy of
a petition from Raja Biswandth, and of a letter from Nawdb
Bdbar Jang. March 19; No. 45.
7958. Letter from Collector of Murshidabdd, transmitting a petition
MAR. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 115
from Raj Sionith Ra"i, praying that his Tdluk may be excluded
from the statement of lands to be sold for balances due from
Nij ChakM R^jsh^hf. March 23 ; No. 28.
7959. Letter to Collector of Murshiddba'd in reply, informing him that
if the lands mentioned in the above petition have not been
separated from the Zaminddri of Rdjshalii, according to the
Regulations, they are of course responsible for the arrears due
from the whole. March 23.
7960. Letter from Collector of Nadiya*, in reply to orders of the 22d
February regarding the allowances of the late JBhau Begam.
March 5 ; No. 25.
7961. Letter from Collector of Nadiya", transmitting a statement of the
arrears of revenue due by Raj Iswar Chdnd, likewise a state-
ment of deductions to be allowed the purchasers of certain
Mahals on account of the repairs of embankments. March 26.
7962. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing him to forward a
more explicit explanation of the above. March 26.
7963. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, regarding the disbursements
for the repair of the Bhitaria" embankments. March 8 ; No. 20.
Authorized, March 23.
7964. Letter from Collector of R&ngarh, reporting having released the
lands of Anand Sinh from attachment March 5; No. 12.
Approved.
7965. Letter from Collector of R&ngarh, transmitting 21 petitions from
the under-renters (Mdlguzrs), complaining of the extortions of
R&nsundar Mitra, the late Dfwi. March 8 ; No. 18.
7966. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, communicating instructions for the
recovery of the balances from the Rajd of Nagpur. March 23.
7967. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, regarding the cultivation of
poppy in his District. March 12 ; No. 28.
7968. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, regarding the confine-
ment of Baniad Sinh, proprietor of Tappd Jamlpur in Tirhut
March 12; No. 7.
7969. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, regarding the Board's
reference concerning the balances due from the estate of the
late Rni of Bardw&i. March 12 ; No. 10.
7970. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, informing the Board
that the Vice-President in Council approves of the orders issued
to the Collector of Bardwan on the representation of Rajd Tej
Chand and Hari Prasad Pathak. March 15 ; No. 10.
ii6 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1799,
7971. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, desiring the Board to
direct the Acting Collector of Bardw&i to make particular
inquiry into the grants of rent-free lands supposed to have been
fraudulently given by the "B&} of Bishnupur. March 15.
7972. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, transmitting a repre-
sentation from Nawdb Nasfr-ul-Mulk, and directing the Board
to furnish any information in their power on the subject of it.
March 19 ; No. 16.
7973. Letter from Sub-Secretary to Government, transmitting extract
from proceedings of Government regarding the Settlement of
the emigrants from Ardkn, and desiring the Board to issue the
necessary instructions to the Collector of Chittagong. March
19; No. 37.
7974. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding the construction
of a battery at Makrpat. March 23 j No. 7.
7975. Letter to Collector of Sarkr Sdran, transmitting copy of a letter
and enclosure from the Sub-Secretary, with directions to furnish
the information regarding the rice despatched from his station
in 1784. March 26.
7976. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, in reply to the orders of the
8th instant regarding the adjustment of the salt-land (Khdldrf)
rents of Amfr&b&l and Bhulul March i j No. 32.
7977. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting letter from the Vice-
President in Council authorizing an allowance to the two sons
of the late Mukarrarid&r of Pargand Biserl March 8.
APRIL, 1799.
7978. Letter from Accountant to the Board, reporting upon the claim
of Rij Bfandryan, Zamind^r of Jalmut, to the amount of
surplus revenue said to have been collected from him. April
12; No. 32.
7979. Letter to Accountant, informing him of the appropriation of the
sale of Rja Iswar Chdnd's lands in Nadiyd. April 19.
7980. Application from Mr. Frushard, requesting that the lands, etc.
belonging to him may be excluded from lie sale of the Rij of
Birbhtim's lands. April 5 ; No. 30.
7981. Letter from Mr. Frushard, informing the Board of the attachment
of his lands by the Collector of Birbhiim. April 9 ; No. 6.
7982. Letter to Mr. Frushard in reply, informing him that the Collector
APRIL 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 117
of Bfrbhiim has been ordered to suspend the sale of his lands.
April 9.
7983. Petition from Bahu Rdnf and Ri Jaganndth Prasdd, praying the
Board to direct the Collectors of Dindjpur, Rangpur, and Tirhut
to collect the balances outstanding in the Jdgir of the late Rdjd
Rdjballabh, and to pay the amount to them. April 9 ; No. 9ia.
7984. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting copy of a petition
from Mir Indyat Alf Khdn, accompanied with a precept from
the Court April 26 ; No. 49.
7985. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to ascertain and report
from what date the establishment for collecting the Gayd dudes
was entertained, and in whose time it was first employed.
April 30.
7986. Letter from Collector of Birbhdm, regarding the Mushhar allowed
to the widow of the late Zaminddr, Muhammad Asad Zamdn
Khdn. April 16; No. 35.
7987. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, desiring him to postpone
the sale of the land from which the widow received the above
allowance. April 16.
7988. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim ? transmitting a letter from the
Vice-President in Council regarding the sale of the land held
by Mr. Frushard. April 26.
7989. Letter to Collector of ^Benares, regarding the attachment of the
lands of Sio Prasanna Sinh. April 9.
7990. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting copies of petitions
presented to him by the Tahsfldax of Pargand Jaunpur, and of
his orders thereon, together with the papers received from the
Court (Adilat) regarding the treasure plundered by Wazfr Alf.
April i2- 3 No ii.
7991. Letters (2) to Collector of Benares in reply, regarding the suspen-
sion to be granted to the Tahsflddr for the treasure plundered
byWazfrAli. April 26.'
7992. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Judge regarding the subsistence to be allowed Bdbu
Jagat Sinh and his family. April 30 ; No. 37.
7993. Letter from Collector of Benares, informing of his having discon-
tinued the establishment entertained by the late superintendent
of the Stone Mahal, and transmitting copy of advertisement for
sale of the stones on hand. April 30 ; No. 72.
7994. Letter from Collector of Baidwdn, regarding the reduction from
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the rent (Jamd) of the Baldwin Zamfnddrf on account of
embankment repairs, and transmitting a corrected statement of
the lands ordered to be sold on the 4th and i2th instant.
April 2 ; No. 2.
7995. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a statement of
lands for sale the property of Rdjd Tej Chdnd, and also a
statement of lands belonging to the Zamfnddr of Dindjpur.
April 2 ; No. 54. Instructions forwarded.
7996. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting petition from
Rdjd Tej Chdnd, praying the Board to suspend the sale of his
lands ordered to be disposed of on the 4th and islh instant,
and proposing to pay the arrears due by him in instalments.
April 5 ; No, 31. Refused.
7997. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, authorizing him to disburse
amount of his estimate for repair of the embankments in
Mandalghdt. April 5.
7998. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a letter from the
Vice-President in Council, together with the Board's address
of the i5th ultimo regarding the management of the Jungle
Mahals, for his report. April 9.
7999. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, in reply to orders of 2d
January requiring a report upon the claim of Rdjd Pratdp
Chdnd to the Zaminddri of Bardwdn, in virtue of a mortgage
deed (Hebdndmd) said to have been executed in his favour by
the late Ranf. April 9 ; No. 35.
8000. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a statement of
lands made over from the Zaminddri of Bardwdn to Raja* Tej
Chdnd, proposed to be sold in liquidation of balances due.
April 16 ; No. 44.
8001. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government, and of the Board's address to which
it refers, regarding the mortgage (Hebdndmd) supposed to have
been executed by the late Rdni of Bardwdn. April 26.
8002. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting copies of letters
from Captain Cox, from the Magistrate of the Zila*, and from
Mr. Hooper, together with a bill drawn by Captain Cox for
Rs. 20,000 for purchasing grain for the subsistence of the
Ardkdn emigrants, and requesting the Board to instruct the
Collector of 'Dacca to supply him with cash to enable him
to answer Captain Cox's future demands. April 5 ; No. 43.
APRIL 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 119'
8003. Letter from Collector of Dacca, stating that nearly one half of
the lands of Pargand Idalpur is held as rent free (Lfthiraj) ; but
as they have never been registered, they have consequently
become liable to be assessed. April 5; No. 15. Directed to
proceed with the assessment of the above lands.
8004. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, transmitting copy of a repre-
sentation from the Zamfnda*r regarding the depredations
committed by the religious mendicants (Sanya*sfs) on his
rayats. April 2 \ No. 10. Directed to communicate with the
Magistrate on the subject.
8005. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, transmitting an account
statement (Jam Wa*sil Bald) of the Mahals separated from his
District and annexed to RajshaM April 5 ; No. 70.
8006. Letter to Collector of Dinajpur, transmitting copy of a petition
from Bahu Rnf and Ri Jaganna*th Prasdd, with directions to
furnish an account statement (Jama Wasil Bdki) of that part of
the Jagir of the late Rajd Rajballabh situated in his District,
made up to the time of his death, and stating the amount of
the balances realized since. April 9.
8007. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing proposed'
sale of lands in Bhagalpur, Bfrbhtim, Midnapur, and 24
Pargana's; transmitting Mr. Yanderheyden's report on the
conclusion of his inquiry into the causes of the late disturb-
ances in Rangpur; and communicating instructions as to
the measures to be pursued regarding Raja Garur Nardyan
Deo, and the other landholders, who appear to have suffered
from the misconduct of the Collector, and the frauds and
oppressions of his Dfwn. April 2 ; No. i.
8008. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letter and
enclosures from the Acting Collector of Chittagong regarding
the sums required by Captain Cox for the subsistence of the
Aralca'n emigrants. April 5.
8009. Letter from Governor-General in Council, respecting the destruc-
tion of the poppy plant, stated to have been cultivated in
Rangpur; respecting the circumstances and situation of the
Zamfndar of Bishnupur, and the recovery of the balances due
from his estate \ respecting the settlement of the lands held
under military tenure (Paildn) in Midnapur, and the lands of
Sio Prasanna Sinh in Benares, ordered to be attached. April
9 ; No. i.
'iso BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1799.
Soio, Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting a mortgage
deed (Hebdnamd) stated to have been executed by the late
Ra"ni of Bardwn in favour of her grandson. April 9 ; No. 37.
Sou, Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letter and
enclosures from the Collector of Benares, relative to a claim
preferred by the Tahsilddr of Jaunpur to a remission of revenue
in consequence of a remittance made by him, having been
plundered by Wazir Ali, and recommending that he be directed
to apply to the Magistrate for indemnification from the
proceeds of the sale of Wazfr All's effects. April 12;
No. 13,
8012. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the suspension
prayed for by the Lakshmfpur Zamindars. April 12.
8013. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the disturbances
in Midnapur. April 16.
8014. Letter from Governor-General in Council, passing the accounts of
the expense incurred in repairing the embankments in Mur-
shidabdd in the year 1796-7. April 16 ; No. 26.
8015. Letter to Governor-General in Council, enclosing copy of a letter
from the Collector of Murshida'ba'd, regarding the landholders
who are responsible for the repairs of the embankments, etc.
April 19 ; No. 143,
So 1 6. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Rangpur regarding the opium alluded to in
the Board's address of the i2th ultimo. April 26; No. 47.
8017. Letter, to Governor-General in Council, transmitting the Board's
proceedings regarding certain lands claimed by the descend-
ants of Raj Rajballabh. April 30 ; No. 68.
SoiS. Minute by Mr. Hatch, regarding the restoration of the Madras^
Mahal to the Zarm'nda*r of Nadiyl April 26 ; No. 44.
8019. Letter to Collector of Jessor, informing him that the Vice-
President in Council authorizes him to annul the lease of the
farm of Mathurapur. April 26.
8020. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting proceedings of Govern-
ment regarding certain unadjusted balances, together with an
extract from the Accountant 5 s Report, and desiring him to
state whether the widow therein alluded to has recovered the
amount of her demand against the Zamfndar. April 30.
Similar letter sent to Murshiddbdd and other Collectorates.
8021. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, directing him to furnish his
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sentiments regarding the annexations and separations proposed
by the Magistrate of Rzijshdhi. April 2.
8022. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting the death of the
Security of the Farmer of Hud Nij Thawur and Mdldah, and
stating that the Farmer is still in confinement. April 2 ; No. 9.
8023. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, desiring him to report
whether the Farmer above mentioned has any property that
can be sold for the recovery of the arrears due from him, and
whether any advantage is likely to arise from keeping him
longer in confinement, and directing him to furnish a similar
report regarding any other persons in the same predicament.
April 2.
8024. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting the murder of one
RasikUi Ghosh by the low people (Churs). April 2 ; No. 25.
8025. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government, stating that it is the intention . of
Government to make a particular inquiry into the disturbances
in his District. April 5.
8026. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, submitting correspondence re-
garding the settlement of the lands held under military tenure
(Pdikn) in his District, for his report April 9.
8027. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting that the village of
Anandpur was burnt by the low people (Churs) on the 2d.
April 9 \ No. 54.
8028. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the disturbances in
his District April 16 ; No. 13.
8029. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the settlement of
the lands held under military tenures (Pdikn) in his District
April 195 No. 29.
8030. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting the report
required in the orders of i9th October last regarding the pro-
prietors who are responsible for the repairs of the embankments.
April 19 ; No. 13.
8031. Letter from Collector of Nadiy, transmitting village (Dihibandf)
statements of the whole of the estate of the Zamfnd& of Rlj-
sMhf situated in his District. April 9 j No. 76.
8032. Letter from Collector of Nadiyi, in reply to orders of the 26th
February, regarding deductions from the assessment (Jamd) of
the Zaxnfnd&'s estate on account of charges for repair of
embankments. April 16 ; No. 33.
122 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1799.
8033. Minute by the Acting President, regarding the restoration of the
Madrasa Mahal to the Zammddr of Nadiyd. April 26 ; No. 43.
8034. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting account sales of
the lands of Rajd Radhdkant, and proposing that the surplus
proceeds be applied to the discharge of the arrears due from
him in Dinajpur. April 23 ; No. 45.
8035. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting the statements
regarding the Madrasa Mahal required by the orders of the 8th
February. April 26; No. 40.
3036. Letter to Collector of Rajshahf, authorizing disbursement on
account of the Bhitarid embankments. April 2.
8037. Letter from Collector of Rajshdhi, transmitting a statement of
lands belonging to the Zammddr of Dindjpur. in his District
for sale. April 2 ; No. 58.
8038. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi in reply, directing him to submit
a corrected account dividing the Mahals into lots bearing a
rent Jama) of about Rs. 7000 each. April 2.
8039. Letter to Collector of Ramgarh, transmitting a letter from the
Vice-President in ' Council for his guidance respecting Raja*
Garur Xarayan Deo, and the other landholders who appear to
have suffered from the misconduct of the Collector, and the
frauds and oppressions of his Diwan. April 2.
8040. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, regarding the balances due
from the Rdja of Xdgpur. April 5 ; No. 68.
8041. Letter to Collector of Ramgarh in reply, informing him that the
Board cannot admit the Rdjd's plea for withholding payment
of the revenue ; and also transmitting a copy of the Board's
correspondence with Government relative to tie Jungle Mahals,
with directions for him to state his opinion regarding the future
management of them. April 9.
8042. Letter fiorn Collector of Rdmgarh, requesting instructions regard-
ing the balances due from the lands ordered to be restored to
Rdja Garur Xarayan Deo. April 19 ; No. 44.
8043. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, transmitting a letter from the
Vice-President in Council regarding the poppies cultivated in
his District. April 9.
8044. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, in reply to orders of the 9 th
instant regarding the cultivation of the poppy in his District.
April 26 j No. 46.
8045. Letter to Secretary to Government, regarding the prosecution of
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the farmers of the estate of Rdnf Swarnamayf in Midnapur,
with a copy of Board's instructions issued to the Collector.
April 2.
8046. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding the disturbances
in Midnapur. April 5 ; No. 40.
8047. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting letter and
enclosures from the Collectors of Dacca and Tipperah regard-
ing grain, etc. required for the use of the Ara*ka*n emigrants.
April 1 6.
8048. Letter from Secretary to Government, in reply to the letter of
Government, dated the 9th instant, regarding the mortgage deed
(Hebdnamd) supposed to have been executed by the late Ranf
of Bardwa*n. April 26 ; No. 15.
8049. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, informing him that the Vice-
President iii Council authorizes him to release Tusaf Ghizi
from confinement, and does not deem it necessary to sell the
land on which his house stands (KhdnaT>drf). April 2.
8050. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, regarding the suspensions
prayed for by the Zamfnda*rs of Lakshmfpur in consequence of
the encroachments of the river. April 12 ; No. 20.
8051. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to orders of the i$th
January last regarding the engagements for the village of
Shika*rpur. April 26 ; No. 34.
8052. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to the orders of the 22d
January regarding the petition of Bahu Rnf and Ra"i Jaganna*th
PrasaU April 30; No. 67.
MAY, 1799-
8053. Letter to Accountant to the Board, informing him of the appro-
priation of the proceeds of a sale of land formerly belonging
to the late Eini of Bardw^n. May 17.
8054. Petition from Sanchi Sawn, requesting that he may be put in
possession of lands in Chittagong which were granted him as
compensation for monthly allowance (MushaTiad), and of which
he has been dispossessed. May 24 ; No. 28.
8053. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting letters from officers
with troops, requesting his assistance in supplying them with
provisions on their march through the District. May 24;
No. 12.
i 34 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1799.
8056. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, informing him that he ought
to have issued the usual orders to the Zamfnddrs, Tahsflddrs,
and other officers of Government, to exert themselves in getting
the markets well supplied with provisions. May 24.
8057, Lttter from Collector of Birbhum, informing the Board that^he
has again put up the Rdjd's lands for sale, but without meeting
M ith any adequate offers, and proposing that the land be dis-
posed of at the Presidency. May 28; No. 7. Approved.
Sc5S. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting extract of a letter
from the Vice-President in Council regarding the suspension
claimed by the Tahsilddr of Khirid and Sikandrapur. May 7.
059. Letter from Collector of Benares, acknowledging receipt of the
orders of Sth February regarding Pargana Lakneswar, and
proposing that he be authorized to issue orders to the Tahsfl-
dars, to assure them that the leases of those who continue to
adhere to their stipulations will at their expiration be renewed.
May 10 ; No. 42.
8060. Circular Letter to the Collectors of the Faslf Mahals, regarding
the estates that were let in farm at the time of the Decennial
Settlement, the leases of which for the most part expire with
the current Fash' year. May 10.
8061. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, regarding the Settlement of the
Arakan emigrants. May 3.
8062. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, transmitting a letter from
the Vice-President in Council regarding the lands of the Rdjl
May 7.
8063. Letter from Collector of Dacca, regarding the suspension from the
rent (Jama) of Pargan Chandradwfp. May 7 ; No. 34.
8064. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, desiring him to ascertain
through the legal agent (Vakfl) of Government, and report the
progress made in the inquiry instituted by the Zaminddr of
Chandradwip. May 7.
8065. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, transmitting a statement of the
land of the Zamfndar of Dimljpur proposed to be sold in
liquidation of the arrears still due from him. May 3 ; No. loa.
8066. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting copies of petitions
presented by the Zaminddr of Dinajpur and Kharag Sinh
regarding land mortgaged by the Zamfndar to that person.
Mays; No. u.
8067. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding the instruc-
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tions issued to the Commissioner of Kuch Behar to invest the
Raja* with the management of such part of his lands as are
situated within the Company's territories; regarding the sus-
pension claimed by the Tahsflda*r of Khirid and Sikandrapur ;
approving of proposition for destroying the opium alluded to in
the letter of isth ultimo. May 7 \ No. 38.
8068. Letter to Governor-General, transmitting copy of a letter from
the Collector of Chittagong regarding his inability to carry the
duty of settling the Ardkdn emigrants into execution, and
proposing that a vessel be freighted from the Presidency with
grain for their immediate consumption. May 24; No. 22.
8069. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter
from the Collector of Rdmgarh, reporting the measures he has
adopted with respect to the lands of the Raja* sold in satisfaction
of decrees, and likewise transmitting a petition from Ra*msundar
Mitra, the late Diwan. May 24.
8070. Letter from Governor-general in Council, regarding the instruc-
tions issued to the Collector of Murshiddbid respecting the
embankments \ regarding the Government (khds) Mahals
claimed by the Zamfnddr of Nadiya" ; the villages included in
the holding (Mukarrarf) of the late lUja* JUjballabh. May 24 ;
No. 1 6.
8071. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Collector of Bardw&i relative to destroying the
opium cultivated in that District May 31.
8072. Letters from Collector of Jessor, transmitting corrected accounts
of the Government (kha"s) Mahals in his 'District May 21 ;
Nos. 54 and 55.
8073. Letter from Collector of Midnapui, reporting that a party of
Sepoys sent out to Sanpatf had been attacked, and that some
of the insurgent Chuars were killed May 7 ; No. 10.
8074. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a letter from the
Vice-President in Council, with an extract of the Board's address
to which it refers, relating to the settlement of the lands held
under military tenure (Pa'ika'n): May 14.
8075. Letter from Collector of Murshidba'd, in reply to orders of the
2d ultimo, regarding -the lands claimed by the Nawdb Nasfr-
ul-Mulk, and reporting that, in addition to those lands, he also
claims 12,050 bighds of jungle land. May 30 ; No. 13.
8076. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, regarding the annexations
126 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1799.
and separations proposed by the Judge of Rjshhf. May 7 j
No. 40.
8077. Minutes by the Acting President, Mr. Buller, and Mr. Hatch,
upon the application of the Collector of Benares for authority
to issue Parwdns to the Tahsflddrs, assuring them that the
leases of those who shall adhere to their stipulations will be
renewed at their expiration. May 10 ; Nos. 43, 44, and 45.
8078. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, informing him of the appropriation
of the proceeds of a sale of the lands of Rdji Iswar CMnd, and
desiring him to submit a further statement of his lands for sale.
May 3.
8079. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a letter from the
Collector of Murshidbd, with a statement of the lands claimed
by Nawdb Nasfr-ul-Mulk, and directing him to submit any
informatibn which he may be able to procure relative to the
boundaries of the Nawdb's lands, etc. May 31 ; No. 14.
8080. Letter from Collector of Rdjshihf, transmitting an Account
Settlement of Tdlukddrs, separated in the year 1204 (Bengal
era) from the Mahals composing his Collectorship, that are
under his charge. May 10 \ No. 52.
8081. Letter to Collector of Rajshdhf, directing him to transmit a
statement of the Zamfndir's property for the recovery of the
demand standing against him on account of the rent (Jamd) of
resumed police (Thndri) lands. May 31.
8082. Letter from Collector of Rlmgarh, reporting the measures
adopted by him with respect to the lands of the Rj sold in
satisfaction of decrees of Court May 24 j No. 24.
8083. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, authorizing him to destroy the
opium mentioned in his letter of the i8th ultimo. May 7.
8084. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, in reply to orders of the 5th
April, regarding the lands ordered to be separated from his
District and annexed to Dinjpur. May 7 ; Nos. 44 and 45.
8085. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, stating that he does not think
it practicable to destroy the opium without the support of the
Magistrate. May 30.
8086. Letter from Collector of Sarkdr Sdran, transmitting copy of a
letter to Mr. Graham, member of the Grain Committee. May
10 ; No. 21.
8087. Letter from Collector of Silhet, stating that in several cases the
Amins deputed to put purchasers into possession have dis-
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covered, in the course of measurement, a greater quantity of
land than what was specified in the statement, and requesting
orders on the subject. May 24; No. 9.
8088. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that a reinforcement
of troops has been ordered to Midnapur. May 3 ; No. 8.
8089. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of a letter
from the Collector of Silhet, stating that his District has been
inundated. May 14.
8090. Letter to Collector of Tipperah,, informing him that the Vice-
President in Council authorizes him to grant the suspensions
proposed by him, till the suit instituted by the Zaminddrs of
Lashkarpur shall be determined. May 3.
8091. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, transmitting a petition from
Klf T&4 Chdttarji, and desiring him to explain the cause ofjriis~'
not having before given him possession of his land. May 28.
8092.' Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to report what
provision the Muhammadan Judge (Kdzi) of Darohdng^,
receives from Government besides the village of Shdhipur
Kansi. May lo; No. 38.
8093. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a letter from the
Vice-President in Council, together with a copy of the Board's
address to which it refers, regarding certain villages formerly
included in the holding (Mukarrari) of the late Rjd Rdjballabh.
May 28.
JUNE, 1799-
8094. Letter to Accountant, informing him of the appropriation of the
proceeds of a re-sale of the Zamind^r of Bardw&a's lands sold
at the Presidency. June 14.
8095. Letter from Accountant, relative to the adjustment of the
suspensions claimed on account of salt-land (Khlldri) rents by
the proprietors of Bhulud and AmirdMd, in the District of
Tipperah. June 215 No. 17.
8096. Letter to Accountant, informing him of the appropriation of the
proceeds of a sale of the lands of the Zamind^r of Rdjshdhi,
sold at the Presidency. June 21.
8097. Petition from Kdlfsankar Sen, complaining of the Collector of
Dacca having put the purchaser of a fifth share of his Tdluk in
possession of the whole, June 7 ; No. 10.
128 BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1799.
8098. Petition from Sadr-ud-din, regarding lands appropriated to the
support of the sepulchre of Shh Jalal having been entered
in the statement of the lands of the Zamindr of Dindjpur
proposed to be sold. June 7 ; No. 42.
8099. Petition from R^msewak Mallik, legal agent (Vakil) of the
Raja* of Bardwan, stating that the lands of the Ra'ja' advertised
for sale have been mortgaged to, Nimal Charan Mallik. June
1 8 1 Nos. 35 and 36. Board declined to postpone sale of the
lands.
8 1 oo. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting an account sale of
the Tribute Elephants from Nepal, and requesting authority to
charge the amount of the expense of bringing them from that
country. June 25 ; No. 22.
or oi. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting a duplicate of the
orders of the 226. January last, regarding a representation
made by the Nawib Dildwar Jang for his report June 25.
8102. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a statement of the
farmed Mahals in his District, the leases for which will expire
with the current Fasli year. June 25 ; No. 60.
8103. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, approving of the measures
proposed by him to be taken for the settlement of the above-
mentioned villages. June 25.
8104. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, reporting amount of the
balances due by R^ja* Muhammad Zamn Kha*n. June 28 ;
No. 29.
8105. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, reporting the death of Ra*jd
Roshan Bakht, and stating that his son refuses to interfere with
the management of his estate whilst rated at the present rent
(Jama*), and likewise reporting having received twenty-four
petitions from proprietors for the separation of these Taluks.
June 21 ; No. 10. Instructions forwarded.
8106. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a statement of
lands belonging to the Raja* for sale. June 14 ; No. 45.
8107. Letter from Collector of Bardwa'n, reporting that the Ra'ja' has
sent people to Calcutta to represent that the lands, a statement
of which was transmitted on the i2th instant, have been
mortgaged to them, in order to delay the sale. June 18;
No. 34.
8108. Circular letter to Collectors, informing them of the appointment
of Mr. J. -H. Harington as a member of the Board. June 4.
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8109. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, regarding the Settlement
of Thdnd Behar for the ensuing year. June 28.
8 1 10. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting copy of a proposition
from the Zamfnddr of Chandradwip relative to the realization
of the revenues of his Zamfnddri. June 4 ; No. 84. Refused.
Si ii. Letter from Collector of Dacca, informing of his having attached
Pargand Bandarkhold. June 7 ; No. 22.
8112. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, desiring him to withdraw
the Arnin, and demand the arrears from the representatives of
the family of the late Gokul Ghoshdl. June 7.
8113. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the claims of
the Kdzf of Darbhdnga to the lands of Shahrpur, and transmit-
ting copy of a letter from the Collector of Tirhut, with proposals
for the Settlement thereof, and recommending that the proposal
be accepted. June n ; No. 59.
8 1 14. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of letter
and enclosures from the Collector of Rdjshdhf, and recommend-
ing that the defaulters therein mentioned be released from
confinement upon their executing the proposed instalment
engagement (Kistbandfs). June 28; No. 25.
8115. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding lands in
Pdnchet sold in execution of decrees ; regarding the petition of
Rdmsundar Mitra, late Dfwdn of Rdmgarh ; the Pdikdn lands
in Midnapur; the opium grown in Rangpur; the Settlement of
Thdnd Behar for the ensuing year, etc. etc. June 28 ; No. 46.
8116. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting copy of letter and
enclosures from the Sub-Secretary to Government dated rgth
March, and of the Board's resolutions of the 7th May regarding
the Nawdrd Mahal, and desiring him to furnish the information
required in the latter regarding that part of the Mahal which is
situated in his District. June 14.
8117. Letter from Collector of Jessor, proposing that the lease of the
Farmer of Pargand Hogld should be annulled in consequence
of his being considerably in arrears on account of the past year,
and his Security having secreted himself. June 25 ; No. 68.
81 1 & J-etter to Collector of Jessor, confirming the assessment proposed
by him for Taraf Bhulud. June 28.
8119. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, submitting account state-
ment (Jarnd Wdsil Bdki) of Nij Chakld Rdjshdhi for 1204.
June 18; No. 44.
i 3 o BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1799.
Si 20. Letter to Collector of Murshida"ba*d, transmitting extract of a
letter from the Secretary to Government, regarding the amount
paid to Zamindars on account of embankment charges, for the
explanation required. June 21.
8121. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a statement of the
arrears due from the Zamindar of Rajshalil in his District
June 7 ; No. 6.
Si 22. Lettei to Collector of Purniah, regarding the future Settlement of
the Mahals now let in farm. June 25.
8123. Letter to Collector of Rajshahi, transmitting copy of a petition
from Mahdram' Bhabani, and desiring him to transmit a cor-
rected statement of the lands of Chakla* Rdjshalif, having the
Tdluks mentioned by her inserted in lots separate from any
other knds. June 21.
8124. Letter from Collector of Rmgarh, reporting outrages committed
by Mukund Lai, uncle to the minor Zaminddr of Pdtkum. June
14; No. 32.
8125. Letter to Collector of Ramgarh in reply, approving of the
measures adopted for suppressing the disturbances. June
M.
8126. Letter to Collector of Ramgarh, transmitting letter from the Vice-
President in Council regarding the lands of the Raja, sold in
satisfaction of decrees. June 28.
8127. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, informing him that the Magistrate
has been directed by Government to assist him in seizing the
opium made in his District. June 28.
8128. Letter from Secretary to Government, reporting the amount of the
Investment for 1799. June 4; No. 57.
8129. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding the inundation
in Silhet June 4.
8130. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that the Governor-
General in Council is of opinion that it is unnecessary to send
a vessel from Calcutta with grain for the use of the Ara*kan
emigrants, and adding that Mr. Ker, the Register of Dacca,
has been appointed to superintend the Settlement of these
people. June 7 ; No. 19.
8131. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting letter from the
Collector of Ramgarh, and of the Board's orders regarding the
outrages in that District June 14.
8132. Letter from Secretary to Government, forwarding resolutions of
JULY 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 131
Government regarding the payment of the Nizdmat stipend.
June ii ; No. 27.
8133. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting extract from
the proceedings of Government, in the Secret Department, re-
garding the petition of Jaganndh Sinh. June 21 ; No. 8,
8134. Letter from Collector of Sarkdr Sdran, transmitting the accounts
of the receipts and disbursements on account of the embank-
ments for the year 1797. June 14 ; No. 37. Approved.
8135. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, informing the Board of there
having been no offer to farm Pargana* Amra*ba*d, the previous
Farmer's lease of which was annulled. June 7 ; No. 14.
8136. Letter to Collector of Tipperah hi reply, directing him to hold
the Farmer and his surety responsible for any balances which
accrued up to the period when the lease was annulled. June 7.
8137. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting two representa-
tions from the officer appointed to the management of Pargana*
Gopdlpur and Mirzdnagar, regarding the outrages committed
by GhuMm Nabf Chaudhri, a sharer of the estate. June 11 ;
No. 31.
8138. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, regarding the suspensions claimed
by the Zaminddrs of Bhulua" and Amrabdd on account of salt-
land (Khdldri) rents. June 2 1.
8139. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, informing the Board of the pro-
vision received by the Muhammadan Judge (Ka*zi) of Darbhdngd,
in reply to orders of the zoth ultimo. June n ; No. 58.
8140. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting an account of
Government (kha*s) villages for the year 1204. June 14;
No. 50.
JULY, 1799.
8141. Petition from Ra*nf Janakf, Zamfnddr of Pargana* Mahishddal,
requesting that the Collector of Midnapur may be directed
to proceed to the sale of the lands which he was formerly
ordered to dispose of in satisfaction of a decree passed in her
favour. July 9 ; No. 5*
8142. Petition from the legal agent (Vakil) of Parti Dds, stating that
the Collector of Tirhut has unjustly confined his constituent
for arrears of revenue, and praying that orders may be issued
for his release. July 12 ; No. 37.
. *32 BENGAL RECORDS. DULY 1799.
8143. Petition from Muhammad Kuli, stating that he has served the
Company as a Peon since the time of Mr. Holwell, and being
now incapable of performing the duty, praying that his salary
may be continued to him. July 23 ; No. 32.
8144. Petition from Rdjd Tej Ch&id, regarding the balances due from
his under-renters (Mustdjirs). July 30 ; No. 68.
8145. Letter to Rdjd Tej Chind in reply to the above petition, inform-
ing him that he must have recourse to the Court (Adat).
July 30.
8146. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding the conditional settle-
ment for villages in Pargand Narhat, Samai, etc., made in 1788.
July 9 ; No. 26.
8147. .Letter to Collector of Behar in reply to the above, calling his
attention to the orders of Government regarding Mukarrari
tenures, communicated to his predecessor on loth April 1798.
July 9-
8148. Letter from Collector of Behar, in reply to orders of 25th
ultimo regarding the claims of DiMwar Jang and Kalidn Sinh.
July 12; No. 7.
8149. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting that a number of pro-
prietors of the fanned villages are willing to engage perma-
nently for their lands. July 12 j No. 15.
8150. Letter from Collector of Behar, stating, in reply to orders of the-
3oth April, that the establishment for collecting the Gay duties
appears to have been entertained since the time of Mr. Law.
July 19; No. 2.
8151. Letter from Collector of Behar, informing of his having attached
several villages in Pargand Sanaut, the Mukarrari grant by which
they were held being illegal, and stating that the proprietors had
applied to have a settlement concluded with them. July 19;
No. 25. Directed to furnish a more detailed report regarding
the tenures by which the above villages were held. July 19.
8tS2. Letter from Collector of Behar, in continuation of his report
regarding the claims of DiMwar Jang to arrears of Takdvf.
July 23 ; No. 3.
8153. Letter from Commissioner of Bhifehn^, informing of his having
given over charge of the ChakM* to the Collector of Jessor.
July 19; No. 53.
8154. Letter from Collector of Benares, regarding the lands required
from the Sepoy Cantonments at Sultipur, and stating that the
JULY 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 133
proprietors decline receiving a compensation in money. July
2; No. 51.
8155. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to furnish informa-
tion respecting the allowances receivable by Rdjd Sukhlatd in
his capacity of manager of the lands immediately in the occu-
pancy of the Rdja of Benares. July 2.
8156. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter and en-
closure from the Magistrate relative to a provision for the
support of the family of Jagat Sinh. July 12 ; No. 8.
8157. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, in reply to orders of the loth
May and 2 5th June, requiring a report regarding Mahals held
in farm in the Behar portion of his District on the formation
of the Decennial Settlement, with his opinion regarding the
future settlement of them. July 16 ; No. 50.
8158. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, transmitting copy of a letter
from Nilmani Hdlddr, and stating the circumstances regarding
the sale and payment of the purchase money of Taraf Muham-
madpur ; and requesting to be informed from whom he is to
demand the revenue of it. July 2 ; No. 34.
8159. Letter to Collector of Bardwkn in reply, informing him that the
man who bid for the lands should be considered as the pro-
prietor of them, and directing him to refer the person by whom
the balance of the purchase money was paid to the Court
(AcMlat) to establish his claim. July 2.
8160. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, proposing that the sale of
Pargand Mandalghdt be postponed until the end of the current
Bengal year, in order to enable him to ascertain its real
resources. July 23 ; No. 27. Approved
8161. Letters from Collector of Bardwan, with a report upon the
petitions of Kdsindth and Biswandth Bdnarji ; and also trans-
mitting copy of a petition from Ra*ja" Chaitan Sinh regarding
the claim of the above-mentioned persons. July 23 ; Nos. 44,
45, and 47*.
8162. Letter from Commissioner of Chinsurah, relative to the Settlement
of the Sayer Mahals of Chinsurah and Baranagar. July 9 ;
No. 55-
8163. Letter to Commissioner of Chinsurah, informing him that the
Vice-President in Council has confirmed the Settlement made
by him of the above Sdyer Mahals. July 9.
8164. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting a statement of
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134 BENGAL RECORDS. [JULY 1799.
the expense incurred in opening a canal (Nala*) to enable
vessels coming from Dacca to avoid the most dangerous part
of the passage, reporting the estimated expense of building a,
bridge over it, and requesting permission to charge the amount
in his accounts. July 2 ; No. 4. Approved, July 1 2.
8165. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, regarding the succession to
the estate of the late Gokul Ghoshal July 12 ; No. 16.
8166. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting an account
statement (Jamil Wasil Baki) of the Kapds Mahal for the year
1205 Bengal era. July 30; No. 65. Approved.
8167. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a petition from
Chandra Sekhar, praying to be put in possession of a Taluk
wrested from his father by the Zamindar. July 2 ; No. 19.
8168. Letter from Collector of Dacca, proposing that Mauzds Kdndia
and Hildspur be taken charge of on the part of Government,
there being no lawful proprietor of them. July 2 ; No. 33.
8169. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to take
charge of the above lands, and to report any claims that may
be adduced to the proprietary right of them, and likewise to
ascertain their actual resources. July 2.
*S 1 70. Letter from Collector of 1 )acca, transmitting proposals for farming
sundry Mahals in his District. July 2 ; No. 45. Approved.
8171. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, communicating the Board's
resolutions regarding the above-mentioned Mahals. July 2.
8172. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting the report required
of him by the orders of the 7th ultimo, regarding Kdli Sankar
Sen's petition. July 5 ; No. 12.
8173. Letter from Collector of Dacca, in reply to orders of the 7th May
regarding the Nawdnt Mahal July 19 ; No. 47.
817*1. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting copy of a letter
from Nawrib Nawdl Jang, regarding the pensioners of the
Nizamat, etc. July 30; No. 66a.
8175. T-etter from Collector of Dinajpur, reporting in reply to orders
of the 7th ultimo regarding the petition of Sadr-ud-din. July
2 ; No. 32,
8176. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting an account
statement (Jama* Wdsil Mkf) of the Mahals separated from
his District, agreeably to orders of the 8th January last July
12; No. 38.
8177. Letter to Governor-General in Council, in reply to orders of the
JULY 1 799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 135
1 9th January last, regarding the provision for the .support of
the Zamindars of Amralxid, and transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Collector of Tipperah on the subject. July
2; No. 31.
8178. Letter to Governor-General in Council, in reply to onlers < ou-
tlined in the letter from Government of the 21*1 ultimo,
regarding the lands originally appertaining to the e-tute of
Rdm Debi ffilddr. July 5.
8179. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the payment
of the balances and the collection of the rents of tin; rotate
of the late Rdjzi of Nagpur. July 5.
8180. Letter from Govern or-G en eral in Council, regarding the rl.iiin
of the Muhammndan Judge (KaVi) of !>arhhung;i, and (he salt*
of the elephants received from the Kzija of Nepal, efr July 9 ;
No. 40.
8iSr. Letter to Governor-General in Council, enclosing copy of letters
from the Collectors of Jessor and Nadiy.-i on sep;irafions and
annexations proposed by tin* Collator of Jessur. July o;
No. 43.
*Sr82. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting tin* Hoard's
proceedings regarding the Mahals which werv ordered on the
3d July 1795 to be made over to the ZanifmUr of Na<liya.
July 9; No. ,19.
8183. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of lihagalpur, and recommending that the pro-
posals tendered for the permanent settlement of the Mahals
mentioned in it be accepted. July 16 ; No. 55.
8184. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the claim of
Kitsinath and Biswnnath Banarji and Gauri Charan Rai, pur-
chasers of the lands of RjJjd Chuitan Sinh, to a compensation
on account of a deficiency in this assets of the lands piwhast'd
by them. July 23 ; No, 38.
8185. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting extract from
proceedings upon a, minute and proposed Regulation brought
forward by Mr. Harrington, for enabling proprietors to rcalixt*
their rents with greater punctuality. July 26 ; No. 35.
8186. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding the release
of certain defaulters in Rdjshrfhf ; the allowance for the support
of the Zdznfnddra of Amntb&l ; the settlement of certain Mahals
in Dacca j the proposals of the religious tenure holders (Aimrf-
X3<> BENGAL RECORDS, [JULY 1799.
ddrs) of Behar for the support of the family of the late Sadr-ud-
din ; the separation of Kasbd Mirzdnagar from Nadiyd, and
its annexation to Jessor, etc. July 26 ; No. 37.
8187. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting a letter from the
Vice-President in Council regarding the lease of Kismat
Pargand Hogld. July 9.
8188. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding separations and
annexations proposed to be made in his District July 9 ;
Nos. 41 and 57.
8189. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting copy of proceedings
of the Civil (Dfwdnf) Court on the suit instituted by Govern-
ment against the late Farmer of Bhtishnd and the Zaminddr of
Rdjshdhi. July 23 ; No. 24.
8 1 90. Letter to Collector of J essor, approving of the proposed separation
of Kasbd Mirzdnagar from Nadiyd, and its annexation to his
District July 26.
8191. Minute by Mr. Harrington, forwarding a new Regulation for
enabling proprietors and farmers of land to realize their rents
with greater punctuality, etc., proposed to be submitted to
Government July 2 ; No. 74.
8192. Minutes by Mr. Buller and Mr. Hatch, on the Acting President's
proposition to recommend to the Governor-General in Council
that the transfer of the village of Ban Htigli to Gauri Charan
be confirmed July 9; No. 46.
8193. Minute by the Acting President, on the representation made by
the lldjd of Nadiyd alluded to in Mr. Hatch's minute, objecting
to Gauri Quran's getting possession of the lands of Ban Htfglf.
July 9-
8194. Minutes by Mr. Bullet, Mr. Hatch, and the Acting President, on
the Regulation for enabling proprietors and farmers of lands to
realize their rents with greater punctuality, proposed by Mr.
Harrington on the sd instant July 16, No. 72; and July 26,
Nos. 31 to 34.1.
8195. Minute by Mr. Harrington, stating his reasons for adhering to his
original opinion on those parts of the proposed Regulation
which have not met with the concurrence of the other members
of the .Board July 19 ; No. 66.
8196. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting copy of a petition
from Ritni Jdnalu for his report July 9.
8197. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting Mufassal Settle-
JULY 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 137
merit of the Government (khds) Mahals in his District for the
year 1205. July 23; No. 43.
8198. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, in reply to orders of the
2ist ultimo, regarding the allowance paid to the Zaminddrs of
Rokanpur and Fathi Sinh for the repair of the embankments,
July 9, No. 32 j and July 23, Nos. 18 and 19.
8199. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting a statement of
lands belonging to the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhf which have proved
unsaleable at the Presidency, and desiring him to advertise
them to be sold at his Court July 12.
8200. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, in reply to orders of the xsth
ultimo, regarding annexations and separations proposed by the
Magistrate of Jessor. July 9. Authorized, July 26.
8201. Letter from the Acting President, laying before the Board an
abstract measurement and assessment (Jamdbandi) of lands
forming the Madrasd Mahal; likewise copy of a petition from
Gaurf Charan regarding the rent (Jama) of lamls assigned to
him and included in the above. July 9 ; No. 44.
8202. Letter from Collector of I'urniuh, reporting amount of balances
due by Rdjd Madhu Sinh, and proposing that the Malikana
payable to him from the treasury at Tirluit be attached. July
S ; No. 12. Sanctioned.
8203. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, reporting upon the petition
of Gopindth Bdnarji, agreeably to orders of the 4th iiltimo.
July 9 ; No. 13.
8204. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, transmitting a letter and en-
closure from the Collector of Jessor regarding the separation
and annexation of lands in his District, with instructions to
furnish any information he may possess regarding the circum-
stances. July 19.
8205. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, informing him that the lands of
the Znmfnddr of Rdjshdhf had proved unsaleable at the Presi-
dency, and desiring him to advertise them, with the exception
of certain lands mentioned in a petition from Rdnf Itatjeswnrf,
to be sold at the Court of the Collector of MurshtclabM ; and
transmitting copy of the petition above alluded to for his report.
July 19.
8206. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, in reply to orders of the 23*1 April
last, regarding Rdm Oobind Mitra's alleged emhcx/Jcmcni from
the remittances to the Murshiddbdd Treasury. July i a No, yj.
138 BENGAL RECORDS. [JULY 1799.
8207. Letter to Collector of Rdjshahi, transmitting him copy of a decree
passed in the Sadr Dfwdni Adalat in the cause of Maharaja
Ram Krishna, appellant, versus the Government, respondent.
July 23.
8208. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, regarding the portion of
Baghmundi ordered to be restored to the proprietor Anand
Sinh. July 2 ; Nos. 41-2.
8209. Letter to Collector of Rdingarh in reply, desiring him to report
what arrangements may ultimately be made by Anand Sinh for
the payment of the arrears due from him, and for the future
security of the Public Revenue of his lands. July 2.
8s 10. Letter to Collector of Kamgarh, transmitting a copy of Mr.
Vandechcyden's Report upon the state of the District of Rdm-
garh, July 2.
8211. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, in reply to orders of the Qth
April, regarding the claims of the heirs of the late Raja Rdjbal-
labh to arrears of rent. July 16 ; No. 20.
8212. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting proceedings of
Government regarding the revenues of Chinsurah and Chander-
nagar. July 95 No. 53.
8213. Letter from Collector of Shuhubad, transmitting copy of a petition
from Ali Koshdn IChdn, praying that a Settlement may be made
with him, and that he may receive possession of the estate lately
the property of Nurul Husain Khdn. July 23 ; No, 29,
8214. Letter from Collector of ShaMbiul, transmitting a statement of the
lands let in farm at the formation of the Decennial Settlement,
the leases of which will expire with the current Fasli year.
July 26 ; No. 42.
8215. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from the
Collector of Silhet reporting the defeat of Aga Muhammad
Real. July 26.
8216. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting proceedings
of Government regarding the revenues of Chinsurah and
Chamlernngar. July 9 ; No. 33.
8217. Letter from Secretary to the Board, stating that he has repeatedly
found diflic.ulty in procuring an accurate Bengal Almanac,
and suggesting that the Collector of Nadiyd be directed to
transmit one, properly authenticated by Brdhmanical astrono-
mers, for the use of the office* July 5.
8218. Letter to Collector of ShuMbdd, directing him to submit copy
JULY 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. r 3 9
and translation of leases (Patlds) granted to, and engagements
(Kabiiliyats) executed by, the farmers of the lands in the estate
lately the property of Nrfr-ul-Husain Khan, and to report
whether the declaration of Government, that they should not
be dispossessed of their lands whilst they continued to dis-
charge the revenues, was ever formally communicated to them.
July 23.
8219. Letter to Collector of Sarkdr Saran, transmitting ropy of a petition
from Sayyid Kardmat All for his report. July 2.
8220. Letter from Collector of Sarkar Saran, forwarding his report
regarding the above petition. July 26 ; Xo. 12.
8221. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, in reply to orders of the iKth
January, regarding the provision which should be made for the
maintenance of the Zamindars of Amrukul. July 2 ; No. 20.
8222. Letter from Collector of Tippcrah, informing of having published
the advertisement directed by the orders of the 2ist May
regarding the new sand-bank (Char) in ('harp;it.-t, awl transmit-
ting copies of three claims which have been jtfvfcwd. July
12 ; No. 31.
8223. Letter from Collector of Tippmh, transmitting \\ copy of the
Salt Agent of Bhulua and Chittutfon^'s answer to the Rifj;i of
Tippcrah; application for the amount of the JJarrnk rents of
Pargand 1 )akshfnsaikh for the years 1203 and 1204 lifii#a!
era. July 12; No. 45.
8224. Letter from Collector of Tippemh, in reply to orders of the ytli
May, relative to the Niiwdri Mahal. July 19; Xo. t \<j.
Further information required.
8223. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, transmitting an extract of n
letter from the Vice-1 Resident in Council, regarding the allow-
ance to be granted to the Xaminditrs of Ainrtihiftl. July 26.
8226. Fitter to Collector of Tipperah, desiring him to submit for the*
"Board's signature a lease (Patt:() in favour of Xain-tuMfn for the
new sand-bank (Char) in Cluirpdta'. July 30*
8227. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting letter from the Collec-
tor of Pumioh, and desiring him to hold in deposit the monthly
allowance (Mushuhant) payable to Rtijif Madhu Sinh from
his Treasury till further orders, July 9*
8228* Letter to Collector of Tirhut, informing him that the Vi<T-
President in Council lias registered the daim of the Muhain-
madan Judges (K&rf) of I)arblulng to the village of Sankipur
i4o BENGAL RECORDS. [AUG. 1799.
Karsi, and confirmed the settlement proposed by him for
the village. July 9.
8229. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, regarding the robbers of the
Court of the Tahsilda*r of Pargana Barwdra*. July 19 ; No. 40.
8230. Letter to Translator to the Board, desiring him to communicate
to Kalia'n Sinh extract of a letter from the Collector of Behar
regarding his claim to Sdyer compensation. July 12.
8231. Letter from Translator to the Board, forwarding a report
regarding deed of grants (Sanads) applied for by the Judge at
Htfglf. July 23 ; No. 26.
8232. Letter from Translator to the Board, forwarding an original
decree passed in the Sadr Diwdni Addlat in the case of
Mahdraja Ram Krishna, deceased, appellant, versus Govern-
ment, respondent.
AUGUST, 1799.
8233. Letter from Accountant, transmitting copy of the objections of
the Dacca native Treasurer (Khazdnchf) to making good the
deficiency on account of Arcot rupees remitted to the Assay
Office, alluded to in the Board's orders of 25th June. August
27 \ No. 23.
8234. Letter to Accountant in reply, furnishing instructions regarding
the recovery of the above deficiency. August 27.
8235. Letter from Mr. Marquard, requesting the Board to suspend their
determination regarding the Zaminddri which has descended to
him until he can furnish a statement of his case. August 13 ;
No. 46.
8236. Letter from Mr. Marquard, furnishing the statement above alluded
to. August 13 ; No. 47.
8237. Letter to Mr. Manjuard in reply, transmitting the Board's orders
to the Collector of Chittagong regarding the Zaminddru
August 13.
8238. Petition from Gangd Prasdd Jldi, praying that the Collector of
Nadiyd be instructed to give him a possession (Dakhili) order
for land purchased by him similar to that given to other pur-
chasers. August 2 \ No* 31.
8239. Petition from Guru Da's and Gurudayal Sinh, praying the Board
to direct the Collector of Rdjshdhf to pay them the amount
of a deposit paid into the Rdjshdhi Treasury in 1205, when
AUG. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 141
the proprietary right to their estate was disputed. August 13 ;
No. 7.
8240. Petition from Gopimohan Thdkur, praying the Hoard to issue a
further order to the Collector of Nadiyd to put him in possession
of the lands transferred to him by the purchaser of them at the
public sale. August 13 ; No. 37.
8241. Petition from Panchdnan Datla, stating that the revenues of his
lands in Dacca which are advertised to be sold were collected
by the Sazdwal, but not transmitted by him to the Collector ;
likewise that he has never received any compensation for lands
of his taken by the late Judge for the use of a jail. August 23 ;
No. 61.
8242. Letter from Collector of Debar, in reply to orders of the ifah July,
regarding the pleas to be opposed to the claims of Iniiyat All
Khdn. August 2; No. 18.
8243. Letters from Collector of 13ehar, regarding the Settlement of the
farms of which the leases will expire at the conclusion of the
current year. August 2 ; Nos. 23 and 24.
8244. Letter to Collector of Debar in reply, communicating instructions
regarding the subject of the above letters. August 2.
8243. Letters from Collector of ttehar, proposing that a Jim* In* levied
upon several defaulters whose estates have been ordered to bt*
attached, and who refuse to deliver in Settlement fj;im;i]i;mdi)
Accounts of them. August 6; Nos. 25, 26, and 27.
8246. Letter from Collector of Behar, in reply to Hoard's orders of isth
July, stating that the infant sons of Inufm IJakhsh Khan have
no guardian who might vote on their purl for the flection of a
manager for the estate of the late Kdjii (ihuhim Husain Khiia
August 13; No. 15.
8247. Letter from Collector of lieluir, informing of Ins having sent a
peremptory order to AH Hakhsh KhrJn, the uncle of the above-
mentioned children, who had seixed them, to deliver them up,
as he entertained apprehensions for their safety. August 13;
No. 16.
8248. Letter to Collector of ttehar, informing him that the Vice- President
in Council authorises him to farm for ten years the Mahals of
which he is unable to form a Permanent Settlement August 23,
8249. Letters from Collector of Behar, transmitting ropy of the repre-
sentation of the heirs of the late Olutldm Husain Khdn, and
of the firman upon which they found their claim to Purgaxut
143 BENGAL RECORDS. [AUG. 1799.
Chapld Surjan as rent-free (Altamgha). August 22 ; Nos. 62
and 65.
8250. Letter from Collector of Behar, recommending that he be autho-
rized to compromise the suit regarding the claim of Indyat Alf
Khdn on the most favourable terms he would agree to. August
30 \ No. 24.
8251. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him generally to
deny the validity of the claim, leaving it to the plaintiff to
establish it. August 30.
8252. Letter from Collector of Birbhtfm, transmitting report required by
orders of 23d July upon the petition of Madan Gopal Basu.
August 16; No. 19. Approved.
8253. J /otter from Collector of IJirbhtim, reporting proposals made for
farming police (Thanddarf) lands in his District, and recom-
mending that they be accepted. August 6 ; No. 6.
825,1. Jitter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, transmitting authority
of Vice-President in Council for accepting the proposals for
fanning the police (Thdnddari) lands. August 23.
8255. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter and enclosure
from Secretary to Government regarding the Fort and Titluk
of Piprnuli. August 2.
8256. Letter to Collector of Benares, with letter and enclosure from
Secretary to Government, regarding the directions given to
the Magistrate respecting Jngunmith Sinh and his brother.
August 6.
8257. Jitter from Collector of Benares, in reply to orders of iQth July,
regarding the nature of the lease (Patlii) granted for the lands
of Jaganmith Sinh. August 13; No. 2.
8258. Letter to Collector of Benares in reply, desiring him to state
when and by what authority the lands of Jaganndth were given
in lease to the present lessee. August 13.
8259. Letter from Collector of Benares, in reply to orders of nth July^
regarding losses sustained from the encroachments of the river
in Piirgami Balid, and the recovery of the balances due from
it, August 13 ; No. 60.
8260. Letter from Collector of Benares, in reply to orders of roth July,
regarding the Stone Mahal. August 13 ; No. 64.
8261. Letter from Collector of IJenares, in reply to orders of the 2d
August, regarding the collections from the Taluk of Piprauli.
August 27.
AUG. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 143
8262. Letter from Collector of BMgalpur, regarding the Settlement of
certain Government (kha*s) and farmed Mahals in his District.
August 27 j No. 37.
8263. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur in reply, stating that the Board
will recommend that the proposals made for the Permanent
Settlement of Pargana* Chandrabuka, and for farming Mauzd
Alfnagar, be accepted. August 27.
8264. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, proposing that a Sazawal be
appointed to collect the revenues of the lands of Raja Chaitan
Sinh. August 13; No. 6. Approved.
8265. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, respecting a suspension of
salt-land rents (Khalari), the proper right of IJhairabchdnd
Riti and Haikunlh Nath, which by mistake has been allowed
for five years past to Sainbhuchand and Ifliairabchdnd ; and
proposing that, as the latter persons refuse to refund what they
have received, a poition of their lands be sold in liquidation
of an airear of revenue for the same amount, which bus in
consequence become due from the estates of the former.
August 1 6. Approved.
8266. Letter from Collet 'lor of Calcutta, regarding the purchase
of the ground required for the new canal. August 9;
No. 3.
8267. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting an nbstrar t
account of the measurement of the lands brought into cultiva-
tion upon the island of MaY.hkhill, under the grant to Air.
Worledge, made conformably to the orders of sad March ijifi ;
likewise replying to the observations contained in those orders
regarding the resumption of the island of Kutulx lid. August 2 ;
No. 56.
8268. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, acknowledging receipt of the
orders of 2 2d January last regarding sun-essum 10 the estate of
the late Aurade JJarros, and stating that Mr. Marquard has
made a transfer of it to an old servant of the estate named
Debi Pms&l Rakhit, which he suspe<:ts to be a fictitious one.
August 13; No. 45.
8269. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, comnmnirating in-
structions relative to the above estate. August 13.
8270. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, authorising the assessment
proposed by him on the island of HaVMhiil ; likewise the ex-
pense of measuring the lands ; and stating the Hoard's opinion
144 BENGAL RECORDS. [AUG. 1799.
that the grant of the island of Kutabdid is not resumable.
August 27.
8271. Circular Orders to Collectors of Bardwdn, Dacca, Dindjpur,
Jessor, Murshiddbad, Nacliyd, Rdjshdhi, Rangpur, Tipperah,
and 24 Pargands, desiring them to furnish immediately state-
ments of such portions of lands as may be required to make
good the arrears outstanding on account of 1205 ; and likewise,
as soon afterwards as practicable, the accounts of the officers
invested with the charge of the estates of dissenting proprietors
and disqualified landholders, and of estates which are the im-
mediate property of Government August 30.
8272. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch "Bchar, agreeably to orders
of 23d June, transmitting Mufassal Settlement Account of Thdnd
Uchar for the current year, ancl stating that the Ra'jd objects
to the insertion of newly cultivated villages in it. August 6 ;
No. 40.
8273. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar in reply, desiring him to
furnish a corrected account, with the villages above alluded to
included in it. August 6.
8274. Letter from Collector of Dacca, recommending that a perpetual
Settlement be made of certain Khuda Mahals the property of
Government, and requesting instructions respecting the Settle-
ment of Pargand Sorddbdcl (?), which it is necessary to con-
clude immediately. August 16; No. 14.
8275. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to furnish a
statement of the Mahals above alluded to, ancl to consider
Pargand Sortldbdd (?) for the present a Government (khds)
Mahal August 16.
8276. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting copy of a petition of
Panchdnan Datta, and desiring him to report upon the allega-
tions continued in it. August 23.
8277. Letter from Collector of Dacca, regarding the rent leviable from
the Gozar Mahals, which has not been collected for several
years, August 27; No. is.
8278. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to report
whether the lands comprising the Mahals are claimed by any
person. August 27*
8279. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting statement of
interest due on arrears of revenue which accrued from the
estate of the Rdjd in 1205. August 20; No. 30.
AUG. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 145
8280. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, regarding the mode of account-
ing for the proceeds of the sale of the lands of Rdjd Rddhandth,
sold at Rdjshdhi on account of arrears due in his District
August 23; No. 31.
8281. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting to be informed
for what length of time the farms in Behar should be relet in
such instances as it may not be practicable to conclude a
Settlement with the proprietors of them. August 2 ; No. 25.
8282. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding the proposed
Settlement of certain Mahals in Bhdgalpur, the Takavi claimed
by Nawdb Dildwdr Jang, and the claims of Rdjd Kalian Sinh.
August 6 \ No. 4.
8283. Letter to Governor-General in Council, stating that the whole of
the ground required for the new Canal has been procured*
August 13 ; No. 5.
8284. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting extract from
Board's proceedings regarding the succession to tlie shun: of
Jmiim Bakhsh Khun, deceased, in the /uimndiirf /f the late
Gluildm Husain Khiin, and requesting instruction:; rt^inling
the appointment of a guardian to his children. Au^u.it 13;
No. 17.
8285. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting cxinirt of
Board's proceedings regarding the lands proposed by the Raja
of Benares to be assigned to Uihi Sukh ]/il. August 13;
No. 28.
8286. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting lands held
under a Mukurrari tenure by the late RujA kiijbullabh, and
recommending that they be continued at the same rent (Janift)
to his family. August 20; No. 18.
8287. Letter to Governor-General in (Jounc.il, regarding a misappropria-
tion of the public revenue by the late Collector of JBardwdn.
August 27 ; No. 3,
8288. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing the assess-
ment proposed to be laid upon the cultivated lands in the island
of MdchkhdL August 27 ; No. 36.
8289. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending tb'at the
proposals made for the Settlement of certain Mahals in l>h;igal-
pur be accepted. August 27 ; No. 28.
8290. Letter from Governor General in Council, desiring to know by
what authority the inquiry made into the assets of the hinds
146 BENGAL RECORDS. [Auo. 1799.
in Bishnupur by Kdsindth and Biswandth Bdnarjf was instituted.
August 30 , No. 27,
8291. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a statement of estab-
lishment for attaching Taraf Taighan, which he proposes should
be considered a joint undivided estate, and responsible for the
whole of the rent (Jama) assessed upon it. August 16; No. 29.
8292. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, approving of his consider-
ing the whole of this Mahal, and of all others where a regular
partition of the lands has not been made tinder the 25th Regu-
lation of 1793, responsible for the whole of the rent (Jamd),
and desiring him to call upon the proprietors to discharge
the arrears due from it. August rf>.
8293. Better from Collector of Jessor, respecting the accounts of the
Government (kbits) Mnluils of his District for 1204 Bengal era.
August 16; No. 56.
8294. Letter to Collector of Jessor, desiring him to repeat his call upon
the Salt Agent for the amount of Ihe salt-lam! (Khdldri) rents,
stating the amount claimed on account of the different Mahals,
etc. August 1 6.
8295. Letter from Collector of Jessor, in reply to orders of ^oth July,
which direct him to commit the late Fanner of Pargand TIogM
to prison. August 20; No. 16.
8296. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, stating that, for the reasons
stated by him, the Board dispenses with the confinement of the
late Farmer of Pargand. I login*. August 20.
8297. Letter to Collector of Jessor, forwarding letter and enclosure from
Secretary to Government, and desiring him to deliver over the
lands mentioned therein, together with an account statement
(Jamd Wasil IMki) of them, to the Collector of Banlwsfa.
August 23.
8298. Letter to Collector of MiMnapiir, authorizing him to purchase on
account of Government the Mahals which have hitherto proved
unsaleable. August 16".
8299. tatter from Collector of Midnapur, stating that he is unable to
confine the defaulters alluded to in the Board's letter of the
30th July, as they are not to be found; likewise transmitting
account sales of their estates, and an advertisement for the
re-sale of two of them, and recommending that they be bought
in on account of Government should no tenders be made for
them by individuals, August 26 ; No. 8.
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8300. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, approving of the
account sales, and directing him to hold the unsaleable lands
under Government management (khas). August 26.
8301. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the adjustment of
the balances due from the renters and rayats of the Mahals
which have suffered severely from the depredation of the
Chudrs. August 27; No. 28.
8302. Letter from Collector of Murshidaluicl, transmitting account sales
of lands of the Zaminclur of Rajshahi ; reporting the amount of
balances still due, and a proposal of the Zamindurs for an
arrangement. August 2 ; No. 64.
8303. Letter to Collector of Murshiduhad in reply, approving of the
account sales, but stating that the proposed arrangement
cannot be admitted so far us the monthly allowance (Musha-
hard) of the Rilnf is concerned. August 2.
8304. Letter from Collector of M nrshidabad, rej orting hrw in,^ despatched
the Mint utensils to the Presidency agreeably lo orders, ami pro-
posing that the building used us the Mint Office be disposed of
by public auction. August 9 ; No. 3. Authori/.ed, August 23.
8305. Letter from Collector of Nndiyu, transmitting the Ut-n^al Almanac:
required by the orders of the 5th July. August o ; No. iS.
8306. Letter lo Collector of Nadiycf, transmitting petition from Gopi-
mohan Thrtkur, and desiring him to put the petitioner in
possession of the lands claimed by him, August 13.
8307. Letter lo Collector of Purniah, transmitting a letter from the
Collector of Tirhut, with directions to inform him of the
amount of arrears due by Rdjd Madhu Sinh. August 2.
8308. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting a statement of the
lands of Rajif Madhu Sinh in liquidation of the arrears still due
from him. August 20 ; No. 36,
8309. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargamfs, transmitting copy of a
pelition from Mahdnijd Iswar Chanel Rdi regarding the forma-
tion of a Settlement (Bandobasl) of his estate in this District.
August 37 ; No. 34.
8310. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, desiring him to
submit a statement of the rent (Jamrf) which he would propose
should be assessed upon the lands, excepting those which were
assigned to Gauri Charan Chamlhrf, regarding which the Hoard
at present wait the result of a reference to Government.
August 27,
T.j.8 BENGAL RECORDS. [AUG. 1799.
8311. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, in continuation of the above,
stating that the Government has been pleased to direct that the
lands assigned to Gauri Charan Chaudhri be, in common with
the lands assigned, made over to the Zaminddr of Nadiyd ; and
desiring him to report upon the assessment (Jamdbandi) of the
whole, and likewise to call upon Gauri Charan to point out
what other lands he will accept instead. August 30.
8312. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, transmitting a letter from the
Collector of Dindjpur respecting the mode of accounting
for the proceeds of the sale of the lands of Rdjd Rddhdndth,
sold at Rajshdhi on account of arrears due in Dindjpur.
August 23.
8313. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, informing him of the appropria-
tion of the proceeds of a sale at the Presidency of lands formerly
belonging to the Rdjd of Rdjshdhi. August 23.
8314. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, transmitting copy of Board's
address to Government, together with a copy of the letter from
the Secretary to Government regarding the proposed deputation
of a Sazdwal and military force into Ndgpur. August 16.
8315. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting ropy of the
proceedings of Government on the subject of obtaining posses-
sion of the Fort of Piprauli, and desiring the Board to direct
the Collector of Benares to proceed with the Tdluk of Pipraulf
in the manner prescribed by the Regulations. August 2 ; N o. 2 1,
8316. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of a letter
and enclosure from the Judge of Tirhut, and desiring the
Board's report upon the claim of Rdjd Madhu Sinh. August
16; No. 41.
8317. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Judge of Hilglf, and stating that the Vice-
President in Council has determined to place the lands men-
tioned therein under the jurisdiction of the Hiigli Court, and
likewise to transfer the management of the revenues of them
from the Collector of Jessor to the Collector of Bardwan.
August 23 ; No. 47.
8318. Letter from Secretary to Government, in reply to Board's letter
dated Hth June, regarding a proclamation issued by the Acting
Collector of Midnapun August 30; No. 22.
8319. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, conveying authority of Govern-
ment to farm for ten years the Mahals of which he may be
SEPT. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 149
unable to form a permanent Settlement. August 23. (Similar
letter to Collectors of Sarkdr Sdran and Tirhut.)
8320. Letter to Collector of Silhet, transmitting extract of a letter from
Secretary to Government regarding the pretended prophet
Muhammad Rezd. August 2.
8321. letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting offers for the Settlement
of Pargana Bansikura. August 6; No. 37, Accepted, August 23.
8322. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting the apprehension of Agd
Muhammad Rezd, and stating that the Tdlukddrs whose lands
had proved unsaleable had returned and offered to pay up the
arrears due from them, with interest August 23 ; No. 2.
8323. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to the orders of 9th July,
desiring him to detain in deposit the amount of the monthly
allowance (MushilliarA) payable to Raja Madhu Sinh. August
2; No. 13.
!>324, Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a list of Mahals
which were let to furm at the period of the Decennial Settle-
ment, the leases of which will expire during the current year.
August ft ; No. 45.
8325. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, conveying instructions
regarding the above. August 6.
Letter to Collector of Tirlwt, directing him to report upon the
application of Rsijsl Miulhu Sinh. August 16.
#327. I ,etter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting reply of R;ijd Madhu
Sinh to an order directing him to state whether he intended
entering into engagements for the payment of the revenue of
his estate. August 23 ; No. 36.
.8328. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, desiring him to call upon the Rdjii
to state explicitly whether he is willing to engage for the
payment of the revenue of his estate at the rent (Jamd) which
may be assessed upon it, in conformity to the general rules
laid down in the iSth Regulation of 1793. August 23.
SKPTEMBKR, 1799.
8329. Petition from Shaikh Farhat Ali, legal agent (Vakil) of Jagat
Diis, Fanner of Mau&l Bonjiol in Tirhut, complaining that
several sums of money have been exacted from his constituent
by the Collector's ministerial officers (Amid), and of his having
been unjustly thrown into prison. September 27.
VOL. nr. L
*5 BEXGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1799.
8330. Petition from Nilmani Haldar of Napara, praying that he may
be put in possession of lands in Bardwdn puichased by him,
and of which he has been dispossessed by Nilmani Hdlddr
of Calcutta. September 27.
8331. Letter from Collector of Behar, stating that two persons had
substantiated their claims to pensions formerly received by
them from the resumed Jagir of the late Nawdb Manir-ud-daula,
and requesting instructions whether he is to pay them from the
General Treasury, or from the proceeds of the Jdgir. Sep-
tember 6 ; No. 4.
8332. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, desiring him to ascertain
from the family of the late Nawab, to whom the receipts of
the Jdgir are paid, whether they have any objections to pay
the above pensions \ and if they should have any, to refer the
claimants to the Court (Addlat). September 6.
8333. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding the grant for the
lands of the late Ghulam Husain Khan. September 10;
No. 33.
8334. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, approving of his instituting
a suit for the recovery of the revenues of the above lands.
September 10.
8335. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting decision of the Addlat
on the suit instituted against him by Rdjd Ram Sinn, and also
the papers relative to a complaint instituted by the late Acting
Collector against the Raja, for ejecting the Sarbarahkdrs from
his estate. September 13 ; No. 48.
8336. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, approving of the measures
taken by him for enforcing the appointment of the managers
(Sarbarahkdrs), and desiring him, as there is a considerable
balance due from the above estate, to appoint an Amm to
attach such part of it as may require to be sold for the recovery
of the amount under Regulation 7 of 1799. September 13.
8337. Letter from Collector of Behar, forwarding two petitions praying
for a reduction of rent (Jama) on their estates, or that they
be allowed to relinquish the Settlement entered into by them.
September 17 ; No. 24. Refused.
3338. Letter from Collector of Birbmim, transmitting statement of
the Jungle Mahal of Birbhiim for sale. September 13 ; No.
65. Approved.
8339. Letter from Collector of Benares, reporting the final Settlement
SEPT. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 151
concluded with the Zaminda*rs of Pargana* Lakneswar. Sep-
tember 3 ; No. 40.
8340. Letter from Collector of Benares, furnishing a report on the
quantity of land held by Europeans in his District. September
24; Nos. 51 to 56. Returned for correction.
8341. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, conveying authority of Vice-
President in Council to accept the proposals for the Settlement
of Pargana* Chandrabuka*, and for the farming of Mauzd
Alinagar. September 10.
8342. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, transmitting khas accounts
of Bdsudebpur, Muhammadpur, and Tdrapur Dewa* for 1204.
September 20 \ Nos. 39 and 40. Instructions communicated
on the above.
8343. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, reporting, in compliance with
Board's orders of 25th January and i2th July, regarding the
losses sustained by several Zaminddrs in consequence of the
encroachment of the river. September 20 \ No. 41.
8344. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, regarding lands purchased by
Gauri Charan and others in Bishnupur, and requesting to be
informed whether he shall immediately proceed to enforce the
payment of the arrears due from these purchasers. September
24; No. 37.
8345. Letter to Collector of Bardwan in reply, directing him to attach
the above lands, agreeably to Regulation 7 of 1799. Septem-
ber 24.
8346. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting copy of a repre-
sentation from the attaching SazaVal of the estates of Rajd
Chaitan Sinh, and proposing that all the rent-free (LdkhiraJ)
lands in that estate, exempted from the payment of revenue
since the formation of the Decennial Settlement, be attached.
September 27.
8347. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, stating that the rent-free
(Ldkhirdj) lands above alluded to are liable to be assessed, if
the grants for them have not been registered under the i9th
Regulation of 1793. September 27.
8348. Letter from Collector of Calcutta, transmitting an account of the
sums paid from his Treasury for the purchase of lands required
for the proposed canal. September 20 ; No. 19.
8349. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, informing of Mr. Kefs having
taken charge of the Ardkdn Settlement, and transmitting a letter
152 BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1799.
addressed by him to Government regarding the death of
Captain Cox and the unhealthiness of the climate. September
6; No. 9.
8350. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, regarding the probable
expense of making a road from Ratnapulin to Ukiagh^t, and
the propriety of employing the Arkn emigrants on that duty.
September 27 ; No. 48.
8351. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a statement of lands
for sale in liquidation of arrears of revenue due from the
Zaminddr of Chandradwip. September 6- No. 25. Approved.
8352. Letter from Collector of Dacca, proposing that the managers
(SarbardhHrs) be made responsible for the payment of the rent
(Jamd) fixed upon the estates under their engagement. Sep-
tember 10 ; No. 65.
8353. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that the Board
considers it incompatible with the spirit of the Regulations to
take any engagement from the managers (Sarbardhk&s) for the
payment of the rent (Jaind) of the estates entrusted to them ;
but that should there be advantageous proposals for farming
them, there would be no objection to that measure. Septem-
ber 10.
8354. Letter from Collector of Dacca, in reply to orders, explaining the
nature of the dispute between the dependent Tukdrs and
the Zaminddrs of Rdipur. September 17 ; No. 22.
8355. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, furnishing him with instruc-
tions on the several points referred to. September 17.
8356. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting applications for
partition (BatwfeL) from sundry purchasers and proprietors of
estates. September 24 ; No. 24.
8357. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, desiring him to act in
conformity to the 25th Regulation of 1793 k cases of applica-
tions for partition (Batw&4). September 24.
8358. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting having discovered
Tdluk Bishnu CMnd Tewdri, advertised to be sold in liquida-
tion of a fine, to be the property of a disqualified proprietor,
and that he had in consequence suspended the sale of it. Sep-
tember 24 ' 3 No. 30.
8359. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of his having
suspended the sale, and directing him to take charge of the
Tdluk on the part of the Court of Wards. September 24.
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8360. Letter to Mr. Dick, executor to the estate of the late Captain
Cox, transmitting copy of a letter and enclosure from the
Collector of Chittagong, and requesting him to transmit to the
Board any public letter relative to the Aidk&L emigrants which
he may find among the papers of the late Captain Cox. Sep-
tember 13.
8361. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, transmitting a statement of the
personal property of the Rdja", to be sold in liquidation of
arrears of revenue due from him. September 6 ; No. 26.
8362. Letter to Collector of Dinajpur in reply, directing him, previous
to authorizing sale of the above property, to state whether or
not the Raja* is possessed of any description of lands which can
be sold for the recovery of the arrears. September 6.
8363. Letter from Mr. A. Fraser, executor to the estate of the late
Captain Cox, respecting accounts and public letters regarding
the Settlement of the Ardkan emigrants among the papers of
Captain Cox. September 27.
8364. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the arrangement
which was ordered to be adopted for the future management of
the Stone Mahal in Benares. September 3 ; No. 57.
8365. Letter to Governor-General in Council, in reply to orders of isth
March, regarding the land claimed by Nawdb Nasfr-ul-Mulk.
September 10.
8366. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding the assign-
ment of the village of Pacha*garh in Benares for the support of
Laid Suk Lai; the amount due to the Zarnfnddrs and Farmers
of the lands appropriated to the use of the cantonments at
Chandr; also regarding the lands held by the late Ra"ja*
Rajballabh. September 13 \ No. 23.
8367. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Collector of Bhagalpur, together with a
former report, alluded to in it, regarding losses sustained by
several landholders in that District in consequence of encroach-
ments of the river, and recommending that the abatements in
the rent (Jama') proposed in it be authorized, and that certain
arrears be written off as irrecoverable. September 20 ;
No. 42.
8368. Letter from Governor-General in Council, communicating instruc-
tions on the subject of the minor sons of the late Imm Bakhsh
Khn, and the proposed re-settlement of Niir-ul-Husain Khan's
T 54 BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1799.
lands on the nature of the tenure of the Mukarrariddrs in
Behar. September 27 ; No. 36.
8369. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting copy of his replica-
tions to the defendants' answers in the suit between Govern-
ment and Kalisankar Rai and the ZamfncMr of Bhiishnl
September 17; No. 37.
8370. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a statement of
monthly allowance (Mushdhara*), etc., payable to the Zaminddr
of Rdi Mangal. September 17 ; No. 44. Approved.
8371. Letter from Collector of Jessor, informing of a decree having
been passed in favour of Government against Kdlfsankar.
September 24 \ No. 27.
8372. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting an unusual rise of the
river in his District, and of additional repairs to the embank-
ments having been rendered necessary. July 24 ; No. 28.
8373. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting on lands held by
Europeans in his District. September 24; No. 27.
8374. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, conveying authority from Vice-
President in Council to purchase lands on behalf of Govern-
ment that have proved unsaleable. September ro.
8375. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting upon the petition
of the Rdni of Mahfshddal. September 10 ; No. 50.
8376. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, desiring him to
communicate to the Judge the observations contained in the
letter from Government transmitted to him on 3ist July 1798,
and desiring to be informed whether the Rdni is entitled to
enter in possession of the lands, or whether they should be
sold pursuant to the decree. September 10.
8377. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting copy of a letter
addressed to him by the Salt Agent at Hijili, with his answer,
and recommending that he be authorized to repay to that
gentleman the amount advanced by him to the salt manu-
facturers (Malangfs) in the Salt (Nimak) Mahal, formerly
standing in the name of Rdjd Brajdnand. September 27 ; No.
50. Approved.
8378* Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, regarding breaches made
by the river in the Zaminddri embankments. September 6 \
No. i.
8379. Letter to Collector in reply, directing him to apply to the
Superintendent of embankments to take such measures as may
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be practicable for repairing the breaches, keeping a separate
account of the expense in order that it may be recovered from
the landholders. September 6.
8380. Letter from Collector of Murshidabad, transmitting copy of his
proceedings on the claim of the Rdjd of Jainagar to Purd
Manpur. September 13 \ No. 7.
8381. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbad, transmitting a petition
from the legal agent (Vakil) of the Raja* of Jainagar to obtain
possession of the above Pura. September 13 ; No. 9.
8382. Letter from Collector of Murshidabad, in reply to orders, stating
that the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhi has no landed property remain-
ing in this District, and also reporting the amount of arrears
due from him in it September 27 ; No. 73.
8383. Letter from Collector of Nadiya, in reply to orders of 3ist May,
regarding the lands claimed by Nasir-ul-Mulk. September 10 \
No. 22.
8384. Letter from Collector of Nadiya, reporting on the amount of
balances due from the Rdja of Rdjshahi, and stating that all his
lands in Nadiyd have been disposed of. September 10; No. 35.
8385. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting his apprehensions that
the Collections of the current year will be retarded in conse-
quence of the unusual rise of the river. September 10 \ No. 44.
8386. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, informing him of the appropriation
of the proceeds of a sale of Raja* Iswar Chand's lands, disposed
of on the 7th instant at the Secretary's Office. September 20.
8387. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, reporting on the petition of
Gurudaydl Sinh and Guru Da's, regarding deposits belonging to
them in his treasury. September 6 ; No. 5.
8388. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, conveying authority of Vice-
President for the release of Radhdndth Chaudhrf on the terms
proposed. September 10.
8389. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, directing him to furnish a state-
ment of the arrears due in his District from the Zaminddr of
Rdjshdhi, exclusive of those of the current year. September 17.
8390. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, transmitting copy of a letter and
enclosure from the Judge of Jessor, and requiring statements of
the lands alluded to in it, to be sold in satisfaction of a decree
passed against Kdli Sankar Rdi, September 27.
8391. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, desiring him to transmit state-
ments of all the remaining land of the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhi in
156 BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1799.
liquidation of the arrears due from him as well in his own
District as in those of Nadiya* and Murshida*baU September 27.
8392. Letter from Collector of Rdrngarh, requesting instructions regard-
ing the recovery of arrears due by the Rajd of Nagpur. Sep-
tember 3 ; No. 53.
8393. Letter from Collector of Ra*mgarh, regarding prosecutions to be
instituted against the fictitious purchasers of Pa*nchet Sep-
tember 6 ; No. 6.
8394. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh in reply, approving of his proposal
for including the Zamindr of Pnchet jointly with Government
in the above suits. September 6.
8395. Letter from Collector of Ra*mgarh, reporting having persuaded
several respectable bankers in his District to open shops for the
exchange of rupees of sorts for the accommodation of the Zamfn-
da*rs and their tenantry. September 6 ; No. 15.
8396. Letter to Collector of Rajngarh in reply, informing him that it is
not his province to interfere in the exchange of rupees between
the Zaminddrs and their tenantry. September 6.
8397. Letter from Collector of Ra*mgarh, in reply to orders of the loth
May, regarding the Mahals fanned out at the formation of the
Decennial Settlement whose leases will expire at the dose of
the current year ; also in reply to orders of 9th August, report-
ing on the petition of Raghurdm Basu, Farmer of the Khalsd
Mahals. September 13 ; No. 57.
8398. Letter to Collector of R&ngarh in reply, forwarding instructions
on the points alluded to in the above letter. September 13.
8399. Letter from Collector of Rajngarh, proposing that a Sazawal be
deputed to collect the revenue payable to Government from
the estate of Tilak Shall, he having fled from it in consequence
of an incursion made into it by Barat Sinh of Husll Sep-
tember 24 ] No. 13.
8400. Letters from Collector of Raingarh, transmitting copy of a petition
from Manik Sinh, deputed by the Judge to put Tilak Shall,
above mentioned, in possession of his estate, and proposing
that the demands of revenue against it be suspended. Sep-
tember 24, No. ; and September 24, No. 15.
8401. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, approving of his suspending the
demands of revenue against Tilak Shall. September 24.
8402. Letter from Collector of R&ngarh, stating that it has not hitherto
been customary to demand interest from the Rajd of Nigpur,
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and requesting instructions on the point. September 27 ;
No. 53.
8403. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting the Board's pro-
ceedings regarding the sale of Haripur. September 3.
8404. Letter from Secretary to Government, in reply to Board's letter
of the 23d February, stating that Government approves of the
proposed portion of the pensions payable to the widow and
guardians of the late Elja" Rjballabh. September 13; No. 34.
8405. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Superintendent of the Magh Settlement, and of
the reply to it, and stating that the Governor-General in Coun-
cil desires the Board to instruct the Collector of Chittagong
to receive charge of the public papers relating to the Settlement
from Mr. Ker. September 20 ; No. 36.
8406. Letter from Collector of Silhet, explaining an error which occurred
in the statement of lands transmitted by him on the i2th Sep-
tember 1798, in consequence of which too large a portion of
the defaulter's lands was sold. September 6 ; No. 48.
8407. Letter to Collector of Silhet, informing him that no alteration can
now be made in the sale above alluded to. September 6.
8408. Letter to Collector of Silhet, transmitting extract of a letter from
the Vice-President in Council regarding the interest proposed
by him to be levied upon the arrears of revenue due by the
Talukd^rs in consequence of their flight upon the inroads of
Aga* Muhammad Reza*. September 13.
8409. Letter from Collector of Silhet, requesting to be informed whether
Zaminda*rs who have delivered or tendered leases (Pattys) to
their rayats have the power of distraining their property under
Regulation 7 of 1799, September 27 ; No. 58.
8410. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, stating that if the Zaminddr
had not tendered leases (Patta*s), the exercise of the power
above alluded to would be illegal. September 27.
8411. Letter to Collector of Sbiha'ba'd, regarding the proposed re-settle-
ment of NiSr-ul Husain Khan's lands. September 27.
8412. Letter from Collector of SarkaY Sa*ran, transmitting a statement
of the Mahals let to farm at the formation of the Decennial Settle-
ment, the leases for which will expire on the i4th September,
September 3.
8413. Letter to Collector of Sarkdr S&an, communicating instructions
for re-settlement of the above Mahals. _ September 3.
158 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocr. 1799.
8414. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting a lease (Patta*) of
the new Char, agreeably to Board's orders of 30th July. Sep-
tember 5 ; No. 24.
8415. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, acknowledging receipt of
orders of 2 6th July regarding the allowances to be granted to
the Zaminddrs of Amrdbad, and stating that they claim the
allowances during 1198-99 and 1200. September 24; No. 32.
8416. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, authorizing him to pay
the allowances for those years. September 24.
8417. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, acknowledging receipt of orders
of the 6th August, regarding the Settlement of the Government
(kha"s) and fanned Mahals in his District, and transmitting a
statement of the establishment proposed by him to be deputed
to attach them, until he shall be able to ascertain their gross
resources. September 10 ; No. 42.
8418. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, communicating further
instructions regarding the Settlement of the above Mahals.
September 10.
8419. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, stating that the Vice-President
in Council authorizes him to lease the land held by the late
Raja Rajballabh to his family at the old fixed rent (Mukarrari
Jama). September 13.
8420. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting on the calamities of
the season in his District. September 17.
8421. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting copy of the petition
of Shaikh Farhat Ali, with directions to make a full inquiry
into the particulars set forth therein. September 27.
OCTOBER, 1799.
8422. Petition from Mahara*ni Bhabdni, praying that the monthly
allowance (Mushdhard.) which she received previous to the
sale of the Zarninddri of Rdjshdhi may be continued to her.
October i.
8423. Petition from Gaurhari Sinh, stating that the Pargana* of Chaifc-
nagar in Silhet belongs to him, and praying that it may be
newly assessed, and that he may obtain possession of it.
October 18; No. 5.
8424. Petition from Sayyid Husain Ali, legal agent (Vakil) of Sayyid
Ahmad and Inayat Ali, praying the Board to examine his
OCT. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 159
constituents' title-deeds (Sanads) for certain rent-free lands
in Tirhut, and order their release. October 22 ; No. 19.
8425. Letter to Collector of Behar, conveying authority of Governor-
General for him to levy a fine proposed by him on certain
Zaminda*rs of his District, until they shall deliver in the papers
required of them. October 4.
8426. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting upon the kha*s collec-
tions of the estate of Rdjd Fathi Ndrdyan. October 8 ; No. 34.
8427. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a petition from
Ra*ja* Fathi Ndrdyan, praying for a remission of the rent (Jama*)
assessed upon his estate. October 8 ; No. 35. Rejected.
8428. Letter from Collector of Behar, acknowledging receipt of orders
of the 25th September, and requesting further instructions
relative to the application ordered to be made to the Sadr
Diwani Adalat regarding the children of Imrn Bakhsh Khdn.
October 29 j No. 32. Instructions forwarded.
8429. Letter to Collector of Birbrnim, stating that the Collector of
Rdmgarh has been instructed to deliver over charge of Panchet
and Jhdlida to him, agreeably to the orders of Government.
October 18.
8430. Letter to Collector of Benares, stating that the Governor-General
approves of his proposals for the management of the Stone
Mahal, and desiring him to expedite the draft of a register
required by Government respecting it. October 4.
8431. Letter to Collector of Benares, conveying authority of the
Governor-General to renew the engagements of the TahsildaYs
of his District on the former terms. October 18.
8432. Letter from Collector of Benares, in reply to orders of the i3th
August, respecting the Stone Mahal. October 25 ; No. 27.
8433. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, notifying that he will be held
responsible, jointly with his Native Treasurer (Khazdnchi), for
any loss which may be sustained in consequence of the de-
ficiency in the Treasury. October 4.
8434. Letter from Collector of Bh^galpur, reporting a further sum re-
funded by his Native Treasurer, and stating that he has com-
menced a prosecution against him for the remainder j also
reporting having discovered that the amount of the remittance
plundered last May by gang-robbers (Daldits) was not so great
as that specified in his voucher (ChaMn), and that the denomi-
nation of coins was different. October 4; No. 26.
160 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocr. 1799.
8435. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur in reply, desiring him, after
calling upon the Treasurer for the whole of the amount mis-
appropriated, to commit him to jail under Section 16 of Regu-
lation 3 of 1794, and to transmit a statement of any property
which he may possess for sale. October 4.
8436. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, regarding the readjustment
of the rent (Jama 1 ) of Pargana" Mangalpur. October 8.
8437. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, reporting that the estate of
the late Raj Roshan Bakht was exposed to sale agreeably to
the orders of the Board, but without success, and proposing
that it be again exposed ; and in the event of no tenders being
made for it, that it be bought in on account of Government.
October u; No. 14.
8438. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, reporting having dismissed
his native Treasurer, and suggesting that he be prosecuted not
only for the recovery of the difference between the invoice and
the amount actually remitted of the money plundered by the
gang-robbers (Dkits), but also for the amount sent in silver
instead of gold as specified in the invoice. October n.
8439. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur, transmitting a letter from
Government of 4th January and loth October, for his information
and guidance in regard to the proposed abatement from the
rent (Jama") of certain lands in the District. October 18.
8440. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, authorizing the purchase on
account of Government of the Zamindiri of Roshan Bakht, for
the use of the Invalid Establishment. October 29.
8441. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, transmitting letter from Govern-
ment regarding adjustment of accounts of late Collector.
October n.
8442. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, transmitting extract of a letter
from Government, and copy of the Board's address to which it
refers, regarding the proposed readjustment of the rent (Jama 1 )
of certain lands in Bishnupur. October u.
8443. Letter to Committee of Stationery, reporting a very unnecessary
waste of paper by the Collector of Behar in transmitting a
report regarding pensions. October 29.
8444. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, respecting the grain accounts
of the late Commissioner for settling the Ardkdn emigrants.
October 15 ; No. n.
8445. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, stating that the Commander-in-
OCT. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES, 161
Chief has been requested by Government to order a survey to
be made of the road between R&nu and Ut&ghdt, and desiring
him to furnish an indent for implements required for the use of
the Ardkdrj emigrants. October 18.
8446. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, reporting a tender made to
him to farm the island of M^chkhal, and recommending that it
be accepted. October 29 ; No. 36,
8447. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, stating that the Board
is at a loss to understand on what grounds he proposes to let
the island, the management of the lands resting exclusively with
the proprietor. October 29.
8448. Circular Order to Collectors, transmitting a letter from the
Governor-General for their guidance in the event of any cala-
mity of the season which may take place in their Districts.
October 18.
8449. Circular Order to Collectors, transmitting a letter from Governor-
General regarding the office of Kmingo, and desiring them to
attend particularly to the orders contained in it ; acquainting
the Kdmingos that, with the exception of the two employed
as keepers of the native records, their offices are absolutely
abolished. October 18.
8450. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, in reply to orders
of 23d August, regarding certain newly cultivated villages which
the R4j is desirous should be omitted in the Settlement of
Thn Behar. October 1 1 .
8451. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, desiring him to submit
a separate statement of the lands above alluded to. October 1 1.
8452. Letter to Collector of Dacca, stating that the Governor-General
approves of the Settlement made by him of the Gzar Mahal.
October 4.
8453. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting copy and translation
of a representation from the legal agent (Vakil) of Government
at Bdkarganj relative to the delay in the decision of the suit
instituted against the Chaudhris of Idalpur. October 15 ; No. 7.
8454. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting a statement of
the lands of the Zaminddr of Dindjpur, agreeably to the orders
of the 6th September, and also furnishing a report regarding
certain shrines (Thdkurb&is). October n ; No. 18.
8455. Letter to Collector of Dinijpur in reply, furnishing instructions
respecting the sale of the lands above alluded to. October n.
162 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocr. 1799.
8456. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of
petition of Mahanlnf Bhabani, praying that her monthly allow-
ance (Mushahara") may be continued to her, and recommending
her as an object worthy of the attention and liberality of
Government October i.
8457. Letter to Governor-General in Council, reporting having published
the necessary advertisement for the sale of Pargana Bozar-
gomedpur, and requesting authority to buy it on account of
Government should no adequate tenders be made. October i.
8458. Letter from Governor-General in Council, communicating in-
structions regarding the suspensions proposed to be granted
in consequence of the depredations of the low people (Chuars) ;
regarding the stone Mahal in Benares, and the disturbances
in Rmgarh, etc. October 4 ; No. 2.
8459. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
proposed remission from the rent (Jama) of Pargand Mangalpur
in Dinajpur be authorized. October 8.
8460. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting Board's report
upon the balances due from the several Districts in Bengal,
Behar, and Orissa for 1204, and correspondence with the Col-
lectors on the subject. October 8 ; No. 128.
8461. Letter from Governor-General in Council, regarding the adjust-
ment of the accounts of the late Collector of Bardwan \ also
regarding the proposed inquiry into the assessment of lands
in Bishnupur. October u ; No. i.
8462. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting two letters
from the Collector of Bhagalpur regarding the robbery of a
sum of money transmitted by him to Murshiddbdd, with pro-
positions regarding the amount, for the recovery of which the
Native Treasurer is to be prosecuted. October n ; No. 30.
8463. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of
a letter and enclosures from the Collector of Benares, regarding
lands belonging to individuals whose property he was directed
to attach in consequence of their having been accomplices
in the late disturbances, with proposals regarding the future
settlement of the lands. October 15 ; No. 32.
8464. Letter from Governor-General in Council, furnishing instructions
and orders regarding the office of Ka'mingo; the Settlement
of Pargana* Lakneswar in Benares ; the claim of the Rdjzi of
Jainagar to lands in Murshidabad; the petition of Mahardni
OCT. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 163
Bhabdni for an allowance from Government, etc. October 18 ;
No. 28.
8465. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting statement
of lands sold by public sale during the Bengal and Fasli year
1205. October 22; No. 26.
8466. Letter from Governor-General in Council, authorizing acceptance
of the proposals of Anandaram Das, and his being invested
with the Zaminddri of Bansikurd in Silhet; and regarding the
order passed by the Judge of Bdkarganj in the suit instituted
against the Zamindars of Idaipur. October 29 ; No. i.
8467. Letter from Hijili Agent, reporting a failure of the crops in his
District in consequence of the excessive drought October 18 ;
No. 19.
8468. Letter from Hijili Agent, submitting a statement of disbursements
made for the repair of embankments in Hijili and Jales\var for
the year 1206, and requesting permission to charge the amount
in his accounts. October 25 ; No. 7.
8469. Letter to Collector of Jessor, regarding the inundation stated by
him to have taken place in his District. October 8.
8470. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting on outstanding balances
of his District for the year 1204. October 8 ; No. 14.
8471. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that a decree has been
passed in favour of the plaintiffs in the suit instituted against
Government by the purchasers of Pargana Dantia, and proposing
that the decision be appealed from, October 22 ; No. 22.
Approved.
8472. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, stating that the Governor-
General authorizes the remissions proposed by him to be
granted in consequence of the depredations of the Chudrs in
his District. October 4.
8473. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting further outrages
committed by the Chudrs. October 4 ; No. 8.
8474. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting outrages by the
Chua^s and military tenure holders (Paiks). October 18;
No. 2.
8475. Letter to Collector of Murshidibdd, transmitting a letter from
Government regarding the claim of the Rdja of Jainagar to
lands in his District. October 8.
8476. Letter to Collector of Murshidabid, authorizing him to pay to
Mahdra*nf Bhabdni a pension of RS.IOOO a month. October S.
1 64 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocx. 1799.
8477. Minute by Mr. Harrington, recommending that the proposed
Regulation for extending the period fixed for registering rent-
free lands be not passed until the several Collectors shall have
reported respecting the steps taken by them for publishing the
proclamation directed in the 25th Section of Regulation xix. of
J 793- October 25 j No. 26.
8478. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting the decision in
the suit instituted against Government by Bhupendra Ndrdyan
Chaudhrf of Pargand Pukharid, and requesting instructions
regarding the person from whom he is to demand the amount
of the revenue of the resumed Thdnds of that Pargand. Octo-
ber 1 1 ; No. 25.
8479. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing him to
readjust the rent (Jamd) of the Zaminddr of Pukharitl agreeably
to the decree. October n.
8480. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting that the greater part of
his District has been inundated by the unusual rise of the river,
and transmitting a petition from Rdjd Jswar Chdnd respecting
the state of his Zaminddri. October i ; No. 30.
8481. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, desiring him not to encourage
expectations of suspensions on account of alleged losses without
the fullest proof of their having been sustained. October i.
8482. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, submitting his report upon the
outstanding balances of 1204. October 8.
8483. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting extract of a letter from
the Governor-General for the further information required in it
regarding the inundation of his District. October 18.
8484. Letter from Collector of Purniah, reporting the death of Rddhd-
kant Rdi, Zaminddr of Pargand Akbarpur, and of his having
left a son and daughter, minors, as his heirs ; also reporting the
amount of arrears due from the estate. October 4 ; No. 36.
8485. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, communicating instruc-
tions upon the several points noticed in the above letter.
October 4.
8486. Letter from Collector of Purniah, reporting upon the outstanding
balances in his District of r204. October 8 \ Nos. 83 and 85,
8487. Letter from Collector of Purniah, reporting that the balances of
the Fasli portion of his District for 1205 have been completely
realized. October 4; No. 115.
8488. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting petition from Rdjd
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Madhu Sinh, praying for a reduction of the rent (Jamd) of his
estate, or that it may be held under Government management
(khs). October 29 ; No. 24. Refused.
8489. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargans, submitting report upon the
outstanding balances of his District for 1204. October 8 ;
No. 100.
8490. Letter from Collector of RdjsMhf, reporting amount of arrears
due from the Zaminddr, and of the resources he possesses for
discharging them. October i ; No. 41.
8491. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi in reply, desiring him to furnish
a statement of the whole of the Zaminddfs lands for sale.
October i.
8492. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, reporting upon the outstand-
ing balances of his District for 1204. October 8 \ No. 91.
8493. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting on the lands belong-
ing to Klisankar Rdi, and of the amount of the arrears due
from him. October 8; No. 12. Approved.
8494. Letter from Collector of R&ngarh, transmitting copy of the Rdjd
of Ndgpur*s answer to his order, requiring him to discharge the
arrears due from him; and requesting further instructions
regarding the recovery of them. October 4; No. 19.
8495. Letter to Collector of Rmgarh in reply, stating that the Board
does not deem it advisable to have recourse to coercive
measures, but desiring him to repeat his call upon the R4j for
the arrears, whenever he may have reason to believe that tran-
quillity is restored, and that the Rdjd has sufficient funds to
discharge them. October 4.
8496. Letter to Collector of Rimgarh, expressing satisfaction at the
complete realization of the revenues of his District for 1204.
October 8.
8497. Letter from Collector of Rmgarh, proposing that the rent (Jamd)
of Ndgpur, fixed in 1789, be continued. October n ; No. 24.
8498. Letter to Collector of Rmgarh in reply, stating that the rent
(Jam) of Ngpur was fixed in perpetuity by Regulation i of
1793. October n.
8499. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, instructing him relative to his
delivering over Pnchet and JMlidd to the Collector of Bir-
bhtfm. October 18.
8500. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, reporting the failure of the
crops in his District, and the excessive price of rice, in con-
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sequence of a combination among the merchants ; proposing
that a quantity be imported from Nagpur, and the price
deducted from the amount of the Raj'd's balances. October
18; No. 17.
8501. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, directing him not to levy any
interest on the arrears due by the RaJ of Nagpur. Octo-
ber 1 8.
8502. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, stating that there are no
balances outstanding in his District for 1204. October 8; Nos.
69 and 90.
8503. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that the Governor-
General has resolved to establish a new cavalry cantonment
near Ghzfpur; and desiring the Board to take immediate
measures for purchasing the ground. October 6 ; No. 22.
8504. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting the draft of a
Regulation for extending the period allowed for registering
lands exempt from the payment of revenue, and copy of Mr.
Harrington's minute respecting it October 25.
8505. Letter from Collector of ShaMba'd, reporting upon the outstanding
balances of his District for the year 1204. October 8; Nos.
120 and 122.
8506. Letter from Collector of Shdhdba'd, in reply to orders of 8th inst,
stating the difficulty experienced by him in forwarding a state-
ment of Raja" Bikram&jit Sinh's lands for sale, owing to the
rent (Jamd) never having been separately assessed upon the
Mahals comprising his estate. October 29 ; No. 33.
8507. Letter to Collector of ShaTia"bacl in reply, communicating instruc-
tions on the subject of the above. October 29.
8308. Letter from Collector of Sarkr Sdran, reporting upon the out-
standing balances of his District for the year 1204. October
8; No. 123.
8509. Letter from Collector of Sarka*r Sa*ran, reporting the complete
realisation of the land revenue of his District for 1206.
October 25 ; Nos. 1-2.
8510. Letters from Collector of Silhet, reporting upon the outstanding
balances of his District for the year 1204. October 8; Nos.
94, 95, and 96.
8511. Letter to Collector of Silhet, transmitting a petition from Gaur
Hari Sinh, and informing him that if the circumstances set forth
in it are correct, it will be advisable to let Pargand Chaitnagar,
Nov. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 167
instead of disposing of the right of property in it, as proposed
by him. October 18.
8512. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting upon the outstanding
balances of his District for 1204. October 8 ; Nos. 97 and 99.
8513. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting an extract of a letter
from Sub-Secretary to Government, regarding the calamities of
the season in his District. October i.
8514. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting upon the outstanding
balances of his District for 1204. October 8; Nos. 126
and 127.
8513. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to orders of 23d August,
transmitting a petition from Raja* Madhu Sinh regarding the
settlement of his Milkiat lands ; with observations upon the
Ra*ja*'s proposals. October 22; No. 13.
8516. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, stating that the Board considers
the Raid's petition as a refusal to engage for the payment of
the revenue of his estate, and desiring him to proceed to make
a provisional settlement of it under the instructions issued to
him on the loth ultimo. October 22.
NOVEMBER, 1799.
8517. Petition from Ra*mjay Ra*i, praying that he may be put in posses-
sion of Pargana* Dhuldi in Ra*jsha*hi, purchased by him in 1204.
November 29; No. 12.
8518. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting his apprehensions of a
scarcity of grain occurring in his District. November i ;
NO. 22.
8519. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that the Board has
at present under consideration the best means of supplying
Behar and Benares with grain. November i.
8520. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting copy of a letter and
enclosure from the Sub-Secretary to Government, and desiring
him to furnish the report required in it regarding the steps
taken in consequence of the orders of Government regarding
the disputes between the Zamindar of Jailpur and the Invalids
of Bara*i, transmitted to the late Collector on the 4th July 1797.
November 8.
8521. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, informing him of the proceeds
of a sale of the Rdjd of Birbhim's lands to be carried to the
168 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1799.
credit of Government, in discharge of arrears of revenue due
by him j with instructions for the sale of certain lots in the
fisheries (Jalkar) and Jungle Mahals, and the consolidation of
the rent (Jamd) of them. November i.
8522. Letter from Collector of Benares, stating that the Zamfnd&s
whose lands were taken for the use of the cantonments at
Chandr will not agree to accept a gross sum in lieu of the
annual sum to which they appear to be entitled. November
i ; No. 21.
8523. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to submit a general
settlement account of the Province. November i.
8524. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting a petition from
Sio Deo Sinh, praying that, in consequence of his acquittal,
his Zamind&l may be restored to him. November i ;
No. 34.
8525. Letter from Collector of Benares, in continuation of his letter of
the 1 6th August, regarding the Fort and Tdluk of Pipraulf.
November i ; No. 39.
8526. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting the survey of the
ground required for the new cavalry barracks at Ghdzfpur.
November 5.
8527. Letter to Collector of Benares, stating that the Governor-General
has authorized him to reinstate Sio Deo Sinh in 'possession of
his lands, on being satisfied that he is the actual proprietor of
them. November 12.
8528. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, directing him to inform the
Board what steps he has taken for repairing the embankments
of MandaJghdt, and to submit an estimate of the expense
required \ also to state whether the Zaminddr of Bardw&i has
repaired the embankments in his estate. November 12.
8529. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting the bad efiect of
Ben&ni purchases. November 19; No. 5.
8530. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, transmitting extract of a letter
from the Governor-General regarding the ground appropriated
by the Pdrsfs as a burial-ground \ with directions to submit a
draft of a rent-free Sanad for it. November i.
8331. Circular Order to the several Collectors, directing them to
transmit their annual report upon the balances of their Dis-
tricts at the expiration of six months (instead of one year, as
mentioned in the orders of Government of 2oth April 1795)
Nov. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 169
after the close of the year for which the balances are due.
November 8 ; No. 43.
8532. Letter from Collector of Kuch Behar, submitting a Mufassal
Settlement Account of Tha"n Behar for 1206. November
8; No. 23.
8533. Letter from Collector of Dacca, proposing to confine the
Zamfnddr of Chandradwip for the recovery of arrears due to
Government. November 22 ; No. 30,
8534. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of
letter from the Collectors of Maimansinh and Tipperah, relative
to the separation of Taluk AmraMd, and recommending that
the separation be made accordingly. November i \ No. 33.
8535. Letter to Governor-General in Council, enclosing a statement
of lands proposed to be given as compensation to the persons
whose lands were taken for the new cantonments at Sultdnpur
in Benares. November 5 ; No. 10.
8536. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of
letter from the Collector of Shahdbd in reply to orders of
Government of 5th September last, relative to the Settlement
of the Mahals which formerly constituted nine-tenths of the
estate of Nilrul Husain Kha*n; also transmitting copy of a
letter from Mr. Brooke, respecting the engagements entered
into with the present farmers, and the assurances given them
by him. November 5 \ No. 15.
8537. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting extract
from Board's proceedings of ad November 1798 and 8th
October 1799, together with copy of a letter and enclosure
from the Collector of Behar, relative to an application from
Rdjd Fathi N&ayan for an abatement from his rent (Jam)
for the decision of Government. November 15 3 No- 19.
8538. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting the arrest
of Raghundth Sinh in Bardwdn, and recommending that
Us. 500 be granted to the agent employed for that purpose.
November 19 ; No. 7.
8539. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting account
of expenses incurred in 1205 in repairing the embankments
under the agent at Tamluk, and recommending that an assign-
ment be granted on the Midnapur Treasury for the discharge
of the amount ; also transmitting estimate of expenses required
for 1206-1207. November 26; No. 24.
1 70 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1799.
8540. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that Darpa
Ndrdyan, Tahsilddr of Pargana* Agrdchaur, be proscribed ever
serving Government again in any capacity, in consequence
of his having embezzled the public revenue. November 29 ;
No. 2.
8541. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
Collector of Midnapur be authorized to advance Rs. 1032
for raising a dam over the Kdnsal (Cossai) river. November
29 ; No. 4,
8542. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding an estimate
of the expense required by the Collector of Silhet for repair-
ing the embankments in his District for the present season,
amounting to Rs. 1861, and recommending that he be autho-
rized to disburse the amount. November 29 ; No. 9.
8543. Letter from Hijili Agent, transmitting a petition from certain
fanners, praying that the communication of the Da*n Gha*ta*
Coal (what follows is uninfdUgiblJ) and stating that he has
ordered the necessary dams to be constructed. November 5 ;
No. 21. Approved.
8544. Letter to Hijili Agent, stating that the Governor-General has
passed his account of disbursements made in repairing the
embankments in his District. November 12.
8545. Letter to Hijili Agent, transmitting copy of a letter from the
Register of the Sadr Diwdnf Adalat, and directing him to
furnish the information required regarding the lands claimed
by Rdja* Ballabh Bhuya*. November 26.
8546. Letter from Collector of Jessor, in reply to orders of the 8th
October, regarding the inundation of the District. Novem-
ber 12.
8547. Letter from Collector of Jessor, requesting to be informed
whether the purchaser of Pargand Malai is entitled to suspen-
sion on account of salt-land (Desi Khal&i) rents, equally
with other purchasers. November 15 ; No. 34.
8548. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, authorizing the suspension.
November 15.
8549. Letter from Judge at Jaunpur, transmitting copy of a decree
respecting village Sultdnpur in Pargand Korakdt. November
26 ; No. 10.
8550. Minutes by the Acting President, and Messrs. Harrington, Buller,
and Hatch, regarding the engagement entered into with the
Nov. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 171
farmers of the Tdluk of the late Ndrul Husain Khan. Novem-
ber 5 and 8.
8551. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting an account of the
Settlement proposed by him for all the Mahals that were unen-
gaged for by the proprietors at the formation of the Decennial
Settlement, excepting the estate of the revenue of Midnapur
and sundry villages belonging to Government. November i ;
No. 16.
8552. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting copy of a letter from
the Sadr Diwdni Addlat, with directions to furnish any informa-
tion in his power regarding the tenure of the lands alluded to
in it November i.
8553. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government regarding the Settlement of the Mahals
alluded to in his letter of the ist, and expressing the satisfaction
of Government at his conduct on the occasion. November 12.
8534. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, requesting that he may be
authorized to advance the sum of Rs. 1032 to erect a dam
across the Kdnsdi (Cossai) river. November 29 ; No. 3.
8555. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, respecting rent-free lands
claimed by Rdni Jdnakf in satisfaction of a decree passed in
her favour against Rdjd Brajdnand. November 29 \ No. 25.
8556. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, submitting accounts of
Pargand Sibpur for 1203, 1204, and 1205. November 19;
No. 18.
8557. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, enclosing reply of Mahdrdjd
Iswar Chdnd Rdi to the Board's order of 2ist September 1798
relative to Pargand Muldjor. November 15 ; No. 23.
8558. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, communicating Board's
remarks and resolution on the above. November 15.
8559. Letter from Collector of Purniah, enclosing a petition from
Chunid Sinh, Zaminddr of Pargand Dapher, praying for a
suspension of revenue for the current year, in consequence of
the failure of his crops. November 26 ; No. 37.
8560. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, directing him to proceed
in person and ascertain the damage done to the crops. No-
vember 26.
8561. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, reporting the theft of his
Office Seal November 8 ; No. 21.
8562. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, authorizing him to
*72 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1799.
offer a reward of Rs. 100 for the apprehension of the thief.
November 8.
8563. Letter from Register to the Sadr Diwdni Addlat, regarding the
tenure of certain lands in the District of Midnapur. November
5 ; No. 16.
8564. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, informing him of the amount and
appropriation of the proceeds of a sale of lands lately belonging
to the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhf, and desiring him to transmit a
statement of all the lands of the Zaminddr which at present
remain unsold, stating at the same time the amount of the
balances payable by the Zaminddr on account of the past year,
and the arrears which accrued during the lifetime of the late
Rdjd Rdj Krishna. November 5 ; No. 18.
8565. Letter to Collector of RdjshdM, transmitting for his report copy
of a petition from Rdmjay Rdi, praying to be put in possession
of lands bought by him. November 29.
8566. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, regarding the Settlement of the
Khdlsd Mahals in Kharakdid. November i ; No. 24.
8567. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh in reply, approving of the
measures taken by him, and authorizing him to grant a new
lease to the lale farmer on the terms proposed for the villages
not engaged by Ghdlwals. November i.
8568. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, stating that he proposes to
complete the Settlement of the villages in Kharakdia* with
separate farmers. November 19 ; No. 8.
8569. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh in reply, directing him to report
on the above Settlement. November 19.
8570. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, reporting having delivered
over charge of Pdnchet to the Collector of Bfrbhtim, and stating
that the accounts of Putkum will be transmitted to him in a
few days. November 26 ; No. 9.
8571. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh in reply, directing him to fur-
nish a statement of the rent (Jamd) of the Mahals that have
been delivered over to the Collector of Bfrbhiim. Novem-
ber 26.
8372. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting a petition from
Rdm Bhadra praying for a partition (Batwdrd) of certain lands
bought by him. November 5 ; No. 29.
8573. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, stating that the partition
of the lands above alluded to must be suspended till the dis-
Nov. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 173
putes regarding them are decided in the regular course of law.
November 5.
8574. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, regarding the calamities of the
season. November 12 ; No. 9.
8575. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, enclosing a petition from
Jaganndth Gosdin for the separation of Taluks Gopindthpur
and Mukaddampur from Pargand Shaikshir. November 15;
NO. 22.
8576. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, directing him to refer
the petitioner to the Zild Judge. November 15.
8577. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, reporting having released the
lands of Rdm Sundar Chaudhri from attachment, agreeably to
the Board's orders. November 12 ; No. 19.
8578. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, respecting the rate of exchange
established in his District between the Arcot and Sikkd rupee.
November 29 - 9 No. 28.
8579. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, requiring further informa-
tion on the above. November 29.
8580. Letter from Secretary to Government, reporting a remission of
Gayd duties granted by the Governor-General in Council to the
Rdjd of Benares and others. November 8 ; No. 14.
8581. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
Captain Parlby, and desiring that the Collector of Murshiddbdd
be directed to advance to that gentleman such sums as may be
required in constructing the sluice between Bishnupur swamp
and the river. November 8 ; No. 14.
8582. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of Mr.
Harrington's minute regarding the proposed renewal of the
leases of the farmers of Niirul Husain Khdn's estate. Novem-
ber 8.
8583. Letter from Secretary to Government, conveying the approval of
Government to the Settlement of the Mahals in Chittagong,
and respecting the delivery over of the Fort of Pipraulf to the
Tahsflddrs. November 19 ; No. i.
8584. Letter from Secretary to Government, respecting lands required
for the cantonments at Jaunpur. November 19 ; Nos. 2 and 3.
8385. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding compensation to
be given to the natives at Monid for their lands assigned for
the cavalry cantonments. November 19 ; Nos. 13 and 14.
8586. Letter from Revenue Department, acknowledging receipt of
174 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1799.
Board's letters of the 5th and 8th instant, and approving the
mode of adjusting the claim of the persons whose lands have
been appropriated for the cantonments at Chandr. November
26 ; No. 44.
8587. Letter to Collector of Silhet, expressing the Board's satisfaction
at observing that the revenues of his District have been so
completely realized. November i.
8588. Letter from Collector of Silhet, transmitting copy of petition
from the Deputy (Ndib) of Gaurhari Sinh regarding Pargand
Chaitnagar. November i ; No. 28.
8589. Letter from Collector of Silhet, relative to the proposals formerly
made by Khosalrdm for farming Pargand Bansikurd. Novem-
ber 5 ; No. 23.
8590. Letter from Collector of Silhet, stating that he believes the
circumstances stated in the petition of Gaurhari Sinh, Zammddr
of Chaitnagar, to be perfectly correct, and stating that he had
in consequence, recommended to Rdjd Gobind to take the land
in farm. November 12 ; No. 7.
8591. Letter to Collector of Silhet, approving of his endeavouring to let
the lands above mentioned in farm, and desiring him to report
the result of the measures he may have taken for that purpose.
November 12.
8592. Letter from Collector of Silhet, recommending that interest on
the arrears due from defaulters be not levied until the close of
the year in which such arrears may accrue. November 29;
No. 27. Authorized.
8593. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, reporting that almost the
whole of the rice crops in his District has been lost in conse-
quence of the drought, with propositions for preventing such
calamities in future. November 5 ; No. 38.
8594. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd in reply, communicating in-
structions on the subject of the above. November 5 ;
No. 39.
8595. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, transmitting an extract of a letter
from the Governor-General in Council, authorizing him to grant
the proposed compensation to the proprietor of the lands taken
for the use of the military at Baxar. November 5.
8596. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, recommending that the offer
of Kdsi Rdm and others to farm the estate of Parbhu and
others be accepted, in consequence of the latter having refused
Nov. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 175
to renew the terms of assessment agreeably to the Decennial
Settlement November 26 ; No. 2.
8597. Letter to Collector of Shdha*ba*d, stating that the Board entirely
disapproves of his accepting the surrender of the Settlement
from the farmers, and also directing him to inform the Zamin-
ddrs in his District that the Decennial Settlement is considered
as being in perpetuity. November 26.
8598. Letter from Collector of Shdha'ba'd, submitting a statement of
lands for sale in liquidation of a decree passed against Rdjd
Bikramdrjit Sinh. November 29 ; No. 31.
8599. Letter to Collector of Sha*ha*bdd, approving of the statement of
lands, and directing him to dispose of them on the 6th January
1800. November 29.
8600. Letter to Collector of Sarkdr Sdian, transmitting an extract of a
letter from the Governor-General in Council, approving of his
conduct in having effected the complete realization of the
revenues of his District for the past Fasli year. November 8.
8601. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, respecting the separation of
Tdluk AmirdbaU November i ; No. 32.
8602. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, in reply to orders of the 2ist
ultimo regarding the salt-land (Khdldri) rents of Bhulud and
Amirdbdd, and the manner in which the Sadr Jama* of the latter
Mahal was fixed. November 5 \ No. 37.
8603. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, informing him that the Governor-
General in Council has authorized the annexation of Taluk
Amirdbdd to his District. November 12.
8604. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting balances outstanding
against Pargand Dandrd, the proprietor of which has been
condemned to perpetual imprisonment, and proposing to dispose
of it as an estate forfeited to Government on the expiration of
the lease to the present fanner. November 26 ; No. 20.
8605. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, stating that the Board is
not aware of any Regulation which confiscates the property of
persons in consequence of offences committed by them ; but
stating that should the proprietor have entered into engagements
for the lands, they are liable to be sold, but that otherwise the
farmer is to be held responsible, and desiring him to propose
measures for the security of the revenue. November 26.
8Co6. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that he has received
several petitions from sharers of estates, requesting to have their
i?6 BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1799.
portions separated, and to be allowed to pay their revenues
separately \ requesting to be instructed whether or not he is to
comply with them. November i ; No. 31.
8607. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, desiring him to direct the
sharers above alluded to to apply for a separation of their lands
under Regulation 25 of 1793. November i.
8608. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a petition from the
widow of the late Narendrd Sinh, Zaminddr of Sarkdr Tirhut,
for arrears of proprietary allowance (Mdlikdna) due her since
1197. November 8; Nos. 2 and 3. Instructions forwarded
on the above.
8609. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, regarding arrears due from Rdja
Krishna Sinh on account of 1206. November 22 \ No. i.
86 jo. Letter from Tamluk Agent, transmitting an estimate of the salt
part of the embankment repairs for 1206 and 1207 ; for
authority to commence on them. November 26 ; No. 21.
8611. Letter from Tamluk Agent, enclosing a statement of expenses
incurred for embankment repairs, etc., in 1805. November 26 \
Nos. 22 and 23.
DECEMBER, 1799.
8612. Minute by the Acting President, regarding the Madrasd Mahal,
which is to be made over to the Collector of Nadiyd. Decem-
ber 20; No. 14.
8613. Petition from Muhammad Ldl, praying to be put in possession of
certain lands purchased by him at public auction in the Dis-
trict of Bardwdn. December 3 j No. 4.
8614. Petition from Nilmani Hdlddr, praying to be put in possession
of Tappd Bardd in Bardwdn, bought by him. December 10 ;
No. 19.
8615. Petition from Rdm Ratan and Badai Chdnd, complaining of an
attempt by the officers of the Collector of Silhet to dispossess
them of their estates. December 13 ; No. 37.
8616. Petition from Abhay Charan Banaxji and Rdm Dhan Bdnarji,
praying to be put in possession of lands bought by them in
Bardwdn. December 31 ; No. 21.
8617* Letter from Collector of Behar, submitting an account of the rates
and descriptions of the licences taken out by the Gayd pilgrims,
DEC. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES, I?7
together with an estimate of the number required annually.
December 3 ; No. 8.
8618. Letter from Collector of Behar, respecting the Settlement of the
village of Khutangis in Pargana" ArwaL December 10 \ No. 10.
8619. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that the Board
considers the Settlement expired, and desiring him to make the
re-settlement. December 10.
8630. Letter from Collector of Behar, submitting a petition from several
persons, praying that his Court may not be removed from
Patna". December 10; No. 21.
8621. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to proceed
to Gayd immediately. December 10 \ No. 22.
8622. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting the re-settlement of the
greatest part of the farmed Mahals up to 1206 F.S. December
10 ; No. 25.
8623. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, approving of the progress
made in the re-settlement. December 10.
8624. Letter from Collector of Behar, respecting the claim to the title
of Rajd between the members of the family of the late Ghuldm
Husain Khdn. December 10.
8625. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him, in conse-
quence of the above dispute, not to use the title in any papers
until the claims shall be decided December 10.
8626. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding the compensation
claimed by the proprietors of the ground and houses taken for
the cavalry cantonments at Monil December 27 ; No. i.
8627. Letter to Collector of Behar, respecting the new Settlement of the
lands of Rajd Fathi Ndrdyan. December 27.
8628. Letter from Judge of Behar, forwarding a decree passed on the
15th July in favour of Ajit Sinh versus the late Collector.
December 10; No. 17.
8629. Letter from Collector of Benares, respecting the embezzlement
of the Phdlgun instalment by the absconded Tahsflddrs of
Muhammaddbdd. December 10; No. 12.
8630. Letter from Collector of Benares, regarding the irregularity of the
Judge's proceedings in releasing Tegh AM from confinement,
and stating that he cannot recover the amount embezzled by
him in consequence. December 17 ; Nos. 7-11.
8631. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to institute a suit
against Tegh AH immediately. December 17.
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8632. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting information regard-
ing lands required for the new cantonments at Jaunpur ; and
also transmitting a letter from Captain Pryor on the subject.
December 20 ; Nos. 3 and 4.
8633. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting a petition from
Rdja* Sio Ldl, Tahsflddr of Jaunpur, stating the cause of his
not being able to realize the revenue. December 20; Nos. 43
and 44. Instructions forwarded j No. 45.
8634. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting an extract of a letter
from the Secretary to Government, relative to the property of
the absconded Tahsilddrs Sio Ratan Sinh and Sio Prasanna
Sinh ; also regarding allowance to be continued to the family
of the late Jagat Sinh. December 27.
8635. Letter from Collector of Benares, regarding the forfeited lands in
his District December 27 ; No. 31.
8636. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting draft of a Regula-
tion for the future management of the Stone Mahal. December
31 ; No. 12.
8637. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, forwarding copy of a letter
from the Judge regarding the restoration of villages Pahdrpur
and Rddhdnagar to the proprietors, and proposing to pay
the surplus collections to them during the time they were
attached. December 3; Nos. n and 12.
8638. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur in reply, authorizing him to pay
the surplus collections. December 3.
8639. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, proposing to go into the
Mufassal, to ascertain the extent of the losses sustained by
drought. December 13 ; No. 63.
86,40. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, directing him to put Nilmam Hdl-
dar in possession of Tappd "Bardd in his District. December 10.
864 T. Letter from Collector of Bard wan, reporting having issued orders
to the Rilja for the repair of the embankments in the current
year; also forwarding estimate of the expense that will be
required for repairing the same in Mandalghdt. December 13 ;
No. 44a.
8642. Letter lo Collector of IJardwdn, desiring him to advance such
sum as may be immediately required for the repairs, but to
explain why the estimate of the expense for the current year is
greater than that of the preceding year. December 13,
8643. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, expressing the satisfaction of the
DEC. 1799.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 179
Board at the collections being so well kept up. Decem-
ber 24.
8644. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, stating that Rs. 5000 have
been advanced for the repair of the embankments, and explain-
ing the cause of the difference between the present estimate
and that of the preceding year. December 27.
8645. Letter from Commissioner at Chandernagar, reporting the con-
ditional Settlement of the Mahals of Chandernagar. December
13 ; No. 43-
8646. Letter to Commissioner at Chandernagar in reply, confirming the
Settlement December 13.
8647. Circular Orders to Collectors, transmitting an extract of a letter
from Secretary to Government, regarding marked rupees.
December 27.
8648. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, transmitting an extract
of a letter from Secretary to Government, confirming the
Settlement of Thdnd Behar for 1206 Bengal era. Decem-
ber 27.
8649. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting upon the rent, produce,
and allotment of the rent (Jamd) of the Pargand Sibpur.
December 3 ; No. 14. Corrected statement called for.
8650. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
accounts for the repair of the Lashkarpur embankments in
Rdjshdhf be passed. December 6 ; No. 34.
8651. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the amount
embezzled by the absconded Tahsilddrs in Benares. December
10 ; No. 3.
8652. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that an
allowance of Rs, 100 per month be granted to the family of
Jagat Sinh. December 10 \ No. 7.
8653. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding information
regarding the lands claimed by the Zaminddrs of Mangalpur
in lihdgalpur, as required by orders of Government of 3ist
October. December 20.
8654. Letter to Governor-General in Council, relative to the compensa-
tion claimed by the proprietors of the ground and houses taken
for the cavalry cantonments at Monid, and submitting pro-
positions regarding the compensation. December 27 ; No. 2.
8655. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the Settlement
of the forfeited lands in Benares. December 27 ; No. 32.
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8656. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the sale of
lot Haripur in Bardwdn. December 27 ; No. 34.
8657. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the final
adjustment of the claims of the Zamindsirs of Mangalpur in
Ehdgalpur. December 31 \ No. 13.
8658. Letter from Hijili Agent, submitting sundry papers relating to
the Settlement of Chakld Jaleswar and the sale of Dihi Bargiion.
December 31 ; Nos. 22 and 23.
8659. Letter from Collector of Jessor, submitting a statement of the
lands of Kalfsankar RuTs sureties to be sold in satisfaction
of a decree passed against him in favour of Government; also
a statement of balances due from the lands; also statement
of particulars of the lands, and statement of establishment for
attaching them. December 27; Nos. 17, 18, and 10.
8660. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding further outrages
committed by the Chuiirs. December 10 ; No. 15.
8661. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting a petition of the
late Tahsflddr of Hogld Agrtichaur, relative to the sum stated
to be embezzled by him, and proposing to submit a statement
of the property of his sureties for sale. December 24; Nos. 16
and 17.
8662. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to
transmit a copy of the security bond, and to give the Tfthsildtir
every assistance in carrying on prosecutions for the recovery
of money misappropriated by his Diwdn. December 24.
8663. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting copy of tin*
decree in favour of Rdnf Junakf against Rdjjl Bnijawmd.
December 24; Nos. 32 and 33.
866.J. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to dispose
of the lands of the Rjtjd, in satisfaction of the decree on ist
February. December 24.
8665. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, reporting upon the Settlement
of the Mahals specified in his letter of the 24th October last,
December 27 ; No. 24.
8666. Minutes of Messrs. Harrington and Hatch, relative to the Settle
ment of the Madras*! lands to be delivered over to the Zumintkir
of Nadiyd*. I )eceniber so.
8667. Letter to Collector of Murslwlibdd, informing him that Govern
ment has confirmed the sale of the building made use of for
the Mint December 3.
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8668. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbad, directing him to report
whether any part of the Government (khas) Mahals could be
placed under the Mufassal Tahsilddrs. December 13.
X669. Letter from Collector of Murshidabdd, transmitting the accounts
for repairing the Zamindar's embankments. December 20.
^670. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, stating that the greater
part of the balances outstanding at the end of Aswin 1206 have
been realized. December 31 ; No. 24.
S67E. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting that Krishna
Chdnd Basil of Pargana Kdgmdri refuses to enter into a fresh
engagement with an increase of Rs. 80.3.3.2 in his rent (Jamd).
December 17 ; No. 29.
%72. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing him to
hold Krishna Chdnd Basu responsible for the additional rent
(Jamd). December 17.
1*673. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, expressing the Board's concern
at the heavy arrvnrs outstanding. December 24.
Sf7 {. Letter from Collector of Purniuh, submitting a petition from
Khosh ISnkht, claiming his reputed father's rights in Pargana
Tnlid Gurid. December 3 ; Nos. 18 to 23.
.''675. Letter from Collector of Ramgorh, transmitting a statement of
the Mahals which have been annexed to Birbhtim. December
20 ; Nos. 29 and 30.
Srtyfi. Letter from Collector of Silhet, relative to the farming of Kisrnat
Pargnnd Chnitnogor to Rddhdgobind, and giving him possession
of Parganii Bansikurd. December 3 ; No. 7.
.Sf77, Letter from Collector of Silhet, regarding the Settlement of
Pargnnd Chaitnogar. December 24; No. 36.
S. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting a petition from
Sftrfnfm Poclddr, praying that the 2. 2 proportion of the estate
of Roshan Khdnam may be delivered over to him according
to Mr. Buller's measurement and assessment (Jamdbandi).
December 20 5 Nos. 33 and 34. Refused*
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182 BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN.
JANUARY, 1800.
8679. Letter from Accountant, transmitting copy of a letter from thr
late Assay Master at Dacca regarding a deficiency which h;is
arisen in the recoinage of rupees of sorts, and recommending
that it be written off to profit and loss. January TO ; No. 4-'-
8680. Letter to Accountant, stating that Mahal Chatnd has b,vn
directed to be separated from Midnapur and annexed in
Birbhiim. January 10.
868-1. Petition from the wife of the late Asacl Zamdn Khdn, request in;-
that the Collector of Birbhtim may be instructed to deliver OVT
to her the produce of some Mau&fo which have been a Hat h d.
January 7 ; No. 46.
8682. Petition from Chintdmani Mitra, requesting that the <!olli*rtir of
Nadiyd be instructed to make a readjustment of the J.un.i *i
lands bought by him. January 14 ; No. 9.
6683. Petition from Gopf Mohan Thdkur, praying that he may In- |WJ
in possession of lands bought by him in Nadiy.1 January i,\ ;
No. 17.
8684. Petition from Nilmani Hdldiir, requesting that the Collet inr <i
Jcssor be directed to make a transfer of certain lands sold Jiy
him to Sib Chandra Mukharji, and that the Sub-Tri-aMiivr In-
directed to receive a deposit fnmi him. January 14 ; No. -*f,
8685. Petition from Riljd Madhu Siuh, regarding the SetLleu?nl of lii^
lands in Tirhut. January 24; No. 70.
8686. Petition from Chaitan Da's, praying thai the Collector of .Mid
napur be instructed to exclude his lands from the slaU'iwnt of
Ka*ja Brajdnand's lands ordered for sale. January *H ; No, 6fi,
8687. Letter from Collector of Behar, submitting copy of a petition from
Ghuldm Iluidar, soliciting the continuance of the pension iv
ceivcd l>y his father, Ghuldm Husain. January 3; Nos. 2^
and 24.
8688. Letter from Collector of Uchor, submitting petitions from scvrntl
under-renters (Mdlguzdrs) relative to the removal of the (*ol
lector*s Court (Kachdrl) to (Jayd. January 7; Nos. 17 to ^.
8689. Letter to Collector of Uohur, directing him to proceed immcdi.iti'ly
to Gayd, and to transmit no taore petitions on the ,s1*ji'< u
January 7.
8690* Letter from Collector of Behar> requesting to be furnished with
JAN. iSoo.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 183
copy of the title-deed (Sanad) by which Ajit Sinh holds his
lands. January 7 ; No. 40.
8691. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, transmitting copy of the
title-deed (Sanad), and desiring him to report regarding the
Jam of the knds of Ajit Sinh. January 7.
8692. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to report upon the
decree passed against Government in favour of Sukina* Begam.
January 7.
8693. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government regarding claims to compensation on
account of the ground required for the Cantonments at Monia.
January 14.
8694. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding the suit instituted by
Sukind Begam against Government January 28 ; No. 27.
8695. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to move the Court to
set aside the decree passed against Government in the above
case. January 28.
8696. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding an establishment pro-
posed by him on the iSth November last for holding certain
Mahals under Government -management (kha*s), and which have
been since engaged for under the Regulations. January 31;
No. i3a.
8697. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him 4 to submit a
statement of lands still held under Government management
(kha*s), and those that have been engaged for by the proprietors.
January 31.
8698. Letter from Judge of Behar, transmitting a statement of lands
belonging to Faiz Alf Kha"n, and requesting that they be sold
for the recovery of the amount adjudged against him. January
7 ; Nos. 9 and to.
8699. Letter to Judge of Behar in reply, stating that the necessary orders
have been issued to the Collector. January 7.
8700. Letter from Judge of Behar, submitting copies of two decrees
passed in favour of Mirz Umed All and Sukin Begam.
January 7 \ No. 47.
8701. Letter to Collector of Birbhdm, transmitting a petition from the
wife of the late Asad Zam&i Khdn, for his report. January 7.
8702. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhdm, regarding the annexation of Mahal
Chatn to his District. January 10.
8703. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, directing him to furnish imme-
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diately the information called for on the isth October last
regarding publication of registries of rent-free lands, according
to the 1 9th and 37th Regulations of 1793. January 28.
8704. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, reporting that the Regulations
regarding the proprietors of lands delivering in a list of Village
Accountants (Patwans) in their estates, have been duly attended
1o. January 28 ; No. 10.
8705. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, requiring report regarding the
part taken by Mukund Datta in the late disturbances in
Rumgarh. January 31.
8706. Letter from Collector of IVnares, submitting copies of letters from
Messrs. Auriol and Ramsay regarding the value of their pro-
perty and land required for Cantonments. January 3.
8707. Letter to Collector of JJeiuires, requiring him to report ivgiirtling
the means of subsistence enjoyed by the family of Jagannuth
Siiih. January 10.
8708. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government, directing that the forfeited lands in
Ik-mires be held under direct Government management (kh;is)
for the present. January 14.
8709. Letter to Collector of IJenrires, directing him to deliver over to
Captain Pnyor the lands required for the Cantonments ;il
Jaunpur. January 14.
8710. Letter from Collector of Bennruti, in reply to orders of the 27th
ultimo regarding the debts of Jugannuth Sinh in Henarcs. Janu-
ary 17 ; No. 1 6.
871 1. Letter to Collector of Benares in reply, directing him to submit :i
list of the property of Juganndth Sinh. January 1 7.
8712. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter and enclo-
sures from the Secretary to Government, and desiring him to
report on the claim of the widow of Rdjd Balwant Sinh.
January 24,
8713. Letter from Collector of Henures, regarding the lands standing in
the name of Ifcflm Sio Pntsanna Sinh, and claimed by Rstin
Niwste and Krfdhu. January 24. Nos, 17 to ao.
8714. Letter to Collector of Benares in reply, stating that orders have
been issued regarding these lands. January 24.
8715. Letter from Collector of Henarcs, in reply to orders of the 3d
June 1796, regarding the list of Village Accountants (Patwdris)
required from proprietors of lands, January 24 ; No. 37*
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8716. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, submitting statements of
lands to be sold for the recovery of arrears due on account of
Takdvi balances. January 7 ; No. 42.
8717. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur in reply, directing him to
furnish a corrected statement of the lands, and submitting
further orders regarding the recovery of Takavi balances.
January 7.
8718. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, with the Board's resolutions
upon the title-deed (Sanad) of the Jdgir of the lale Rdja
Roshan Bakht. January 31.
8719. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, regarding the compensation to
be given to the officer employed in the apprehension of Raghu
Ndth Sinh. January 7 ; No. 20.
8720. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, acknowledging receipt of the
orders of the i4th instant regarding lot Haripur, and recom-
mending the money ordered to be paid back lo Nilmani Hdlddr
be withheld until he discharges arrears due from him. January
24; No. 1 6.
8721. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, directing him to submit
a statement of arrears due from Nilmani Halddr. January 24.
8722. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a petition from
Mahdrdnf Bishnu Kumari, stating that the Fanners will not
deliver in a list of Village Accountants (Patwdris). January
28 ; Nos. 41 and 42.
8723. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, directing him to report whether
Village Accountants (Patwdris) have been appointed throughout
his District January 28 ; No. 66.
0724. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, authorizing him to charge in
his account the amount disbursed for transport of grain to
Rdmu. January 7.
8725. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, directing him to transmit the
accounts of the late Captain Cox. January 10.
8726. Letter from Collector of Chittagong in reply, stating that the
accounts of the late Captain Cox have been submitted to the
Accountant. January 24; No. 27.
8727. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, reporting that the Regulation
regarding the delivery of a list of Village Accountants (Patwdris)
has not been complied with in his District January 28;
No. 44-
8728. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, regarding the progress made
f86 BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN. 1800.
in the Quinquennial Register, and proposing that a fine be
levied on the landholders. January 31 ; Nos. 54 to 63.
8729. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, stating that the Board
will address the Government regarding the fines. January 31.
8730. Circular Orders to Collectors, communicating instructions regard-
ing the appointment of Village Accountants (Patwdris). January
28; No. 66.
8731. Letter from Collector of Kuch Behar, stating that the land-
holders have, in a few instances, delivered in the list of Village
Accountants (Patwdris). January 28; No. 45.
8732. Letter to Collector of Kuch Bchar, directing him to report
whether Village Accountants (Patwdris) have been appointed
throughout his District. January 28; No. 66.
8733. Tetter to Collector of Dacca, authorizing him to levy a fine on
the proprietor of Tdluk Muhammad Haiat January 7.
8734. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a letter and en-
closure from the Acting Judge at Murshiddbdd, and directing
him to furnish a statement of the property of Sirdji for sale.
January TO.
8735. letter from Collector of Dacca, proposing to levy fines from
persons who have neglected to furnish papers required of them.
January 10; Nos, 31-36.
8736. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him tu state the rent
(Jamd) of lands held by persons above alluded to. January 10.
8737. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a petition from
KeJkflfXm Chdttarji, the surveyor (Amin) deputed to attach
*fdluk Shaikh Muhammad Haiat, reporting his having been
opposed by one of the sharers. January ro ; No.s. 40 and 41.
8738. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to institute a suit
against the sharer in question. January 10.
8739. -Letter from Collector of Dacca, regarding the resignation of three
Zildddrs, in consequence of his having confined them, and of
his having appointed others, January 17 ; No. 23.
8740. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of measures
taken against the Zildddrs. January 17*
8741. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a statement of estab-
lishment to be required for attaching Pargand Chanclnwlwip.
January 17 ; No. 38.
8742. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to submit n
corrected statement January 17,
JAN. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. ^7
8743. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting letter and enclosure
from the Secretary to Government, and directing him to furnish
his report and explanation regarding the pension of the late
Muhammad Hadi Khdn. January 24.
8744. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a representation
from the Sazdwal of Pargand Idalpur, stating that the officers
under him have been summoned by the Court of Bdkarganj,
in consequence of some unfounded complaints instituted by the
rayats, and that he has issued the necessary instructions to
the pleader on the part of Government, to take cognizance of
the case agreeably to the Regulations, January 24; Nos. 9
and 10.
8745. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of the measures
taken against the Chaudhris of Idalpur. January 24.
87 j6. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a petition from the
mother of the Raja 1 of Chandradwip, proposing to enter into
engagements for discharge of arrears. January 24; Nos. 32
and 33.
8747. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, authorizing him to accept
the proposals, but to take good security for the performance of
the engagements. January 24.
8748. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting that the proprietors
of estates in his District have not delivered in list of their
Village Accountants (Patwdrfs). January 31 ; No. 46.
8749. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to report
whether Village Accountants (Patwdrfe) have been appointed
throughout his District. January 31 ; No. 66.
8750. Letter from Captain Eraser, in reply to letter of the i2th Novem-
ber, regarding the adjustment of the account of the late Captain
Cox. January 10; Na 21.
8751. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding lands required
for the new Cantonments at Ghdzipur. January 3 ; No. 4.
S752. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting for approval
the accounts from the superintendent of embankments (Puls)
in lihitarid for the past season. January 7 ; No. 27.
#753. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a resolution
respecting recovery of arrears due from the Zaminddr of Maind-
chaurd. January 7 ; No. 26.
8754. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Acting Collector of Midnapur, regarding the
1 88 'BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN.
proprietors of the Jungle Mahals being the managers of the
police in their respective estates. January 10 \ No. 6.
8755. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Agent at Tamluk, with an estimate of the expense required
for the repairs of the general embankments in the current yeai,
and recommending that the sum be provided for by assignments
on the Collector of Midnapur. January 14 ; No. 29.
8756. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting proceedings
regarding the claim of Atmardm Mohant to a pension of Rs.
50 for the support of a religious institution, and recommending
it to be continued. January 17 ; No. 15.
8757. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting proc*ee< lings
regarding the expenditure required for the repairs of embank-
ments in Pargand Mandalghdt, etc., and recommending that UK-
Collector be authorized to disburse the amount. January 17 ;
No. 15.
8758. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding KhiJmar lauds
in Tirhut, the property of Rdjd Madhu Sink January 17 ;
No. 43.
8759. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Jessor, and recommending that he be autho
rized to receive the revenue in rupees of sorts from the ra>atw
and others. January 24 ; No. 36.
8760. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending Unit
Mauzds Atpur and Panditnagar, in Pargand Snyyulpur, br
annexed to Nadiyd instead of JJardwan. Januar> z.\ ;
No. 68.
8761. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a report from
the Collector of Sdran regarding the retrenchments made in
the Tahsildari establishment, and recommend ing that It be
confirmed. January 28 ; No. 4.
8762. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting an estimate'
of expenditure required for the repair of the Bhitarid embank
ments for the current year. January 31 ; No. 13.
8763. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
office of the Collector of Rdmgarh be abolished, and that tin*
estates (Mahals) composing the District be annexed to Ucliai.
January 31 ; No. 15.
8764. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that ilu*
Collector of Jessor be authorized to levy a fine of Rs. 3 pci
JAN. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES, 189
diem from RdM Mohan Ds, until he shall deliver in the
accounts required from him. January 31 ; No. ai.
8765. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letters from
the Collectors of Chittagong and Murshidbaxi, and recom-
mending that they be authorized to levy fines for the purpose
of enforcing the delivery of papers. January 3 1.
8766. Letter to Collector of Jessor, authorizing him to comply with Mr.
Goad's application for permission to hold ground in Jessor.
January 7.
8767. Letter from Collector of Jessor, submitting an account of the
expense incurred for the repair of embankments (Puls) in the
past season. January 14 ; No. 24.
8768. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting a petition from Nilrnani
Hdldr, praying for a transfer of some of his lands. Janu-
ary 14.
8769. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting a letter and enclosures
from Mr. J. Taylor regarding the state of certain embankments
(Puls) in Jessor, and desiring him to call on the Superintendent
of Embankments for his report on the casualties which have
happened. January 17.
8770. Letter from Collector of Jessor, requesting that he may be autho-
rized to receive rupees of sorts from rayats and others.
January 24 ; No. 55.
8771. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding the mode of assessing
certain rent-free lands. January 24 ; No. 63.
8772. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, forwarding instructions on
the above. January 24 ; No. 64.
8773. Letter from Collector of Jessor, requesting instructions regarding
the assessment of villages in Pargana Sayyidpur, ordered to be
annexed to Bardwaji. January 24 ; Nos. 65 and 66.
8774. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, communicating instructions.
January 24 \ No. 67.
8775. Letter to Collector of Jessor, authorizing him to charge the amount
disbursed on account of the repairs of the BhtLshnd embank-
ments in the past season. January 28.
8776. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating that the officer (Amin)
deputed to make the division of 8 annas or one-half share of
Taraf Rdm Chandrapur, being a Brdhman, objects to taking the
prescribed oath. January 28 \ No. 16.
8777. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, stating that the oath cannot
i9o BENGAL RECORDS. QAN. 1800.
be dispensed with, and that some other person must be ap-
pointed. January 28.
8778. Letter from Collector of Jessor, submitting, a report from the
Superintendent of Embankments in his District, with an estimate
of the expenditure required for the current year. January 28 ;
Nos. 67 to 69.
8779. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to report why
the amount is greater than the past season. January 28.
8780. Letter from Registrar at Jaunpur, transmitting abstract of decrees
adjudging a fourth share of Tluk Malkdnpur to JorwiCn Sinh,
and one half share to Sio Prasanna Sinh and Darsan Sinh.
January 3 ; Nos. 36 and 8.
8781. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, proposing to dispose on
account of Government, of 184 head of cattle taken from the
Chudrs. January 7 ; No. 13. Approved.
8782. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the recovery of
arrears from the Zaminddr of Maindchaurd. January 7 \ Nos.
29 to 35.
8783. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a petition from
the proprietors and managers of Jungle Mahals, and recom-
mending that they be put in charge of the police in their estates.
January 10 ; No. 45.
8784. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a letter from
Secretary to Government, regarding the separation of Chatni
from his District, and its annexation to Birbhum. Janu-
ary 10.
8785. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a petition from
the manager of Rdnf Swamamayi's estate, representing the
depredations committed by the Chuifrs, and desiring to know
whether he is to enforce the Regulations against those royals
who have been plundered January 14; No. 6.
8786. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to enforce
the Regulations against the rayats in question. January 14.
8787. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, regarding the assessment (Jamil)
of resumed rent-free (Ifcizl Z&niin) hinds. January 17.
8788. Letter to Collector of Midnajmr, directing him to instruct Rilf
Kumitri to depute an agent to the Presidency with the original
title-deeds (Sanads) for the lands claimed by her as rent-free.
January 31.
8789. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, communicating Board's
JAN. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 191
resolutions regarding the above-mentioned lands. January 31 ;
No. 22.
8790. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a petition from
Chaitan Da's, and directing him to pay attention to the repre-
sentation in preparing a statement of the land of Rljd Brajdnand.
January 31.
8791. Letter to Collector of Murshiddba'd, authorizing him to continue
to Kamallochan during his life a moiety of the pension claimed
by him. January 7.
8792. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting a letter from
the Secretary to Government passing the accounts of the
Superintendent of Embankments (Puls) for the past season.
January 7.
8793. Letter from Collector of Murshidabdd, stating that a separate
establishment is required for the collection of revenue in the
Government (kha's) Mahals. January 17; No. 31.
8794. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting a letter
from the Superintendent of Embankments (Puls) regarding
the removal of certain houses. January 24 ; Nos. 5? and 5 s -
8795. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbad in reply, directing him to
furnish the Superintendent of Embankments with Rs. 32,788
for the necessary repairs of the present year. January 28.
8796. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, regarding the progress
made in the Register of Landed Property, and proposing a
fine to be levied on the landholders. January 31 ; No, 53.
8797. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting having delivered
over Tdluk Mirza* Imam Bakhsh to the Collector of Tipperah.
January 3.
8798. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, regarding the petition presented
by Sib Chandra Mukharji with respect to arrears of revenue
demanded from him. January 3 ; No. 20.
8799. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting for report a petition
from Gopi Mohan, praying to be put in possession of lands bought
by him. January 14.
8800. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, stating why the Zaminddfs
officers are required to collect the revenue. January 31;
No. 29.
8801. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, in reply, authorizing him to pay
the allowances due to the ZamfndaYs officers. January 31.
8802. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting reply of
192 BENGAL RECORDS, [JAN. 1800.
Gauri Charan regarding compensation claimed by him for his
lands at Dam Dam. January 3 ; Nos. 26 and 27,
8803. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, submitting a report by the
officer (Ami'n) deputed to investigate the dispute concerning
Mallikpur. January 31 ; Nos. 10 and 11.
8804. Letter from Collector of Purniah, proposing to attach the
proprietary allowance (Malikdnd) and customary percentage on
collections (Dasturhat) receivable by the Zamfnddr of Dharni-
pur at Tirhut, for the recovery of arrears due from him in
Purniah. January 10 \ Nos. 23 and 24.
8805. Letter from Collector of Ptirniah, transmitting a title-deed (Sanad)
for the Jdgi'r of the late Riijd Roshan Bakht January 31 ;
Nos. 32 and 33.
8806. Letter to Collector of Purniah, directing him to institute a suit
for the recovery of the public dues from the lands specified in
the deed (Sanad). January 31.
8807. Letter from Collector of Ritjshdhf, submitting the account of the
Bhitarid embankments for the past season. January 3 ; Nos.
25 and 26.
8808. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, directing him to leave Rdmjay
Rdi in possession of Dhulddj unless he should have substantial
reasons to believe that it belongs to Kalfsankar. January 7.
8809. Letter to Collector of Kajshahi, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Secretary to Government regarding the
cultivation of teak timber in his District. January 10.
8810. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, transmitting petitions from
Himdtulld and Indyctulld, Zamfndars of Pargand Dhdmin,
praying for the junction of their estates. January 14 ; Nos.
22 and 23. Approved.
88 1 1. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, authorizing disbursement of Rs,
17,172 for the repair of the Lashkarpur embankments for the
present year. Janxiary 1 7.
8812. Letter from Collector of Kdmgarh, transmitting a petition from the
Rdjd of Ndgpnr, stating that the Zaminddr of Sirgujd has made
an incursion into Barwa, and thereby prevents him from paying
his revenue. January 17 ; No, 18.
8813. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, proposing to depute 11
Sazdwal to Pdlkot for the security of the public revenue.
January 28 ; No. 36. Approved.
8814. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, reporting that the Zamindtir
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of Palkot has not delivered in a list of Village Accountants
(Patwdrfs). January 28 ; No. 57.
8815. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, recommending that the widow
of the late Rdjkrishna Rdi be invested with the management of
his estate. January 24; No. n. Authorized.
88 1 6. Letter from Collector of Sdran, stating that he has paid to the
proprietors of Mauzd Sangrdmpur their shares of proprietary
allowance (Mdlikdnd). January 14; No. 16.
8817. Letter from Collector of Sdran, stating that only two of the land-
holders in his District have delivered in lists of their Village
Accountants (Patwdris). January 28 ; No. 59.
8818. Letter from Secretary to the Board of Trade in the Salt Depart-
ment, regarding the adjustment of salt-land (KMldri) rents
claimed by the Rdjd of Tipperah. January 28 ; No. 9.
8819. Letter from Secretary to Government, passing the accounts of
the Collector of Chittagong for transporting grain to Rdinu;
authorizing the Collector of Dacca to levy a fine on the pro-
prietors of Tdluk Muhammad Haiat ; requiring copy of Captain
Payer's letter regarding the ground required for Cantonments
at Jaunpur ; granting Kamallochan half of the pension claimed
by him ; passing the accounts of the Superintendent of Em-
bankments in Murshiddbdd ; complying with Mr. Goad's
application for permission to hold lands in Jessor. January
7 ; No, 24.
8820. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting copy of Captain
Payor's letter above alluded to. January 7.
8821. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
Mr. Barnett regarding the cultivation of the teak tree in the
Rdjshdhi District January TO \ Nos. 46 and 47.
8822. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding the claims to
compensation on account of the ground taken for the Cavalry
Cantonments at Monid. January 7 ; No. 30.
8833. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing the Collector of
Benares to deliver over the ground required for the Cantonments
at Jaunpur to Captain Payor. January 14; No. 30.
8824. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding the incursion
made by the Zaminddr of Sirgujd into Barwd in Rdmgarh.
January 17.
8825. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting representations
from Rdjd Uditndxdyan Sinh and the widow of Rdjd Balwant
194 BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN. 1800.
Sinh, with directions to report on the claim of the latter to the
Zaminddri of GauMsili. January 24 ; Nos. 2 and 2a.
8826. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a petition from
Nawb Nasrat Jang, requesting that the pension of the late
Muhammad Hadi Khn may be continued to his widow.
January 24 ; Nos. 3 and 4.
8827. Letter from Secretary to Government, approving the Regulation
regarding the stone quarries in Benares. January 24 ; No. 41.
8828. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that the Collector
of Behar.be in'strttetcd to supply the Judge of Palna with KS.
22,7.17' for the erection of a new jail. January 28 ; No. 20.
8829. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting resolutions of
' Government on a representation from the Rdjil of Nagpur, re-
garding 'the Marhattds having assembled a force on the Com-
pany's frontiers. January 31 ; Nos. 25 and 26.
8830. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting twenty copies
of a form of prayer to be useS on the 6th February, the day ap-
pointed for a General Thanksgiving. January 31 ; No. 49.
8831. Title-deeds (Sanads) issued in favour of Jaikrishna, Sundarn&ayan
and Rdjd Indrandrdyan for rent-free lands. January 31 ; Nos.
19, 20, and 21.
8832. Letter from Collector of Silhet, regarding the difficulty of making
collections in Bansikuni, and recommending that an officer
(Amfn) be deputed to ascertain the boundaries. January 17 ;
No. 17. Approved, if the Zamindor pays the expense.
3833. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, requesting to be furnished with
orders on a lease (Pattd) in favour of Zid-ud-dm for a new Char
in Charpdtl January 3 ; No. 2.5.
8834. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, requesting further infor-
mation on the above, January 3.
8835. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, directing him to furnish a report
regarding the salt-land (KMIdri) rents claimed by the Zamindurs
of Bhulu and Amntbdd. January 10.
8836. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, submitting the results of tlu:
inquiry with regard to land occupied in the salt manufactory in
Dakshin Saikh. January 10.
8837. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating that ZMuckUn should
pay revenue for such part of the Char as may be brought under
cultivation after three years. January 14 ; No. 14.
8838. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, requesting to be furnished
FKW. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 195
with orders regarding the Settlement -of the quarter share of
Ilomindbdd, and the Government (khds) Mahals in Phitkdrd
and Barddkhut. January 28; No. 34.
Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a letter from the Col-
lector of Purniah, and directing him to carry to the account
of Government such part of thti proprietary allowance and
perquisites (Mdlikdnd and Dasturfefi^ receivable by Rajd of
J)hannpur, as may discharge hfe arrears i; Purniah. Janu-
ary 10,
Jitter from Collector of Tirhut, regarding the rent (Jamd) to
he fixed upon the estate of Rdjd Madhu Sinh. January 24 ;
No. 69.
8841. I<etUr to Collector of Tirhut in reply, communicating instnictions
regarding the Settlement with the Rdjd. January 24 ; No. 7 1.
8842. Jitter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting an Account Settle-
ment of the Jiigir of the late Rdjd Rdjballabh. January 24 ;
No, 73.
88,13. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a petition from
Ooiningo Lopez, praying that the Board will take into con-
sidrttititw the loswes his estate has sustained in consequence
of the encroachments of the Ganges. January 28 ; Nos. 30
and 31.
88*14. I*:l1er to Collector of Tirhut in reply, directing him to furnish
a more particular account of the losses. January 28.
8845. letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting that the landholders
will not deliver in list of their Village Accountants (Patwaris).
January 28 ; No. 64.
8846. Letter to Hoard of Trade, submitting a report from the Collector
of Tippcroh regarding the adjustment of salt-land (Khdldri)
rents claimed by the Rdjd. January 10; No. 20.
8.S.J7. !,<'tt<T to Agent at Tamluk, approving estimate for the repair of
embankments. January 14,
FKWUJARY, 1800.
8848, Letter from Accountant, transmitting report on receipts and dis-
bursements of the late Commissioners for settling the Ardkdn
emigrants. Kebnuiry 21 ; No. 36.
KK.JC;, Utter from Collector of Hehar, regarding a re-settlement of
196 BENGAL RECORDS. [FEB. 1800.
Pargana Ekhil, the Zaminddri of Fathi Sinh. February 4;
No. 56.
8850. Letter to Collector of JBchar, desiring him to furnish a report
on several circumstances relative to the above Zamindciri.
February 4.
8851. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting disturbances in Ghyas-
pur, and soliciting instructions. February tS ; No. 19.
8852. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to apply to the
.-Magistrate of Behar or Tirhut, and to state in whose jurisdiction
Raghtipur is situated, where the disturbances were committed.
February 18.
8853. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting that Mr. Hawkins has
been prosecuted by Subhdn Sinh on the charge of illegal
measures having been adopted by him, February 21 ; No. 26.
8834. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that the Boon! see
no ground for his observations, as it is his duty to defend suits
instituted against Government February ax.
8855, Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from Secre-
tary to Government regarding the compensation to be granted
to proprietors of houses and lands at Ghdzfpur required for
the use of the new Cantonments. February 7.
8856. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government regarding an additional quantity of
land required for the Cantonments at SulUtnpur. February 7.
S87. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting an order (Pnnvana)
sent by him to Jnganntfth, together with a letter from Captain
King regarding the irregularities committed by Jagnnnath.
February 7 ; No. 1 2.
8858. Letter to Collector of Benares, regarding the lands of Nuli Sinh
which have been confiscated. February 7.
8859. letter to Collector of Benares, regarding the confiscated lands of
Sionath Sinh. February 7.
8860. Letter from Collector of Benares, furnishing an explanation re-
garding the fine imposed upon him by the Judge at Jminpur.
February n ; Nos. 25-27.
8861. Letter from Collector of Benares, enclosing list of servants of the
family of the laic Jagat Sinh, the majority of whom are slaves,
and proposing a grant of R.S. 30 or Rs. 40 for their support.
February 21 ; No. 21.
8862. Letter to Collector of Benares in reply, directing him to ascertain
1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 197
more particularly the number of servants and slaves of the
deceased, and whether the whole are now necessary for the
comfort of the family. February 2 1.
8863. Better from Collector of Bhdgalpur, in reply to orders regarding
marked rupees. February 4 ; No. 40.
8864. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a general account
statement (Jamd Wdsil Bdkf and Jama Kharch) of Pargana
Mandalghdt for 1205 Bengal era. February 4 ; No. 46.
8865. letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, directing him to report
on the remaining balances. February 4.
8866. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, regarding the receipt of rupees of
sorts in his treasury. February 7.
8867. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, authorizing disbursement of the
sum proposed for the repair of the Mandalghdt embankments.
February 7.
8868. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, directing him to deliver over to
the Chief Engineer the ground purchased for the new canal.
February n.
8869. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, directing him to expedite the
report required regarding the lands for the new canal. Feb-
ruary 28,
8870. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, returning a draft Sanad in
favour of Mr. M'Rae, for correction. February 4.
8871. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, returning a letter regarding the
Ardkdn emigrants, for correction. February 1 1.
8872. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting Settlement
Account of the Kdpds Mahals for 1206 B.S. February 21 ;
No* 40.
8873. letter to Collector of Chittagong, directing him to supply infor-
mation regarding lands held by the family of the late Gokul
Ghoshdl. February 28.
8874. Letter from Collector of JJehar, reporting the death of Nawdb
Hhujjl Kull Khstn, and requesting orders respecting the con
timumce of his Jdglr to his heirs. February 25 ; No. 4.
8875. I ^tter to Collector of Beluir in reply, directing him to attach
the Jiigir, and to report on the nature and date of the grant.
February 25.
8876. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a petition from the
Sazdwal of Idalpur, reporting the difficulty he meets with in the
collection of revenue. February 7 ; No. 3.
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I9 8 BENGAL RECORDS. [FKB, 1800.
8877. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, forwarding instructions on
the above. February 7.
8878. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting letter from Nawub
Nasrat Jang regarding the pension of the late Hodi Ali Khan,
February n ; Nos. 22 and 23.
8879. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting that one of the suits
instituted against the Chaudhris of Bakarganj has been decreed
in favour of Government February 14; Nos. 12 and 13.
8880. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to enfinve
the decree. February 14.
8881. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a petition from the
purchasers of Chandradwip, complaining of difficulty in ^ettinj-
possession. February 21 ; No. 13.
8882. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of measurr*
adopted by him. February 21,
8883. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, reporting that all the lands of
Rdjd Radhsi Nsith have been annexed to Kangpur. February
145 No. 17.
8884. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, requesting that the Collector
of Rangpur be directed to dispose of a portion of the lands of
Rjijd Rddhd Ndth to liquidate the arrears due from him in
Dinajpur, and submitting a statement of lands belonging to the
Rdni. February 14; Nos. 18 and 19.
8885. Letter to Collector of Dinajpur, informing him that the Collector
of Rangpur will be called upon to sell the huidti of the Raja,
and directing him to make more particular inquiries regarding
* the lands bought by the Rdnf. February 14,
8886. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letter and
enclosures from the Collector of Benares, regarding tin: refusal
of Jaganndth Sinh to return to Benares, and stating that he is
still committing depredations and violences on the property
and person of the inhabitants. February 7.
8887. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending thai the
Collector of Jessor be authorized to levy fines mentioned in his
letter enclosed. February 7 ; No. 28.
8888. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending th*: fine
imposed upon the Collector of Benares by the Judge at Jaunjmr
be remitted, February 1 1 ; No. 28.
8889. Letter to Governor-C General in Council, recommending that the
Collector of Silhet be authorized to confine Abdul Am and
FEB. 1 800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 199
others until they deliver in papers required of them. February
*7; No. 31.
8890. Letter from Governor-General in Council, recommending that a
suspension of revenue be granted to the Zamindar of Dharmpur
for losses sustained on account of the casualties of the season.
February 1 7 ; No. 33.
8891. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting Mr. M'Cright's
letter praying to hold ground in Tirhut. February 21 ;
No. 24.
8892. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting a letter from
the Collector of Midnapur on the subject of disturbances in
his District, and suggesting that the commanding officer be
instructed to aid the Collector. February 21 ; No. 51.
8893. Letter from Judge at HiSgli, submitting a decree relative to
Mdlguziiri lands. February 14 ; Nos. 8 and 9.
8894. Letter to Collector of Jessor, regarding the receipt of rupees of
sorts in his treasury. February 4.
8895. letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding fines to be levied on
/aminddrs refusing to deliver in papers required of them.
February 7 ; No. 27.
8896. Letter from Collector of Jessor, forwarding applications for
permission to hold ground in his District. February 1 1 ; No. t.
8897. I 'ftler from Collector of Midnapur, regarding the Settlement of
estates whose proprietors were minors during the formation of
the Decennial Settlement. February 4 5 No. 58.
8898. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting abstract state
ments of increase and decrease in the rent (Jamil) of lands
unengaged for during the Decennial Settlement, but which are
newly assessed. February 4.
8899. letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting particulars of
depredations committed by the Cluulrs. February 21 j No. 50.
Kgoo. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting account of rent-
free lands Iwkmging to Rrij.-i Brajdnand, and stilling why
only 342 bighds out of 668 have been sold. February 25 ;
No. 17.
8901, Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to pay the
proceeds of the sale with interest into Court, leaving it to the
Judge to determine whether the revenue is entitled to such
interest February 25,
8902. Letter to Collector of Murshidibacl, regarding compensation to
200 BENGAL RECORDS. [FEB. 1800.
be granted for ground taken for constructing embankments.
February 7.
8903. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, requesting report on the
Pdkd sluices whether they answer the purpose. February 21.
8904. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, regarding the receipt of
marked rupees. February 4 ; No. 41.
8905. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, transmitting a statement of
Bhupendra Ndrdyan's lands for sale. February 18 ; No. 25.
8906. Letter from Collector of Purniah, submitting petition of the
Zaminddr of Dharmpur for a suspension of revenue in conse-
quence of losses sustained from casualties of season. February
ii \ No. 32.
8907. Letter from Collector of Purniah, submitting the proposals of
Rdjd Madhu Sinh to engage for the Jamd of lands held by tin-
late Rezd AH Khdn, February 14 ; No, 34.
8908. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, calling upon him for
further report regarding the rent (Jamd) of the above lands.
February 14.
8909. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, regarding the inroads of the
Marhattds in his District. February 4 No. 34.
8910. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, directing him to submit a, state-
ment of a portion of the lands of Rddhd Ndth to be sold to
liquidate arrears due from him in Dinajpur. February 14.
8911. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, directing him to instruct lilt-
legal agent (Vakil) of Government to apply to the Provincial
Court for a revision of the decision passed in the case of Adlut
Sinh, appellant, versus the Honourable Company, respondent
February 14.
89x2. Letter from Collector of Silhet, proposing to confine Abdul A/,iz
and others until they deliver in papers required of them.
February 1 1 ; No. 30.
8913. Letter From Collector of Tipperah, regarding the appointment of
Krishna Kdnt Mukharji of 3 annas share of Pargand Ilomin
dbdd February 4 ; No. i.
8914. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating particulars regarding
Charpdtd lands. February 21 ; No. 7,
8915. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, desiring him to conform to the
orders respecting the salt-land (Khdldri) rents claimed by the
Rdjd. February 2 1.
8916. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting an abstract account
MAR. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 201
of the re-settlement of his District for 1207 Bengal era. Feb-
ruary 14; No. 24.
Spry. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, forwarding instructions on
the above. February 14.
8918. Letter from Collector of Jessor, attributing the increased expense
in Pul estimates to the destruction of the embankments (Bdndhs)
by the rayats. February 18 ; No. 28.
8919. Letter from Collector of Jessor, respecting salt-land (Desf Khdldri)
rents. February 25 ; No. 16.
8920. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, transmitting copy of Board's
resolutions respecting the arrears alluded to. February 25.
MARCH, 1800.
8921. Petition from (lauri Charan, Tdlukdar of Dalkdin Nadiyd, praying
a reimbursement for embankment repairs made by him ; also
for a deduction from his rent (Jama) on account of Khdldri rent,
and requiring possession of Mauzil Jnganndthpur. March 4.
Xf,22. Petition from Krishna Nilth, legal agent (Vakil) of Rdjd Lok Ndth,
praying that the Collector of Murshidabdd !>e directed to post-
pone the separation of Mauds I'rasiiuU and Knsindd from his
estate. March 14 ; No. 37.
9*3, Petition from Rdm 8ewak Mallik, legal agent (Vakil) of Rdjd Tej
Chdnd, jimying that the Collector of Barrtwdn be prevented
from attaching his lands, and requesting permission to deliver
into the treasury one Idkh of rupees. March 14; No. 39.
024. Petition from Rdjd Madhu Sinh, Zamfnddr of Tirhut, regarding
the rent (Jumd) of Nagarbilsi, stating that the engagements
entered into by him included that MuhaL March 18; No. 51.
S(;2S. Petition from Sayyid Knmal Husain, legal agent (Vakil) of Nawdb
Nasir-ul-inulk, complaining of <*ertain pim;hascrs having taken
ixissession of his lands in Murshiddbdd. March 21 ; No. 25.
Xe;;'6. Letter to Acting President, requesting him to issue a warrant
(ItaKtak) for the attendance of Nilmani Hdldtir to deliver up the
titlc-dml (Siuvul) received by him for lot llnripur. Man*h i r.
8927. letter from Collector of Bchar, stating that his aj)plic.ntion to the
<'ourt, of Appeal to prolong the period for the delivery of his
answer to the suit of Indyel AH Khiin has not been complied
with. March 4 ; No. 28.
8928. Letter from Collector of Hehar, soliciting the decision of Govern-
202 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1800.
ment on certain points regarding the extension or reduction oi
lands appropriated for the invalids of Thand Bardl. March 14 ;
No. 25.
8929. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing that the investigation
should take place with regard to the extension of land, and tlu:
quantity reduced under the Regulation of 1793. March 14.
8930. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting a letter from Secretur)
to Government, granting Rdjd Mitrajit Sinh a remission t;f
Gayd duties. March 28.
8931. Letter from Collector of Behar, in reply to orders regarding the
invalidity of the title-deed for permanent grants (Mukarrari
Sanads) of Ajit Sinh, and the assessment of his kinds. Man-1*
28 ; No. 2.
8932. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding copy of a precept front
the Civil Court (Dfwdni Addlat) regarding the suspension of tlir
sale of the lands of Mirzd Ibrdhim, etc. March 28 ; No. 36.
8933. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, informing him that he ought
not to have postponed the sale on his own authority. March 2S.
8934. Letter from Collector of Birbhtim, transmitting his report on tin-
petition of the widow of Asad Zamdn Khdh. March 7 ; No. 6.
8 935- Letter to Collector of Birbhtim in reply, informing him that Board
intend to recommend to Government that Zamdn Khdn's widow
be continued in possession on condition of her paying the just
revenues of Government. March 7.
8936. Letter from Collector of Birbhiini, reporting sums realized and
outstanding against Mr. Frushard, proprietor of Cianulia.
March ii ; No. 29.
8937. Letter to Collector of Birbhtim, transmitting letter and cnrloKitit*
from the Secretary to Government, regarding the employment,
of convicts in the mines of his District, for his early sentiments.
March 18 ; No. 48.
8938. Letter to Collector of Birbhrim, desiring him to render assistan< <'
to the Zamfnddr of Pdnehet in defending a suit whidi may bt
instituted against him for the right of property in Parg.mi
Maisend. March 21.
8939. Letter to Collector of Benares, remitting the fine imposed upon
him by the Judge. March 4.
8940. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to submit n titlo
deed (Sanad) for a rent-free spot of ground required by the
Agents of Ndnd Farnavcse. March 14.
MAR. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 203
8941. Letter to Collector of Benares, communicating Board's resolution
regarding the appraisement by arbitration of the Indigo works
of Mr. Auriol. March 18.
8942. Letter from Collector of Benares, in reply to Board's order of the
2ist February last, regarding the family and servants of Jagut
Sinh. March 25 ; No. 30.
89 1-3- Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, transmitting a statement of
suspensions to be granted to certain Zamindars in consequence
of the drought of the season. March u ; Nos. 18 and 19.
8944. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur in reply, requiring further report
on the subject March n.
'#945. Letter to Collector of Bardvvdn, directing him to give Panehdnaml
Datta possession of lot Haripur, and to call upon him to discharge
the arrears ; but should he believe Nilmani Haldiir has misap-
propriated any part of the revenues, to grant Panchanand an
equivalent suspension, and to report the rase. Maich 4.
8946. Letter from Collector of Barchvdn, reporting the balances due
from Rdjil Tej Chand. March 18 ; No. 9.
8947. Letter from Collec.tor of Barclwdn, reporting that the balances
due from Rdjd Tej Chdnd are liquidated. March i<S ; No. 9.1.
8948. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, transmitting letter from the Sub-
Treasurer, reporting receipt of "Rs. TOO,OOO from Raja Tej
Chdnd on account of his balances. March 18.
8949. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, regarding the lands held b>
the family of the late (lokul Ghoshdl March 25 ; No. 26.
8950. Letter to Collector of Chiltngong, communicating instructions on
the above. March 25.
8951. Circular Orders to several Collectors, transmitting a letter and
enclosures from the Secretary to the Government, regarding the
employment of convicts in the mines of the several Districts (if
there be any), for their report and sentiments. March 18.
8/5j. Circular Orders to several Collectors of the Bengal Mahals, re
Harding the new engagements to be entered into by leaseholders,
whose lenses have expired with the Decennial Settlement,
March 31.
8953. Letter from (!olleclor of Dacca, stating that he has been requested
to procure boats for the battalion, and requests orders whcthci
he is to use coercion or otherwise*. March 18 ; No. 31.
4X954, Letter to (!olk*c.tor of Dacca, directing him to use every exertion
for the accommodation of troops, by informing the owners of the
204 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1800.
boats that they will receive full indemnification from Govern-
ment March 18.
8955. Letter from Collector of Dacca, enclosing a letter from the NawsJb,
reporting the death of Haidar Khdn's brother, and praying for a
continuance of pension to him. March 25 ; No. 15.
8956. Letter to Collector of Dacca, desiring him to report on the peti
turner's grounds for claims to pension. March 25.
8937. Letter from Collector of Dacca, enclosing copy of a representation
(Arzf) from the Nuib of Bozargomedpur, and recommending an
advance of Rs. 7000 to certain Tdlukddrs. March itS ; N*a
17. Authorized.
8958. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a letter from N'mviih
Nasrat Jang, regarding a sister of the late Nasir-ud-din. March
28 ; NOR. 29 and 30.
8959. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to furnish a genera I
report upon the claimants to the pension of the late Nasirwl
din. March 28.
8960. Letter from Collector of Dacca, with translation of n letter from
Nawdb Nasrat Jang, reporting the death of Ilodi AH Khdn.
March 28 ; No. 42.
8961. Letter to Collector of Dacca, requiring further information on the
pension enjoyed by the deceased. March 28.
8962. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, reporting that the brick
buildings of Rrfja Rifdhii Nilth, proposed by him for sale,
were under the attachment of the Court. Manli 11 ;
No. 35.
8963. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, in reply to orders of the i.jth
February, reporting that the lands therein mentioned an: the
property of the wife of Rrijtt Riidhii NiUh, and en* losing state
ment of balances due from him to Government. March 18 ;
No. 36.
8964. Letter from Judge al Dinajpur, requesting that a portion of the
lands of Rrfj.i Rddhrf N*ith maybe sold in discharge of a <l<rree
passed against Runf Saraswati. March 28 ; No. oi.
8965. Letter to Judge at Dinrfjpur, informing him that the Collector hn.s
been instructed to dispose of the i>ermament least* (iMimniti
Ijiird) of Sherpur, for the recovery of arrears of revenue.
March 28.
8966. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Jcssor, regarding the resistance made by ( Jangd
MAR. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 205
Ndrdyan Rdi, proprietor of Pargand Hogld, and recommenarrljf"**
that he be confined. March 4 ; No. 10.
8967. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letters from
the Collector of Behar, regarding the claim of Indyet Khdn to
the Altamghd of the late Fazl-ul-Nissd Begam, and copies of
Board's proceedings on the same. March 4 ; No. 28.
8968. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Purniah, regarding the Settlement of the grant
(Istimrari) of the late Rezii All, and recommending that the
Settlement be concluded with Rdja Madhu Sinh. March 14;
No. 17.
8969. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Silhet, requesting authority to confine certain
proprietors who had refused to attend an officer (Amfn) de-
spatched by him. March 14 ; No. 21.
8970. Letter to G oven ic r-General in Council, transmitting a letter and
enclosures from the Collector of Rangpur, recommending an
additional fine to be levied cm the /amindars of Hrahimmknncla
for resistance to the officer (Aiuin) deputed to attach their
lands, and recommending, in lieu of the fines that they be con*
fined. March iS; No. 16.
8971. Letter from Mr. Auriol, regarding indemnification to be granted
for his indigo kinds, and requesting it maybe referred to arbitra-
tion. March ir8; No. 33. Agreed
8972. Letter to Captain Wyiilt, forwarding a letter from the Secretary to
Government, and the Collector of Jessor's representation, re-
garding the sippy shells, forwarded to him for his explanation.
March gi.
I -otter from Collector of Jessor, requesting permission to con-
fine (iiingii Ndrdyan Rdi for resistance to the Hoard's orders.
March 4 ; No. 9.
Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to institute a
suit for the confiscation of his property, and informing him
that the Board will address the Government for the imprison-
ment of the offender. March 4.
#975* Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting negligence of Captain
Wyatt, on the receipt of some sippy shells. March 4; No. 26,
8976. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting copy of a letter from
the Collector of Murshiddbdd, regarding the I'.ikd (masonry)
sluices in that District, and directing him to report whether the
206 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1800.
same plans may be pursued in Jessor, and to furnish an estimate
of the expense. March 7.
8977. Letter from Collector of Jessor, complaining of having been fined
by the Judge. March 24 ; No. 6.
8978. Letter from Collector of Jessor, proposing grounds for a Regulation
to prevent the circulation of defaced coin. March 21 \ No. 14.
89.79-.- Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to conform
to the orders of the 2oth February. March 21.
8980. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government, regarding the police and settlement
of Midnapur. March 7.
8981. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, regarding Mahals in
Maindchaurd, and forwarding a petition from Rdjd Brajdnaml.
March 28; No. 33.
8982. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, regarding the masonry
(Pdkd) sluices in his District. March 7 ; No. 4.
8983. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting copy of petition
from the legal agent (Vakil) of Rdjd Lokndth, regarding the
intended separation of Mauzds Kasindd and Prasindd from his
estate. March 14.
8984. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting for report
petition of Sayyid Kamal Husain, regarding the lands of the
Nawdb having been taken possession of by certain purchasers
at sales^** March 21.
8985. Letter ^-flrom Collector of Maimansinh, transmitting statement of
of the proprietors of Alap Sinh for sale. March 4 ;
16.
Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing him to
advertise them for sale on the i2th April. March 4.
987. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a petition from Gauri
Charan praying reimbursement for expenses of embankment
repairs, and to be allowed a deduction on account of salt-land
(Khdldri) rents, March 4.
8988. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting letter front
Secretary to Government, directing him to prevent the late 1
inhabitants of the Kidderpur iklzdr from rebuilding their
houses, and to adjust the allowances to be given them for the
construction of their houses elsewhere. March 25.
8989. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, enclosing petition from
Rdjd Rdjkrishna, requiring an assessment on his lands equal
M\R. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES, 207
to the receipts of the past years, deducting his monthly allow-
ance (Mushdhani). March 25 ; No, 19.
8990. Letter to Collector of 24 Pazgands, directing him to acquaint
the Ra'jd that the Settlement already made is binding in per-
petuity. March 25.
99i. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting corrected Settle-
ment proposed to be entered into by Rdjd Madhu Sinh for the
resumed Istimniri property of Rezd AM. March 14; No. 16.
^992. Letter from Collector of Kdmgarh, stating that the Zaminddr of
Kamgarh intends to prosecute the late manager (Diwdn) for
exactions, and requesting orders for advancing money to the
plaintiff. March 4; No. 31. Advance approved.
8993. I-ctter to Collector of Kamgarh, directing him to express his
sentiments with regard to the employment of convicts in the
mines of that District. March 18.
8994, Letter from Colin-tor of Kamgarh, stating that the Zamfndar of
Kamgnrh having discharged his arrears, lie has released his
lands from attachment, March 18.
Si>i;s. Letter from Collector of Kangpur, enclosing a letter from the
Collector of Dacca, refusing to receive in his treasury part of
his remittance in consequence of the rupees being marked,
March 14 ; No, 29.
8990, Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting representation of
the officer (Am(n) deputed to attach the lands of Rdja
Rdclhlndth Kai and Naba Kisor Rdi, Zaminddrs of Urdhman-
kunda, stating that, notwithstanding the fines already levied,
they still persist in opposition, and recommending a further fine.
"March 28 ; No. 14.
^997, Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding the desertion of
UHJ Arakan emigrants. March 4 ; No. 2.
8998. Letter to Secretary to Government, enclosing letter frointhe
Collector of Jessor, regarding some shells despatched by him
to Captain Wyatt* to be laid before the Governor-General in
Council. March 4.
8999. letter from .Secretary to Government, complying with the applica-
tion of Ifikrfjf Pant, agent of Ndnd Famavese, for a piece
of rent Tree land in Benares. March 14; No. i.
9000. IiCttcr from Secretary to Government, transmitting resolutions
of Government relative to the employment of convicts in the
mines of Bfrbhum and Kdmgarh. March 18; No, i.
208 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1800.
9001. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating Government has
reason to believe tbatKumfr Sibn&hwill institute a suit against
the Zamincter of Pinchet for the right of property in Maisend,
and directing that the Collector of BJrbhiim be instructed to
assist the latter in defending it March 21.
9002. Letter from Collector of Sdran, recommending that estates held
rent-free without title-deeds be assessed. March it ; No. 17.
9003. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting bad prospects of the
first crop. March 21 ; No. 17.
9004. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating that, in consequence
of the Board's orders to apply to the Court of Appeal to rescind
the orders of the Zild Court, regarding the outrage committed
by the three-eighths or 6 annas sharer of Mirzdnagar, the Court
was of opinion that the Sarbardhkdr was illegally appointed.
March n ; No. 32,
9005. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, directing him to revise
the appointment March n.
9006. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, enclosing a statement of fines
which he recommends to be levied on certain landholders
for refusing to deliver up papers. March 25 ; No. 10.
9007. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, desiring him to state
the nature of the papers. March 25.
9008. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to Board's Resolutions
on the lands of Rdjd Madhu Sinh, stating the steps he hs
taken, and enclosing the petition of certain Revenue Farmers
(Thikdddrs) regarding the re-settlement of the estate. March
ii j No. 35,
9009. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, approving of the proposed
re-seitlfiment, but directing him to tender the Settlement first
"Hoi-he Rdjd at a rent (Janut) of Rs. 168,506, and in the event
of his refusal, to farm it out as proposed by him, and to report
accordingly. March xi.
9010. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting petition and statements
delivered in by the Zamfadilr of Tirhut regarding M.-ihni
Nagarbdsf, with directions to transmit the Kzij.fs answer to
the orders of the i ith,ancl a further report regarding the IWj.f s
offers to engage for his Zcimfrultfrt. March 18.
9011. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, informing him that (Jovcrnment
permits Mr, M'Cright to hold fifty bighds of land in his District.
March 25.
APRIL 1800.} BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 209
9012. Letter to Sub-Treasurer, directing him to receive into the treasury
one Idkh of rupees from the legal agent (Vakil) of Rdj Tej
Chdnd of Bardwdn on account of his arrears. March 14.
9013. Letter from Sub-Treasurer in reply, acknowledging receipt of the
above money. March 18.
APRIL, 1800.
9014. Petition from legal agent (Vakfl) of Dhar Mdnik, Zaminddr
of Roshanabdd, stating that the Collector of Tipperah had
again submitted his report regarding the revenues of the Mdnik
Mahal, though the Board had ordered a suspension of the
demand, and praying that an order be sent to the Collector
to suspend his demand. April i ; No. 29.
9015. Letter from Collector of Behar, enclosing Captain Fraser's
application for supplies, and explaining the cause of the in-
conveniences met with by the Captain in marching troops
through his District. April i ; No. t.
9016. Letter from Collector of IJehar, stating that Rdjii Ritm Sinh and
Bdbu Ndth Sinh will neither attend nor furnish papers for the
division of Damrd, and recommending that a fine be levied
upon them. April 4 ; No, 37.
9017. Letter to Collector of Behar, stating that Government has
abolished the Rdmgarh Collectorship and annexed it to his
District. April 15.
9018. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting a letter from Secre-
tary to Government regarding the claims of Indyet All Khdn
to the rent-free grant (Altamghd) of Fazl-ul-Nissd, Begam.
April 23.
9019. Letter to Collector of Benares, desiring him to furnish a corrected
statement of lands held under Government management (khds)
in consequence of the late disturbances. April 4 ; No. 7.
9020. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government, authorizing a temporary pension of
Rs. 1 40 per mensem to the widow of Jaganndth Sinh till a
determination has been taken regarding his lands. April 15-;
No, 10.
9021. Letter to Collector of Benares, desiring him to submit names
of Superintendents (Ddrogds) he may have selected for the
management of the atone quarries. April 15.
2io BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1800.
9022. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to adjust the price
of the new lands taken for the Cantonments at Jaunpur.
April 15.
9023. Letter from Messrs. Colvins and Bazett, offering their Indigo
works for the new Cantonments. April 15.
9024. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting Mr. Auriol's reply
to his letter regarding the Indigo works offered by him to
Government. April 18; No. 18.
9025. Letter from Collector of Benares, proposing arbitrators for the
'" valuation of the Indigo works of Mr. Aiiriol. April i*S;
X"" No. 20.
f '9026. Letter to Collector of Benares in reply, desiring him to name
arbitrators, and to submit the names of those Mr. Auriol may
have nominated. April 18.
9027. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting letter from Secretary
to Government, regarding lands of Sio Prasanna Sinh and Jagat
Sinh. April 23.
9028. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, authorizing establishment fur
attaching the Rdjd's lands. April 23.
9029. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, directing him to assist Mr. Tkilfour,
deputed to select ground for the new bdzdr near Kidderpur,
and to adjust the claims of compensation. April i.
9030. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, requiring authority to
form a new Settlement of Kuch Behar, the engagements with
the rayats having expired. April 18 ; No. 48a.
9031. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting statement of
charges incurred for settlement of the Ardkdn emigrants. April
8 ; No. i,
9032. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting a resistance made by
the Zamfnddr to the attachment of his Tdiuks by the Amfn.
April i ; No. 42.
9033- Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of orders issued
by him to the Amin, desiring him to commit the Zaminddr to
confinement if the state of his health will admit of it, and direct-
ing him to annex the rent-free lands to the revenue (Jauui) of
the estate. April i.
9034. Ixitter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting for report a letter from
the Secretary to Government, containing an application from
the Nawdb to continue Sukind Begun'* pension to RifjW
Khdnam, her heir. April 4.
APRIL T 800.] BOARD OF RE VENUE SERIES. 2 1 1
9035. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to report whether
Rdjd Rdjkrishna makes good his engagements for the payment
of his arrears. April 8.
9036. Letter from Collector of Dacca, in continuation of his letter of
the 23d March, forwarding copy of a letter from the Nawab
with regard to the claims to the pension of Hodf AH Khdn.
April 8 ; No. 10.
9037. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, desiring him to report on
the title of the claimants. April 8.
9038. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting petition from Alex-
ander Faniotty and others, purchasers in Chandradwfp, praying
that until they get possession their lands may not be sold.
April 15 ; No. 54,
9039. Letter to Collector of Dacca, desiring him, in reply, to furnish a
statement of the arrears, and the amount he would recommend
to be suspended. April 15.
9040. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, reporting that he applied to
the Court to withdraw the attu< Aliment of Ritjd Rifdhd Ndth's
lands, agreeably to orders of the iHlh, and transmitting ropy
of the Judge's reply. April 4 ; No. 15.
9041. Letter to Collector of Dinajpur in reply, desiring him to report
the result of the reference made to the Sadr Dfwa'ni Addlat
regarding the attachment, April 4.
9042. Letter to Collector of Dinajpur, desiring him to furnish the
Board with a Settlement (Jamdbandf) and measurement account
of such of the Jdgfr of the late Riijii Rdjballabh as is situated
in his District. April 8,
9043. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Jessor, reporting the neglect of the proprietors
of Mahmiidsltiihi in producing papers, etc*, and recommending
that they be fined, and in the event of their still persisting, to
confine them. April 8 ; No. 15.
90.14. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Murshiditbdd, regarding the neglect of the
Zamfndtfra in repairing the embankments (Bdndhs), and the
construction of a new one at Kdlfgdchhd ; recommending
that Captain Parlby be authorized to repair them, and charge
the amount to the Zamincldrs' account, and that a new em-
bankment (Hdndh) be constructed at the expense of Govern-
ment April 8 ; No. 24,
2i2 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1800.'
9045. Letter from Captain Wyatt, furnishing explanation regarding the
sippy shells. April 15 ; No. 30.
9046. Letter from Collector of Jessor, furnishing his opinion regarding
the construction of masonry sluices in his District, and
enclosing letter of the Superintendent of -Embankments (Puls)
on the subject. April i ; No. 13.
9047. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, informing him that the
Board postpones passing any .orders on the above subject,
until the utility of the measure may have been found on a
survey of the embankments in the cold season. April i.
9048. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting the refusal of Rdrnsan-
kar Rdi and Gobind Rdi to furnish the papers required of them,
and recommending fine and imprisonment. April 8 ; No. 14.
9049. Letter from Judge at Jaunpur, transmitting a decree passed in
the cause, Karam KMn versus Mirzd Bdbar Alf Beg, for the
recovery of villages Manaird and Ghydspur. April 8 ; No, 19.
9050. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, stating that the Zamfnddrs
have made no progress in repairing the embankments (Bdndhs),
mentioning the difficulty in recovering the amount expended
by Government on their account last year, which he proposes
to recover by a sale of the Zaminddrs' property ; and enclosing
the Superintendent's letter proposing the construction of a
new embankment (Bdndh) at the expense of Government at
Kdligdchhd. April 8 ; No. 23.
9051. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, desiring him to send
a statement of the Zaminddrs 1 lands for sale, to recover 'the
amount due from them on account of the repairs of embank-
ments (Puls) in the last year. April 8.
9052. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting for report a
petition from Rddhdmani Debyd, claiming her share of a
pension formerly enjoyed by Debt Prasdd, Zamfnddr of Rdj-
shdhi. April 15.
9053. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, enclosing petition of the
Zaminddrs of Hirdj, praying for a pension in consequence of
their distress owing to the separation of their Tdluks. April
18; No. 3.
9054- Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing him to
report what pension would be adequate to their situation and
circumstances. April 18.
9035. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, submitting petition of Gopf
APRIL 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 213
Mohan Thakur, with the report required of him on the Mih
February last. April i ; No. 39.
9056. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, stating that the lioaixi
does not think the petition entitled to further considemtion.
April i.
9057. Letter to Collector of Nadiyti, desiring him to send n I Jung; d
Almanac, authenticated by Brahmaniad astronomers. April S.
1)058. Letter from Collector of Nadiyri, reporting that the Znitifncirir-.
have neglected to repair the embankments (Bandhs), and
proposing to depute his assistant to repair them. April a 5 ;
No. 4.
9059. Letter to Collector of Nadiyi in reply, desiring him to ascertain
4-md report whether the /aminddrs had actually neglected tin*
repair of embankments (iJaiiclhs), previous to deputing his
assistant. April 25.
9060. Letter from Collector of Nadiya, enclosing petitions of srvcnil
persons complaining of the neglect of the Xnmindurs in rr|.iir
ing the embankments O&ndhs), and recommcndm;* tb.it tl f y
be mndo by (iovormiH'nt. April 29 ; No. 21.
9061. ! Alter to Collector of Nadiy;i in reply, anthori/in; 1 , liim to in;d*t*
tlio rq>airs, and charge them to the Xanu'ndars' at M mat.
April 29 ; No. si.
0062. Minute by Mr. Hatch, upon the petition of (Sopi Mohan Th.ikur,
regarding the separation of certain [K-rnmncntly ftt-lcl f f'aft.mi
Mukarrarf) Tdluks from his estate, and objecting to tin* trans-
mission of it to the Collector for report, the Courts of Justin*
being competent to take mgnizance of the ])etitiotKT T K rotii-
plaint* April 23.
0063. Letter to Collector of I'urniuh, approving settlement of thi*
reKiuned Istimnlri lands of Rexil Alf* April 13.
906.1.. Letter from Collector of 24 I'argantfs, reporting on the ground
he proposes for the new \\AxAr near Kidderpur. April 4 ;
No. 25.
9063. Letter from Collector of 24 Parganas, stating that lu* hn givtn
the nec'essjuy instructions to prevent the rebuilding of tlu-
IMxitrat KIdderpur, and that he will re] tort on the romjit'ij. ,i-
tion to be allowed to the sufferers, April 4 ; No. 26.
9066. Letter to Collector of 24 I'argaruis in reply, desiring him to furnish
Mr. Halfour with every assistance to enable him to adjust the
claim* of the suflerers by fire to compensation, and to seltrt
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2i4 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1800.
the ground for the Bdzar, he having been deputed for that duty.
Aprils
9067. Letter from Collector of Rajshalif, reporting on the petition of
the legal agent (Vakil) of Rajd Lok Ndth. April i ; No. 21.
9068. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, transmitting petition from Gopf
Mohan Thdkur, purchaser of Kdligdon, complaining of illegal
separations. April 23.
9069. Letter to Collector of Rdmgarh, informing him that Government
has appointed him Collector of Bardwdn, and abolished the
Collectorship of Rdmgarh, the Mahals of which having been
annexed to Behar. April 13.
9070. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting a statement of
Raja* Rddha* Ndth's lands to be sold for arrears of revenue due
in Dindjpur. April 4 ; No. 24.
9071. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, desiring him to sell the
lands and discharge the arrears due in his own District first,
and then carry the surplus for the discharge of arrears due in
Dindjpur. April 4.
9072. Letter to Secretary to Board, desiring him to advertise Kajii
Rddha* Ndth's lands in Rdjshdhi, to be sold for arrears due in
Dindjpur, April 4.
9073. Letter from Collector of Silhet, transmitting a petition from the
Company's legal agent (Vakil), reporting the institution of a
suit against Government by Rdni Chandrakala* and others, for
the recovery of Jdgir allowances in Pargands Lakshminsiri and
Randighd, together with his report on the nature of their claims.
April 8 ; No. 29.
9074. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, informing him that the
Board is unable to form any opinion upon the validity of the
claims ; but as they can only be considered as pensions, the
Judges are prohibited from taking cognizance of such oases,
which ought to have been forwarded to Government, arid desir
ing him to notice this in his defence. April 8.
9075. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, desiring him to furnish a list
of such of the Mahals of Fhitkdra' as require a Settlement
to be made, with his opinion on the mode of settling them.
April i.
9076. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, transmitting a petition from the
legal agent (Vakfl) of Dhar Mdnik, regarding a suspension of
the revenues of the Mdnik Mahal, with instructions to suspend
APRIL 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 215
the demand till the decision of the Mdnik's suit is given by the
Court (Addlat). April x.
9077, Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that he has tendered the
estate of Rdjd Madhu Sinh to the Rdjd, at a rent (Jamd) of Rs.
1,68,506, and enclosing copy of an order (Parwdnd) issued to
the Rajd, together with his reply.
9078. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, transmitting resolutions on
the above. April 8.
9079, Letter from Collector of Tirhut, in reply to letter of 24th Septem-
ber last, regarding the proprietary right of Jalkar of Maksanpur,
reporting that he had put the purchasers in possession, as the
land appeared to have been the property of Rdi Kripd Ndth.
April 29 ; No. 43a.
9080. Letter to Translator to the Board, desiring him to inform Rdjd
Lok Ndth that if ho is dissatisfied with the Collector of Rdjshdhf
in separating the Taluks alluded to in his petition, he must
apply for redress to the Court (Adulat). April i.
yoSi. Letter to Translator to the Board, desiring him to inform Gopi
Mohan Thrtkur that his petition of the *4th February cannot
be complied with. April \.
9082. Letter to Collector of Dacca, desiring him to purchase 3500
Koddlfe (spades) for the use of the Ardkdn emigrants, and to
send them to the Collector of Chittagong. April 29.
9083. Letter from Collector of Jessor, requiring copies of certain papers
relative to the shells forwarded to Captain Wyatt April 25 ;
No. TO.
9084. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, reporting that the land
in the neighbourhood of Bodliyd is fit for the plantation of
teak tree, and enclosing copy of his letter to Mr. Barnett, and
that gentleman's reply, and requesting information on the
extent of the plantation required by Government April 29 ;
No. 46.
9085. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf in reply, desiring him to adjust
the price of the above ground in concert with Mr. Barnelt, and
the abatement to be given to the proprietors, and to report the
result. April 29.
9086. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, stating that there are no Sadr
farms, except Chak Bakid, which is in the hands of Nabu
Krishna, and recommending that it be continued in his hands.
April 29 ; No. 48.
2i6 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY iSoo.
MAY, 1800.
9087. Letter to Accountant approving of the Settlement of Phitkara,
and stating that the Collector of Tipperah is authorized to lake
the usual engagements from the proprietor. May 2.
9088. Petition from Rddhd Mohan Bdnarji, Zaim'nddr of Kusdingii,
declaring that his lands are in a state of ruin, owing to the
embankments (Bdndhs) not having been repaired. May 2 ;
No. 24.
9089. Petition from Pran Krishna Sinh, praying to be put separately in
possession of a part of Pargand Bhulud. May 6.
9090. Letter to Pran Krishna Sinh, informing him that Bhulnu i ron-
sidered as a joint undivided estate, and directing him to apply
for a separation. May 6.
9091. Petition from sundry Tdlukddrs of Tappd Hazrddi, in Maimansinh,
respecting devastations by wild elephants. May 20 ; No. 34.
9092. Petition from Rdmgati Sarmd and Kdli Sankar Sarmd, Ghunutah-
tds of Rdjd LokNdrdyan, etc., respecting a pension of Rs. 5080
formerly paid, but recently withheld. May 24 ; No. 35.
993- Application from Messrs Colvins and Bazull, respecting coin-
pensation for their Indigo works at Chitrd, which cost them
Rs. 30,000. May 13 ; No. 37.
9094. Letter to Collector of Behar, approving of proposed abatement in
the rent (Jamd) of Ajit Sinh. May 2.
9095. Letter to Collector of Behar, authorizing him to fine landholders
who refuse to deliver in papers required of them. May 2.
9096. Letter from Collector of Behar, stating difficulties mot with in
preparing statement of lands for sale. May a ; No. 39.
9097. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from Secretary
to Government, regarding Jaganndth Sink's increased allowance.
May 2.
9098. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhtfu, transmitting a letter from Secretary
to Government, directing remission of one year's revenue to the
Zaminddr of Bdghmundf, May 9,
9099. Letter from Collector of Birbhtfm, expressing doubts as to the
complete realization of the revenue, owing to want of rain*
May 9 ; No. 35.
9100. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, regarding the present impossi-
bility of a re-settlement of lands in his District, and the losses
sustained by negligent landholders. May 9.
MAY 1 800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 217
9101. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, respecting arrears due from
lands formerly held by Mr. Frushard in Ganutia. May 13 ;
No. 31.
9102. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim in reply, directing him to inquire
on what terms Mr. Frushard is willing to engage for the re-
newal of his Farm. May 13 ; No. 32.
9103. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, reporting that convicts might be
employed in working iron mines in his 1 >istrict. May 20 ; No. 3 1 .
9104. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, enclosing a letter from the
Collector of Purniah, respecting the Jagfr of the late Roshan
Bakht. May (?) ; No. 29.
9105. Letter to Collector of Bhtlgalpur in reply, directing him to report
on the extent of road and number of bridges in the above
Jgfr, and the persons who repair them. May (?).
9106. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, reporting that a. perpetual
Settlement is concluded with RajaGopal Sinh, etc,, for Parganii
Chanclanbhukhd. May 27 \ No. 56.
9107. Letter from Collector of Uardwiin, in reply to letter of the*
25th April, informing that Mr. Marriol has rontrarU-d with
the Rilja for the repair of the embankments (Pub.;. May 2 ;
No. 23.
9108. Letter to Collector of Itanlwdn in reply, directing him to call
upon the Zaminddr for an explanation, the above being contrary
to rules. May 2.
9109- Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, explaining allotment of the
rent of Kdsipur, which is composed of several I 'arenas. May
2; No. 31.
9110. Letter to Collector of Rardwdn in reply, drecting him to forward
a list of the ZamincloVs several estates, previous to proceeding
to sale of lands. M.ay 2.
91 rr. Letter from Collector of Jtaixlwdn, proposing to farm the lands
whose leases expired last year to the Ritjd for one year. May
6 ; No. 30.
9112. Letter to Collector of Hardwjin in reply, approving of the proposi
tion, provided the Rdjd will annex them to his principal estates.
May 6,
9113- Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, in reply to orders of the 2(i
instant, transmitting list of estates belonging to tho 7uw(wl;ir.
May t6; No. 17.
9114. Letter from Collector of Baxdwtfn, reyortiiur that the Utijii has
218 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1800.
agreed to farm the lands, the leases of which have expired.
May 29; No. 41.
9115. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, directing him to purchase and
send spades (Koddlfs) to Chittagong for the use of Arakdn
emigrants. May 20.
9116. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, directing that the inde-
pendent territories of the Rdjd be at present continued under
his charge. May 9.
9117. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, forwarding extract of an
advertisement for the information of Europeans. May 2 ; No. i.
9118. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, directing him to with-
draw the advertisement, it being calculated to cause unnecessary
alarm. May 2.
9119. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, stating the measures adopted
for the protection of Ardkdn emigrants, in consequence of the
withdrawal of regular Sepoys, May 2 ; No. 25.
9120. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, regarding waste lands in
which invalids might be advantageously settled. May 6 ; No. 50.
9121. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, regarding want of rice for
the emigrants. May 6 ; No. 8. ,
9122. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, reporting that spades (Ko-
ddlfs) cannot be procured in Dacca, and requesting that they
may be sent from the Presidency. May 20 ; No. 30.
9123. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, in answer to letter of the
2d instant, stating that as it may be necessary to rernll thi*
militia (Sibandis) from the Ardkdn emigrants, he will defer
applying for a commission for them. May 27 ; No. 7.
9124. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, reporting that he has supplied
the emigrants with sufficient rice for the year. May 27 ; No. 10.
9125. Circular Orders to Collectors, calling for reports how far agricul-
ture and commerce is capable of improvement, by facilitating
communication between towns, etc. May 9.
9126. Circular Orders to Collectors of Dacca, Dindjpur, Sdran, Tipperah,
and 24 Pargands, directing them to supply information respect-
ing the mode of employing convicts. May 20.
9127. Letter from Collector of Dacca, respecting Chandradwfp, whose
proprietors are troublesome. May 2 \ No. 35.
9128. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on the claim of Kdjbf
Khdnam to the pension enjoyed by Sukind Ucgozn. May 6 ;
No. 3.
MAY 1800.] BOARD OF RE VENUE SERIES. 2 \ 9
9129. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to report
whether Rdjbi Khanam was maintained out of the above
pension. May 6.
9130. Letter from Collector of Dacca, enclosing precepts issued by
the Bdkarganj Court in the case instituted by Government
against the defaulting proprietors of Bozaigornedpur. May 6 ;
No. 24.
M3i. Letter from Collector of Dacca, enclosing a representation (Am)
from the Pleader at Bdkarganj Court, informing that the liukar-
ganj Court has decreed to Government Rs. 51,072 against the
Chaudhris of Idnlpur. May 13 ; No. 5.
9132. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding representations from
the Ndib of HJozargomcclpur, respecting tho granting of Takuvi,
re-suttlement of lands, attachment of Mahals, etc. May 13;
No. 27.
9133- letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, forwarding instructions on
the above. May 13.
0134. Letter from Collector of Dnrra, requesting orders on precepts
issued by Judge at liakarganj respecting purchasers of lancl.i in
Hamlwfp. May 16; No. ei.
9135. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to apply to
the Court of Appeal in the event of the Xila Judge lefusing to
give possession to the purchasers. May 16.
9136. Letter to Governor - General in Council, recommending waste
lands in Chittagong to be assigned to invalids. May 2 ;
No. 51.
9137. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letter from
the Collector of Jessor, remonstrating against the Judge's order
for releasing prisoners without requiring them to make good
the sums advanced for their subsistence. Mny 6 ; N f o. 56.
9138. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending suspen-
sions to proprietors of lands in Bhiigalpur ou account of drought.
May 13; No. 13.
9139. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending Hint con*
virts be employed in the Black Rock at Rdingarh, May 20 ;
No. 33.
9140. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting papers from
Jcssor, explanatory of the misunderstanding between the Judge
and the Collector, May 20 j No. 62.
9141. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending sale of
220 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1800.
the Jdgfr of the late Rdjd Rdjballabh, no admissible claim
having been made to it May 20 ; No. 72.
9142. Letter to Collector of Jessor, directing him to explain his
conduct towards the Judge. May 2.
9143. Letter to Collector of Jessor, requiring abstract account Jama of
the lands proposed to be transferred to Bardwdn. May 13.
9144. Letter from Collector of Jessor, explaining the cause of the fine
of Rs. 100 imposed upon him by the Court. May 20 ; No. 60.
9145. Letter from Collector of Jessor, submitting statement of lands of
Chakld Bhrfshnd to be sold for arrears. May 27 ; No. 31.
9146. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, directing him to invest Rdni
Swarnamayi with the management of her estate, if she pleases
to hold it at a revised assessment (Jama)* May 2.
9147. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting a list of estates in
which the embankments require repair, and of proprietors who
require advances for the same purpose. May 8 ; No. 4S.
Advance authorized.
9148. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting account sales
of the lands of the Zamfnddr of Rdjshdhf. January 13 ;
No. 23.
9149. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdcl, transmitting applications
for remissions of assessment (Jama) on lands which have been
appropriated to Government embankments (Ikindhs). May
23 ; No. 13.
9150. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, directing him to
grant suspensions equivalent to rent of the above lauds.
May 23.
9151. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting that I'anchdnuncl
Dds, purchaser of Pukharid, has applied to the Judge for
possession of his purchase, without effect. May 5 ; No. 17.
9152. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing the
purchaser to apply to the Court of Appeal if the Judge still
persists in refusing to give him possession. May 6. ,
9153. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd in reply, transmitting a petition
from Rdjd Sambhu Chandra Rdi regarding the distress of his
family, as the monthly allowance (Mushdhard) has not been
paid to him for a long period. May 13 ; No. 7*
9154. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, stating that Hoard cannot
interfere, and directing him to refer the Rdjd to the Court
(Addlat). May 13.
1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 221
9155- Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting petition presented
by Akbar Husain and Dadar Husain (minors) of Paryana
Surjyapur, claiming the full amount of Mdlikdnd. May 2 ;
No. 31.
9156. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, refusing to admit the
claims, and directing him to hold the minors' lands responsible
for any arrears, as they are not subject to the Court of Wards.
May 2.
9 r S7- Letter from Collector of Purniah, reporting that Dadar Husain
and Akbar Husain have been invested with the management of
their estates, and that they complain of heavy assessment.
May 6; No. 57.
9158. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, directing him to submit
the Mufassal Settlement of the estate as soon as possible, and
the Board will afterwards determine as to abatement of assess-
ment (Jama), May 6.
9159. Letter from Colkrtor of Purniah, submitting a statement of lands
to be sold in discharge of arrears due from the late Raja
kddlut Kant May 20 ; No. 64.
<ji6o. Later from Collector of Purniah, with a petition from the late
JSurbardhkar of Parganil Siirjyilpur, respecting Takdvi advances
to niyuts. May 23 ; No, 23.
9161. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, informing him that
Takitvi advances cannot be made to the rayats ; but if the
proprietors choose to make the same themselves, there can be
no objection. May 23.
Letter from Collector of Purniah, attributing the deficiency
between the demand and collection of revenues (Sadr and
Hastobiid Jama") in Imam IJakhsh's share of I'argand Kdnkjol
to the devastations committed by wild animals. May 27 ;
No. 27.
Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, reporting that Mr. Harriett has
agreed to purchase some charity lands for the purpose of teak
plantations. May 27 ; No. 15.
<;r 64. Letter from Collector of Rdmgarh, reporting on the proposition
for employing convicts in the mines. May 20 ; No. 32.
9165, Letter from Collector of Knngpur, proposing a fine of Rs. 15
per diem to be levied from Jswarf Chaudhrdni till she
delivers in papers regarding the Mufassal Accounts. May 9 ;
No. 5.
222 BENGAL RECORlKR [MAY 1800.
9166. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, authorizing him to levy a
fine of two per cent, on her assessment (Jamd) till she complies
with his request May 9.
9167. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, reporting Settlement made of
Rdjd Rjballabh's lands. May 20 ; No. 70.
9168. Letter from Secretary to Government, requesting that the Col-
lector of Benares be ordered to pay Rs. 100 instead of Rs. 50
per mensem to Jagann&h Sinh. May 2 ; No. 8.
9169. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that the emigrants
from Arkn are under no restriction ; and if they choose to
leave Chittagong, they are at liberty to do so. May 23.
9170. Letter to Collector of SMhdbid, approving of measures adopted
by him, and directing him to submit statement of further
advances necessary for the improvement of the country. May
27; No. 14.
9171. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting that the cause of no
bidders appearing at land sales is, that the landholders dispose
of portions of their estates at a low assessment fixed by them-
selves, for a consideration. May 6 ; No. 27.
9172. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, informing him that private
transfers are invalid unless notified, and consequently no bar to
the sales of land for recovery of revenue. May 6.
9173. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting on applications made
for bringing in waste lands under cultivation. May 23 ; No. 23.
9174. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, stating that, previous to
granting leases (Pattds), application must be made to Govern-
ment, and a report submitted of the lands brought under
cultivation. May 23.
9175. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, approving of the Settlement of
Phitkdr May 2.
9176. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting that the Ritjd has been
put into possession of his estate under certain limitations, and
transmitting a statement of sums receivable by the IWjd.
May 6; No. 51.
9177. Letter to Translator to the Board, directing him to inform Nasfr-
ul-mulk's legal agent (Vakil) that the neglect of His Highness*
Officers prevents the Collector of MurshiddMd from furnishing
a report on his petition. May 16.'
JUNE 1800.] BOARD OP REVENUE SERIES. 223
JUNE, 1800.
9178. Letter from Accountant to the Board, with copy of a letter from
the Collector of Dindjpur, respecting marked gold Mohazs.
June 27 ; No. 6
9179. Letter to Accountant to the Board, directing him to instruct the
Collectors generally to receive only gold coin of standard
weight. June 27.
.yiSo. Petition from Rani Bhabdni, claiming proprietary right in Pargana
I^atlddd, and praying that the Settlement of the estate be made
with her. June 17 ; No. 26.
9181. Petition from Babu Rdm Rdi, reporting sundry illegal purchases
in Dindjpur. June 20 ; No. 13.
9182. Letter from Collector of Behar, on the subject of advances for
the repairs of embankments (Gilandazi). June 10; No. Jofi.
9183. Letter to Collector of Behar, stating that, although the tfnmtinj*
of advances to rayats and farmers is authorized by the kt'inito
tions, yet the sanction of the Hoard is indispensable. June 10.
9184. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting the sale of the premises
lately occupied by the Putna Mint June 10 ; No, 137.
9185* Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting the superiority of the
Chitrd sealing-wax. June 13 ; No. 3.
9186. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to remit the (Jayd
duties to Matsaddd Rdm, June 10.
9187. Letter from Collector of Benares, submitting a .statement of
establishment of officers for the Stone Mahal. June 10.
9188. Letter to Collector of Birbhilm, regarding the re-annexation of
Mahal Chatnd to Midnapur. June 27.
9189. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, submitting report on the final
Settlement of Tappd Nayd Dds. June 10 ; No. 108.
9190. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, reporting the extent of roads
and number of bridges kept in repair in the Jagir of the late
Rashan Bakht June 13 ; No. 22.
9191. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, directing further report respecting
Brtertr police (Chaukuldrs), postal (I)dk) charges, etc. June 13.
9192. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, approving of propositions for the
resumption of all lands in Bishnupur which appear to have
been alienated, June 10.
9193. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting transfer of Mahals
224 BENGAL RECORDS. [J UNE l8oa
comprised in lot Kunjban at a reduced assessment (Jamd).
June 10 ; Nos. 93 and 94.
9194. Letter to Collector of Bardwin in reply, referring to the transfer
of Mahals, stating that the proposed inquiry is unnecessary.
June jo.
9195. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, submitting statement of lands
for sale of Kunjlal, who, by altering the Mufassal papers, in-
duced the rayats to abscond. June 10 ; No. 1 1 1.
9196. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting the fraudulent con
duct of the Sazdwal of Pargand Bishnupur. June 27 \ No. 2<>
9197. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, desiring an immediate report as
to what Mahals can be separated from his District. June 10.
9198. Letter from Collector of Calcutta, submitting a statement of
Mahals in Panchdnnagaon, remarking that they could more
conveniently be annexed to Hiigli than to Nadiyd. June s.j ;
No. 20.
9199. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behor, respecting the Settle-
ment of Thdnd Behar. June 13 ; No. 23.
9200. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, reporting great want of
cash, and praying that a remittance of R.H. 20,000 be imme-
diately made to meet the most pressing demands. June to ;
No. 44.
9201. Circular Orders to Collectors, directing them to report the causes
to which the heavy arrears in their Districts are attributable.
June 10.
9202. Letter from Collector of Dacca, proposing to form a new Mufassal
Settlement of Idalpur. June 10; No. roi.
9203. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that, under exist-
ing circumstances, it is thought expedient to expedite sale
of lands belonging to the Chaudhrfe of Idalpur. June 10 ;
No. 105.
9204. Letter from Collector of Dacca, detailing particulars relative to
Tappd Hdvili Mdhmudpur, belonging to the estate of JWjii
Rdjkrishna. June 17 ; No. 9.
9205. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that, in consequence
of his statement, the Settlement of the above estate made by
Mr. Armstrong is annulled. June 17.
9206. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting that the sale of Par&an;i
Idalpur is postponed in consequence of an appeal from the
decision of the Zild Court June 17 ; No, 12.
JuNEiSoo.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 225
9207. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of the measures
taken by him, and at the same time directing him to expedite
the final orders of the Court when issued. June 17.
9208. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a representation
(And) from the Amin deputed to make the partition (Batwdni)
of Pargand Chandradwip. June 24 ; No. 41.
9209. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of the measures
adopted for the recovery of the fine imposed upon the Zamincldr
of Chandradwip. June 24 ; No. 43.
9210. Letter to Collector of Diniijpur, requesting him to give suspension
to the Zaminddr. June 20.
921 1. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with copy of a letter from
the Collector of Nadiyd, recommending that landholders who
refuse to direct the attendance of the Village Accountants
(Patwtlris) be fined 2 per cent, per month on the rent (Jam;!) of
their lands. June 10 ; No. 10.
9212. Letter to Governor-General in Council, reporting the sale of the
premises lately occupied by the Patna Mint, with proposals for
the sale of other old buildings, June 10; No. 138.
9213. Letter to Governor General in Council, transmitting a petition
from Gopi Mohan, respecting the Jdgir of the late Krfja
Rdjballabh. June 13; No. la.
9214. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting the resumption
of Kdmingos* allowances proposed in a minute by Mr- Harring-
ton. June ij i No. 3.
9215. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending thai
balances in Midnapur amounting to Rs. 87,333 be written off
us irrecoverable, and the defaulters released from confinement.
June 17; No. 23.
9216. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with a letter and enclosure
from the Collector of Uehar, respecting the refractory conduct
of Sarddr Sinh, and recommending that he be fined. June 24 ;
No. 31.
9217. Letter to Governor-General in Council, enclosing account of
Spades (Koddlb) sent to Chittagong by the Collector of
Cakuttii. June 24 ; No. 5.
9218. Letter to Agent at Ilijili, directing him to make a provisional
Settlement of that part of the Chakld the lease of which is
about to expire. June 10.
9219. Letter from Collector of Jcssor, submitting an abstract Settlement
226 BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1800.
of lands delivered to the Collector of Bardwun. June 10 ;
No. 27. Approved.
9220. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that he has not been
able to apprehend Gangd Ndrdyan, but has taken measures for
the forfeiture of his estate. June 13 \ No. 16.
9221. Minute by Mr. Harrington, on the subject of Kdniingos' allow-
ances, the abolition of which had been already proposed.
June 17 ; Nos. i and 2.
9222. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, with a list of defaulters in
confinement whose balances amount to Rs. 87,033, recommend-
ing that the balances be written off, and the defaulters released.
June 17 i No. 22.
9223. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, directing him to receive from
the Collector of Birbhiim charge of Pargand Chatnd. June 27,
9224. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, with a letter from Secretary
to Government, authorizing Captain Parlby's accounts foi
opening a passage between the Bishrmpur Swamp (jhil) and
the river. June 17.
9225. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting on the petition
of several Tdlukddrs and Fanners, praying for remissions, their
crops having been injured by wild elephants. June 17 ; No. 6.
9226. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing him to
submit a statement of expense necessary for erecting a Khudd.
June 17.
9227. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, submitting a list of landholders
who have not directed the Village Accountants (Potwstrfc) to
attend with their accounts. June 10 ; No. 8.
9228. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, with letter from the Secretary to
Government respecting the levying of authorized fines. June 1 7.
9229. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, requesting orders on the repairs
of embankments (Puls) in the lands to be sold. June 20 ;
No. 3a.
9230. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing that the repairs
be provided for by a deduction of the assessment (Jarnd) of
the lands sold. June 20.
9231. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, with letter and enclosure from
the Secretary to Government, regarding the separation of certain
Mahals from his District, and their annexation to the jurisdic-
tion of Nadiyd and Hdglf. June 10.
9232. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargattds, enclosing reply of MalulrtJjtl
JUNE 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 227
Iswar Chdnd to an order (Parwdnd) sent to him regarding
compensation for lands at Dam Dam. June 10 \ No. 41.
9 2 33- Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing him to
explain more particularly to the Rdjd the purport of their
orders of 3d January ; and in the event of his declining the
proposed compensation, to state what sum in money might
be deemed an equivalent. June 10.
9234. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, stating that he had tendered
the Settlement to Rdjd Iswar Chdnd of the gross revenue
statement (Daul Bandobast) of the Madrasd Mahal June 10 ;
No. 49.
9235- Letter to Collector of 24. Pargands, directing him to expedite
the report on Bhdtpdrd, etc., adjudged to the Zaminddr of
Nadiyd. June 10.
9236. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, recommending that a small
part of the Zild north of Calcutta be annexed to Htigli. June
24; NO. 22.
9237. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, recommending an advance
of Takilvf in Pargand Chandi, as a means of restoring cultiva-
tion. Juno 10 ; No. 11.
933!$. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting that Anand Debyd,
widow of Krishna Prasiid Chakrabartti, is only eight years old,
and proposing Gopf Ndth Chakrabartti as manager of her
estate. June 10; No. 38.
9239. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf in reply, directing him to take
charge of the estate on the part of the Court of Wards. June i o.
9240. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting that Rdni Brajcswari
has prevented him from attaching and selling Tappd Aurang
nagar. June 13 ; No. 6.
924 1 Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, directing him, in reply, to state
what obstacles were put in his way to selling the above lands.
June 13.
9242. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, stating losses sustained by
the purchaser of Pargand Bazudr, etc., by inundation, and
proposing deduction of revenue. June 24 \ Nos. 10 and 11.
9243. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, with letter from the Secretary
to Government, directing the Jdglr lands to be let in Farm.
June 27.
9244. Letter from Secretary to Government, remarking that cultivators
ore entitled by Regulation VI. of 1800 to dispose of their-
22$ BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1800,
produce in a crude state exempt from duty, but not manu-
factured. June 10.
9245. Letter from Secretary to Government, remarking that, should the
Collector of Jessor again manifest disrespect towards the Judge,
the most serious notice will be taken of his conduct ; fine in
the present case remitted. June TO.
9246. Letter from Secretary to Government, respecting separation of
Mahals from the Htigli District. June 10 ; No. 39.
9247. Letter from Secretary to Government, approving of the ground
selected for the teak plantation, and requesting the Board lo
direct the Collector of Rdjshdhi to deliver it over to Mr.
Barnett, together with Rs. 100 per month to pay the establish-
ment necessary for its management. June TO.
9248. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that, though the
claim of Gopi Mohan to the Jdgir of the late Rdjit Rdjballabh
is not entitled to further consideration, yet the proposition re-
specting the proprietary right may not for the present be
adopted, and directing that the lands be farmed for the present
June 27.
9249. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, respecting Dandnl AlIdhdMd,
and the monthly allowance (Mushdhara) payable to Hari Bibi.
June 13; No. 19.
9250. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, stating thnt, although the
payment of the monthly allowance (Mushdhani) due was autho-
rized, it was not intended that an abatement of the rent (Jamil)
of the Mahal should be made. June 13 ; No. 20.
9251. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating that, unless fines be
levied from defaulting proprietors, they will not deliver in the
required papers. June 17 ; No. 4.
9252. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, authorizing him to levy
a fine of 2 per cent, per month on the annual rent paid by them
(Jami). June 17.
9253. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a letter from the Secre-
tary to Government, regarding the Settlement of Rdjd Madhu
Sinh's lands. June 10.
9234. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, respecting proposed inquiry into
Mr. Domingo Lopez's estate. June 10; No. 51.
9255. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, requiring proof of actual
deficiency in the above estate. June to.
9256. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, submitting detailed Account
JULY 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 229
Settlement of the Jdgir of the late Rdjd Rdjballabh. June 10 ;
No. 53.
9257. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, submitting orders on the
above, and stating that if the proprietors have engaged for their
lands provisionally at the adjustment of their rent (Jamd), such
Settlement should be considered permanent, subject to the anal
orders of Government only. June 10,
JULY, 1800.
9258. Letter to Accountant to the Board, transmitting letter and account
statement (Jarad Wdsil Bdki) from the Collector of Rdjshdhi of
the resumed police lands (Thdndddri) of Chakld Ehitarid for
1205 and 1206. July 29.
9259. Petition from Fakir Rdi and Jaganndth Rdi, stating that a Mauzd
belonging to them in Purgand Chainpur is farmed to one Mr.
Bekaunls, and praying that the Mauzd, may bo continued to
them. July i ; No. 49,
9260- Petition from the widow of Asacl Zaintfn KLhdn, late Zatnfnddr of
Bfrbhtim, respecting the apportioning of the assessment (Jamd)
in lands which she held rent-free in lieu of her subsistence
allowance, July 4 ; No, 14.
9261. Petition from Kdlf Sankar Sen of Rdjnagar, Dacca, stating that
the pension allowed to the widow and father of the late Rdjd
RdjballaKh has been discontinued by the Collector of Dacca.
July ii ; No. 22,
9262. Petition from Rdm Sewak Mallik, legal agent (Vakfl) of RdjdTej
Chdnd, requesting that the Treasurer be instructed to receive
Rs. 80,000 in part of balance for 1206. July 18 ; No. 12.
9263. Letter from Collector of Behar, requesting Board's orders whether
stamp papers are to be instituted in Pargand Ndgpur, and stat-
ing that if not, some difficulty might arise in the adjustment of
claims in the Rdmgarh Court. July x ; No. 5.
9264. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to circulate
stamps, unless he has grounds to exempt the operation of the
Government Regulation ; if so, to furnish a report July j.
9263. Letter to Collector of Bchar, transmitting decrees from the Judge
at Rdmgarh against Rdjd Churdman Sinh of Paldmau, and re-
questing report regarding the jungle lands, and any other lands
which the Rdjd may possess- July x.
VOL. in. Q
230 BENGAL RECORDS. [JULY 1800.
9266. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting petitions for advances
on account of embankment repairs (Gilanddzf), and for com-
pensation on account of the resumption of the miscellaneous
duties (Sdyer). July n ; No. u,
9267. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, authorizing the advance, and
directing him to take the necessary measures for repayment with
interest July n.
9268. Letter from Collector of Behar, submitting letters from Captain
Cruthenden to Colonel Hutchinson, with petitions from several
invalids at Mubdrakpur ; complaining of the ill-conduct of the
latter, and requesting that measures be taken for their punish-
ment. July 15 ; No. 38.
9269. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to apply for
a Court Martial. July 15.
9270. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting having visited Rdmgarh,
and stating that he sees no grounds for exempting Ndgpur from
the operations of the Regulations ; also proposing measures
for the realization of Excise (Abkdrf) tax there, and the issuing
of licences. July 22; No. 14.
9271. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, adopting his suggestions,
and directing him to inform the Rdjd that his claims to abate-
ment on account of resumption of Excise (Abkdri), or abolition
of miscellaneous duties (Sdyer), will be inquired into and ad -
justed. July 22.
9272. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting petitions from the
Tahsflddrs of Mowdi, etc., reporting that the Royal Family and
their dependants have taken possession of lands from pro-
prietors without a writ for obtaining possession (Amal Dnslak),
although positively restricted from holding land, and remarking
that, if not prevented, troublesome consequences would result,
July 29 ; No. 4.
9273. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, reporting on the balances of
Mauzd Mayld, and stating that the efficiency is owing to the
emigration of rayats. July i ; No. 50.
9274. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, stating that Government
will be asked to purchase the Mauzd, and to lease it out. July i .
9275. Letter from Collector of Itfrbhdm, reporting having delivered over
Pargand Chdtnd to the Collector of Midnapun July 1 8 ; No. i ,
9276. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhdm, reporting having received
petition from the wicjow of the late AsacJ Zamdn Khtfn, who
JULY 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 231
wishes only to possess Mahal Bdbujor for her support. July 1 8 ;
No. 24.
9277. Letter to Collector of Birbhtim in reply, informing him that, in-
stead of complying with the widow's application, it would be
preferable to assign her a pension in money, leaving her in
possession of her dwelling-house. July 18.
9278. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, submitting a report from the
Mint Master respecting rccoinagc of filed rupees. July 15 ;
No. ii.
9279. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting having attached the
whole of the Mahals of the Zaminddr on account of past and
current years 1 arrears. July 4 ; No. 17. Approved.
9280. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting petition from Jago-
bandhu Ndg, complaining that his Tdluks which were separated
last year have been advertised for sale on account of arrears
due by Rupndrdyan Sen, and directing him to suspend the sale
if the complaint is true. July i i.
9281. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, informing him that the Governor-
General in Council has directed the annexation of Mahals to
the civil jurisdiction of the Judge at IIugli t and requesting him
to ascertain if any can be transferred to Nadiyd. July 8.
9282. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, drawing his attention to the large
accumulation of arrears in 1205, and requesting to be informed
why earlier measures for their recovery were not adopted*
July 29; No. 17,
9283. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, in answer to Government
orders respecting lands intended for Invalid Thdnds. July 4 ;
No. 29.
9284. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, submitting an establishment
for the measurement of Shdhr Kasbd Mahals, the property of
Government, and those in the hands of Government officers,
owing to no offer being made for them at public sale ; also stat-
ing the refractory conduct of the occupants, and his former
proposition to depute his Assistant there. July u ; No. 40.
9285. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, submitting a statement of
certain lands in Shdhr Kasbd Mahal to be sold, recommending
their purchase by Government, as there were no bidders when
put up for sale on a former occasion. July r i ; No, 41.
9286. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, expressing surprise that
any part of the lands is still in the hands of defaulters, after he
BENGAL RECORDS. [JULY rSoo.
has been instructed to purchase them on account of Govern-
ment July 1 1.
9287. Letter from Collector of Dacca, with representations (Arzis) from
Messrs. Paniotty Alexander and other purchasers of Chandra
dwip, complaining of the misconduct of the Amfn deputed to
attach lands. July 4; No. 12.
9288. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to investigate
the nature of the complaint; and if Rdmbakht Amfn is culpable,
to dismiss him. July 4.
9289. Letter from Collector of Dacca, on the subject of the pension of
the late Nasir-ud-dfn Haidar Khdn. July 4 ; No. 18.
9290. Letter from Collector of Dacca, regarding the pension of Sufcirul
Begam, stating that it appears from information that RiijM
Khknam was maintained by it July 4 ; No. 2 1.
9291. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, suspending passing onlera
on the subject July n.
9292. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting petition from *Kiii
Sankar Sen, with directions to report why the pensions allowed
by Government to the widow and grandsons of Rdjd R.lj
ballabh are withheld from them. July T t.
9293. Letter from Collector of Dacca, on the subject of the Taluk in
the name of Harindrdyan, with an explanation of the Settlement
concluded by his predecessor, and forwarding a genealogical
table of the family. July 25 ; No. 10.
9294. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, remarking thnr, should thr
sharers of the above Taluk be desirous of a partition, to direct
them to apply for it according to the Regulations. July 25.
9295. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, submitting an ;i<*rotmt
measurement and Settlement statement (Jamabandf) of the*
resumed Jdgir lands of the late Rdjd Rdjballnbh, and Mufhss:il
Settlement of them for 1205, adding that a portion of them
have been transferred to Rangpur. July 8 ; No, 42.
9296. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, in answer to petition of Itohu
Rdni and Rdi Jaganndth Prasdd, regarding the Jifgfr of the late
Rdjd Rdjballabh. July 15 ; No. 27*
9297. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, submitting precept from the
Sadr Dfwdnf Addlat to the Judge on the subject of tin* salt; at
the property of Rdjd Rddhd Kdnt July 15 ; No. 41.
9298. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, requesting report as to
whether the building attached by the Court is Mdlgu&irf or
JULY 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 233
Ldkhirdj land, and to give the title under which it is held.
July 15.
9299. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, reporting having discovered
that the embezzlement committed by Rdmkumdr was with the
connivance of the proprietors, and recommending that the
order of suspension be rescinded. July 18 ; No. 6.
9300. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, directing him to take
measures for the recovery of the arrears, as the orders for the
suspension have been rescinded. July 18.
9301. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with petition from the
family of Rajd Rajballabh claiming rents of Jdgir lands
outstanding at the time of the death of the Rdjd, and realized
by the Collectors, together with an abstract account of the
collections ; and recommending that it be paid, as the claim
appears to be well founded. July 15 ; No. 32.
9302. Letter to Governor-General in Council, enclosing letter from the
Collector of Mitlnapur, recommending that, as tranquillity is
now restored in the jungles, the proprietor of Rdipur be
compelled to keep up the establishment of sinned peons (Paiks).
July 22 ; No. 8.
9303. Letter from Agent at IJijili, soliciting authority for nn Anrin to
be deputed to Jaldmutd to adjust the resumed rent of lands
held by suit manufacturers (Malangis). July 18 ; No. 2.
9304* Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting Captain Wyatl's
remarks on sippy shells purchased by Government. July i ;
No. 40,
9305. Letter to Collector of Jessor, requesting him to report on Mahals
that have been washed away. July 22 ; No. 45.
9306. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting account sale
of lands in Sherpur and SultdnujLU, disposed of by him for
arrears of revenue. July n ; No. 26,
9307. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, with statement of arrears
still due from the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhf on account of revenue
and police tax in the above Pargands, and stating that the
Zamindar possesses no other property except the dwelling-house
occupied by Rdnf Hhahdni. July 1 1 j No. 27.
9308. Letter from Collector of Murshiddklcl, transmitting a petition
from Siirjya Nrfniyan Kdntingo, praying to be allowed .six
months 1 time for the payment of balances due by him. July
13; No. 17.
234 BENGAL RECORDS. UULV 1800.
0309 Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, informing him that
the Board cannot discern any grounds for suspending the
recovery of the arrears. July 15.
9310. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, submitting an estimate
of the cost for the erection of a Khedd for capturing wild
elephants. July 15; No. 49-
9311. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting on the Districts which
have suffered from inundation. July 25 ; No. 38.
9312. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, submitting a petition from the
legal agent (Vakfl) of the Zaminddr of Ukhrf, JWj;i Iswar
Chdnd Rdi, regarding the inundation. July 25 ; No, 40.
9313. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting that the TnmimMr has
paid part of his revenue, and executed agreement (Ikrdr) to
pay a part in 15 days, and stating that Rs, 35,000 may remain
uncollected in consequence of the effects of the inundation,
July 25 ; No. 42.
9314. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, with a petition from the Rdjrf
of Nadiyd and Zaminddr of Ukhrd, praying for a suspension of
revenue. July 25 ; No. 43.
9315. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, desiring him to slate what
measures have been taken for the recovery of flu* amount
adjudged by the Court in favour of the Rdjd of Nadiya; dis
approving his proposition to suspend Rs. 35,000 on umnint of
the casualties of the season, and desiring him to submit ;i
statement of lands to be sold for the recovery of nnrt'nrs.
July 25 ; No. 46.
9316. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, stating that the (lovcrnor-
General in Council had directed certain Mahals to IK* nnm*xc*d
to the Civil Jurisdiction of the Judge at Hdgli, and rt'f|!U'*tinf*
him to ascertain if no more Mahals can be transferred to
Nadiyd. July 8.
9317. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, stating his innbility in
ascertain the right of claims to pension (Britti) by ItaflimanK,
and recommending an Amin to be appointed to investigate it,
July ii ; No. 35.
9318. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing lo report
further on the difficulty referred to. July T x.
9319- Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting obstacles put in his
way by Rdni Brajeswari in conducting the sale of Aurnn$ibdcl.
July 15 ; No. 56.
JULY 1800.] BOAR> op REVENUE SERIES. 235
9320. Letter frorfi Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting having withdrawn
the attachment from the RdjbdrL July 29 \ No. 7.
9321. Letter from Judge at Rdmgarh, requesting the Board to order the
Collector of Behar to dispose of lands of Raja* Churdman Rdi
of Paldmau, in satisfaction of a decree passed in favour of Mr.
Johnson. July (?) ; No 53.
9322. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, reporting that ninety tiger-
skins were presented by the huntsmen (Shiktiris), who claimed
the usual reward ; and suggesting, to prevent fraud, that they
procure a certificate from the proprietors of the Pargand in
which the tigers were killed. July 1 1 \ No, 8.
9323. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, approving of the sugges-
tion, and directing that in every instance it be adhered to.
July ii.
9324. Lette* from Secretary to Government, transmitting a petition from
Sio Prasdd and Raman Sinh, complaining that the Mahals
belonging to the Rdjii of Turki hud been taken possession of
by the officers of the Raja" of NepdL July 22.
9325. Letter from Collector of Shdlulbdd, reporting on the necessity of
police protection, and recommending the establishment of
Invalid Tluinds in Damvdr and Uhojpur; also enclosing a letter
from tha Magistrate, stating that a Police Station (Thdnd) at
Kdthdr would tend to preserve peace. July 1 1 ; No. 19,
9326. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdcl, soliciting permission to
appropriate 1500 bighds of land in Sasseram, the property of
Government, for the support of an Invalid Thdnd. July 15;
No. 36.
9327. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting that the sister of
Ghuldbrdm has instituted a suit against Government. July 25 ;
No. 18.
9328. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, directing that Amrdbatf be
allowed to take possession of the Taluk, and on no account to
involve Government in a law-suit July 23.
9329. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, enclosing letters from Mr.
Elliot, reporting on the ground at present occupied by him.
July 1 8 ; No. 8.
9330. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, directing him to specify
the quantity of ground Mr. Klliot is desirous of holding. July 18.
9331. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, with petitions from Chandra
Ndrdyan and others, praying that a Settlement be made with
236 BENGAL RECORDS. [JULY 1800.
them, and complaining of undue exactions and Mint duties
levied by the Rdjl July 22 ; No. 31.
9332. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting account statement
gam Wsil Bkf) of the Jgir of the late Rdjd Rajballabh,
made up to the period of his death. July 15 ; No. 26.
9333- Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, stating that he was directed
to furnish an abstract of the net collections of the Jdgir for the
year 1205, and to report on the portion to which the heirs of
the deceased Jgirdr were entitled. July 15.
9334. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, submitting statement of balances
due from the Jdgfr of the late Rdj Rdjballabh for 1205, and
stating that the R^j^s officers (Amils and Mdlguzdrs) refuse to
acknowledge the Rdj's balance. July 15 ; No. 30*
9335- Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a petition from Kdjil
Jagat Sinh praying for the payment of his allowance, which has
been withheld. July 22.
9336. Petition from Sio Prasdd and Raman Sinh, complaining that
Mauz Supard Pipr, belonging to the Rdjd of Turki, has been
taken possession of by the officers of the Riljd of NepdL July
18; No. 28.
9337. Petition from Chandra N&dyan Chaudhri and others of Tipperah,
praying a Settlement be made with them for the hill country.
July 22 ; No. 28.
933& Petition from Chaudhrfs, Fanners, etc. of Tipperah, complaining
of undue exactions of rent by the Rdjd, and of illicit duties
levied by him. July 22 ; No. 29.
9339- Petition from Brind^ban Chaudhrf and others, complaining of
exaction of rent on rent-free (Ldkhirdj) lands and mLscelkmeou.s
(Sdyer) duties, etc., by the Rdjd of Tipperah. July 22.
9340. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting petition from the
Brdhmaiis of Chandradwfp whose rent-free lands were attached
by the Amin. July 25.
9341. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing the release of Uu
above lands, as they were ordered to be attached under tin-
supposition that they belonged to the Rdjd. July 25.
9342. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting that the bnlamv
paid by the Rj for 1206 was from the proceeds of the
sale of certain lands, the purchasers of which were desirous of
having them separated from the Zamfnddfs estate. July 29 ;
JNO* o
AUG. !8oo.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 237
9343- Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing him to consider
the above Zaminddri as a joint undivided estate. July 29.
AUGUST, 1800.
9344- Letter to Accountant to the Board, with letter from the Secretary
to Government, directing an advance to be made from the
Benares Treasury for the use of the Rdjd of Nepal. August 29.
9345- Petition from Khanjar Ali Khdn, formerly Zaminddr of Colgong,
regarding the discontinuance of his pension. August i ; No. 59.
934& Petition from Rdmtanu Biswds, charging the Diwdn of the 24
Pargands of having made interpolations in the Settlement
(Jamdbandi) papers. August 8; No. 13.
9347* Petition from Rain DuUfl DC, of Chanddr in Midnapur, complain-
ing of over-assessment on his lands, and praying for relief.
August 26 y No. 20.
9348. Letter from Collector of liehur, enclosing twenty-seven petitions
for Takiivi and Gilandassf iulvattr.es. August * ; No. 39.
9349. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to submit a
statement of the Mahals for which the advances were required.
August J.
9350. Letter from Collector of Behur, reporting on the Courts (Kachdris)
established at Gayd. August x ; No* 52.
9351. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a copy of his letter
and proceedings on the claim of Mohan 1AI and Gani Rdm to
shares of the permanent holding (Mukarntrf) of Bishnu Datta.
August 8 ; No. 25.
9352. Letter to Collector of Debar in reply, submitting Board's resolu-
tions on the above. August 8.
9353. Letter from Collector of Behar, respecting the mutinies in Muba-
rakdbdd, and of the inability of the Invalid Courts Martial to
punish them. August 15 ; No. xo.
9354. Letter to Collector of Behur, directing him to take measures for the
punishment of the offenders in concert with Captain Cruthenden,
and to report the result August 15.
9355. Letter from Collector of ISchar, reporting the re-settlement of the
Talukd of Raja Kathi Ndrdyun. August 22 ; No. 25.
9356. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to submit a statement
of lands of the Hdjd of Paldmau to be sold in liquidation of a
decree passed by the Judge at Rdmgarh, August 26.
238 BENGAL RECORDS. [Aua 1800.
9357. Letter to Collector of Behar, informing him that his District
is to be supplied with grain from Dindjpur if necessary.
August 26.
9358. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting list of Mahals in
which an advance of Takdvi is solicited. August 26 ; No. 21.
9359. Letter from Collector of Behar, stating the readiness with which
the Zarnfnddrs of Ghydspur have agreed to contribute to the
repairing of embankments. August 26; No. 29.
9360. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to transmit at
the close of the year an account statement (Jamd Wasil Jklkl)
of Ghydspur. August 26.
9361. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhtfm, transmitting an account state-
ment (Jarad Wdsil Bdkl) of Pargand Chatmt, with copy of the
excise (Abkdrf) accounts. August i ; No. 51.
9362. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, directing him to report cm the
balances due from lands separated from Rdmgarh and annexed
to his District August 8.
9363. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, submitting account sales of
lands belonging to Mirzd Ldl Beg and Rrfjd Zamdn Khan,
disposed of on the 7th. August 15 ; No. ar.
9364. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, transmitting the ner.es.snry
instructions to be given to the purchasers. August 15.
9365. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, reporting fully on the law Is
held by Mr. Frushard in Ganutid. August 19 ; No. 5.
9366. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, requesting him to submit ropy
and translations of the lease (Pattd) granted to Mr. I*'ru;taml.
August 19.
9367. Letter to Collector of Benares, with copy of a letter from Secre
tary to Government respecting the Royal Family. August 15.
9368. Letter, from Collector, of Benares, transmitting translation of a
letter from Rdjd Uditndrdyan respecting the Jrfgfr of KoM Asia,
with his report. August 19 ; No. 37.
9369. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, returning the deeds of tuilc
of lands regarding the Invalid Jdgirddr Institution. August
12; No. 5.
9370. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, reporting on charts inrunvcl
in the Jdgir lands of the late Roshan Bakht August ia*
No. 26.
9371. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting his Assistant's
report on the progress made in ascertaining the cause of losses
AUG. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 239
sustained by Government from the failure of revenue in Bishnu-
pur lands. August 8 ; No. 45.
9372. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, approving the expediency
of continuing the lands of Rdjl Chaitan Sinh under charge
of his Assistant* August 8.
9373- Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting an inundation of
the Damodar river. August 29.
9374- Letter to Collector of Calcutta, with copy of a letter from the
Collector of Tipperah respecting potato seed. August 22.
9375. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, with a letter from Secretary
to Government respecting the Invalids. August 1 2.
9376. Circular letter to Collectors of Behar, Bhdgalpur, Chittagong,
Purniah, Sdran, Shdhdbdd, and Tirhut, regarding the rules to
be observed in the assessment of lands of the heirs of Invalids.
August 5.
9377- Letter from Collector of Dacca, respecting the amount of fines
to be levied from persons refusing to transmit papers required
for the forming of Regulation 22. August 5 ; No. 2.
9378. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to levy a
fine of 2 per cent, on the amount of the rent (Jama) paid by
them, August 5.
9379. Letter from Collector of Dacca, requesting orders for his guidance
when he may be disturbed in his Court (Kachdrf) by insulting
and clamorous persons. August 5 ; No. 8.
9380. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to prefer
a complaint to the Judge in such cases. * August 5.
9381. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on the general state
of his District, its Settlement, etc. August 12 ; No. 38.
9382. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a letter from the
Nawdb respecting succession fees (Peshkash Dfwtinl), August
22 j No. xo.
9383. Letter from Collector of Dacca, with translation of a representation
(Anrf) received from the Sasdwal of Idalpur, reporting the
commission of a robbery at Ddiitlpur. August 25 ; No. 17.
9384. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting Account Settlement
of Bozargomedpur, purchased on the part of Government
August 25 ; No. 40. Approved.
9385. Letter to Collector of Dacca, respecting the annexation of
Rdjemlra Ndrfyan's Tdluk to his District. August, 15.
9386. Letter frozii Judge at Dindjpur, transmitting statement of lands
240 BENGAL RECORDS. [AUG. 1800.
of Rdnf Saraswatf, to be sold in satisfaction of a decree. August
i ; No. 30.
9387. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, requesting him to submit a
statement of lands, and to attach the rent-free lands of Rdja
Rddhd Ndth for arrears of revenue due from him. August i.
9388. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting a statement of
buildings belonging to Rdjd Rddhd Ndth. August 5 ; No. 35.
9389. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, directing him to move
the Zild Court to stay the sale of the rent-paying (Malguzdri;
lands, and other property of the Rdjd. August 5.
9390. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, stating that the heirs of the
late Rdjd Rdjballabh are authorized to receive the amount
realized of the balances outstanding in the Jdgfr since his
demise. August 8.
9391. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with Proceedings relative
to the Collector of Belial's application for commission to cover
the responsibility of delivering stamps. August 5 ; No. 34.
9392. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting lands claimed
by the widow of Rdjd Balwant Sinh, and recommending that
the Jdgir held by Sio Prasanna Sinh be given up to her.
August 19; No. 38.
9393. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with letters .and enclosures
regarding the Settlement of Madrasd lands, the property of
Iswar Chdnd. August 19; No. 50.
9394. Letter to Governor-General in Council, requesting orders on the
personal property of the Rdjd of Rdj-shdhi under attachment.
August 22 y No. 1 6.
939S- Letter to Inspector of Granaries, with a letter from the Collector
of Shdhdbdd regarding the amount of grain, and requesting
him to report what grain can eventually be spared for the
District of Shdhdbdd. August i.
9396. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that Mr, Anderson had
established Indigo works without the sanction of Government.
August i ; No. 13.
9397. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to call
upon Mr. Anderson for an explanation. August i.
9398. Letter to Collector of Jessor, directing a fre.sh .supply of sippy
shells. August x.
9399. Letter from Collector of Jessor, on the subject of the lands of
the Zamfnddr of Mdhmudshdhf. August r ; No, 33.
AUG. 1800] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 241
9400. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to notify
that the lands will be sold in one lot at the Presidency on
the 1 6th instant ; but if it be not possible, to allot the land
in portions, each bearing an assessment (Jama) of about
Rs. 10,000 or Rs. 12,000. August i.
9401. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that the Tdighari estate
has proved unsaleable. August 26 ; No. 23.
9402. Minute by Mr. Plarrington, respecting the Madrasd Mahal.
August 12 \ No. 18.
9403. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, stating that the actual resources
of the Mahals mentioned in his statement are inadequate to
pay the rent assessed upon them. August i ; No. 34.
9404. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, informing him that it is
desirable to sell the estate in one lot, and requesting him to
submit a corrected statement of the lands, and not to make an
inquiry into its resources. August i.
9405. Letter from Collector of Nadiyci, transmitting more particular in-
formation respecting the inundation, nnd a representation (Ar/i)
on the subject from Rdjst Iswnr Clu'ind Rili. August 26; No. 25,
9406. Letter from Collector of 24 Pnrgands, requesting papers relative
to pensions paid to Hnthmnns. August j ; No. 45.
9407. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, acknowledging orders
relative to the abolition of the Kdnrfngo's office. August i ;
No. 54.
9408. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, directing him to furnish a
report respecting the property declared to belong to the Zamfn-
ddr of Nadiyd. August i .
9409. Letter from Collector of 24 Pnrtfands, reporting on the general
state of the revenues of his District. August 5 ; No. 5.
9410. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, transmitting Board's
Resolution on the above. August 6.
9411. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, directing him to call on the
Zomfntldr to state what rent (Jamd) he is willing to pay for the
Madrasd, Mahal. August 12.
9412. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, in answer to orders of the
6th June, transmitting answers of the Xamimldr of Nadiyd and
his legal agent (Vakil) respecting compensation on account of
lands, and the Settlement of the Madrasd Mahal. August 19 ;
No. 42.
9413. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, directing him to conclude the
242 BENGAL RECORDS. [Aua 1800.
proposed Settlement at a rent (Jamd) of Rs. 20,870, and trans-
mitting instructions relative to Bhdtpdrd. August 19.
9414. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, with extract of Board's Resolu-
tions respecting Jot Biru Kdsimpur, and recommending that
an inquiry be made into its assessment. August 8.
9415. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting that the Nawdrd estate,
etc., belonging to Jagomohan Bhddurf, has proved unsaleable.
August is ; No. 9.
9416. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi in reply, directing the sale of his
personal property in liquidation of his balance. August 15.
9417. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, transmitting inventory of the
effects of the Rdjd's house (Rdjbdrf) at Ndtor. August 22;
No. 15,
9418. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, directing him to report if the
Rdjd's house (Rdjbdrf) is still occupied. August 22.
9419. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, stating that the heirs of the late
Rdjd Rdjballabh are authorized to receive the amount, which
appears to have been realized on account of the balances at the
time of the Rdjd's demise. August 8.
9420. Letter from Judge at Rdmgarh, stating that a sum of Rs. 27,9.1 1
is due from Rdjd Churdman Rdi, and requesting u sale of his
lands. August 26 ; No. 10.
9421. Letter from Collector of Sdran, reporting on losses occasioned Iy
encroachments of the rivers, and requesting to know if any
deductions are to be made from the assessment. August 8 ;
No. 15.
9422. Letter to Collector of Sdran in reply, directing him to furnish
statements showing the actual losses in land and revenue.
August 8.
9423. Letter from Secretary to Government, authorising the Collector
of Shdhdbdd to charge in his accounts Rs. 1600 expended in
the clearance of lands, and approving the establishment of an
Invalid Thdnd in Mauzd Danwdr. August x.
9424. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that the Tdluk of
Rdjcndra Ndrdyan is separated from Tipperah and annexed to
Dacca. August 15 ; No. 4.
9425. Letter to Secretary to Government, recommending T.'ikdvf ml
vances in Shdhdbdd not exceeding 15,000 rupees. August 15.
9426. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting .1 letter /torn
the Registrar of the chief Criminal Court (Nusdmut Addlut; on
SMI. 1800.] BOARD 01* REVENUE SERIES. 243
the subject of employing convicts in mines, which for the pre-
sent is abandoned. August 15 \ No. 27.
94 2 7 letter from Secretary to Government, approving the measures
adopted with regard to ShdhdMd, in which District the rice crop
may fail. August 15 ; No. 29.
9428. Letter from Secretary to Government, confirming Settlement of
Tlidnd (Kurh) Jiehar, and stating that Government has no
claim to participate in the surplus revenue of the Raja. August
19; No. 8.
9429- letter from Collector of SMhdbdd, stating a want of rain, and his
apprehensions in consequence. August i ; No. 24.
0430, Letter to Collector of SliAhdktd in reply, directing him to report
from time to time on the above. August i.
0431, Letter from Collector of Shdhdbad, stating that various applica-
tions have been in.uie for Takdvi on account of the destructive
efferts of the last season. August 15 ; No. 15.
04,$?. Letter to Collector of Sh.'ihabad, authori/ing the establishment of
an Invalid Than.'i at D.mwdr. August 19.
<M, ? ,v Letter to Colin tor nf Slmhaluid, authorizing an advance of Ks.
15,000 as Takdvf anil (iilandd/i in his District. August. 26.
<M.J4. Letter from Collector of Khahdbdd, in reply to orders of the rst
instant, stating the expense incurred in clearing the jungle land
in Kdthdr. August 29 ; Na 37.
9435- ' Alter to Collector of Tirhut, bating that the heirs of the late
Kitjif IWjballabh are authori/ed to receive the* amount realixed
of the balance outstanding at the time of his demise, August 8.
9436. 'Letter from Collector of Tippcrah, requesting thai potato seed
may IKJ sent to his District. August 22 ; No. 4.
Letter from Collector of Tippcrah, representing that several
Hnihrnans have presented petitions respecting charity lands.
August 29; No. 1 6.
8. Letter from Collector of Tipperab, reporting arrangements made
for the management of Gopdlpur estates, and the refractory
conduct of (iltuldm Nabl. August 29 ; No. 32,
SKITKMBKR, 1800.
9439. Letter from Accountant to the Hoard, transmitting statement of
the land revenue and miscellauous (Sdyer) revenue of the
244 BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT. 1800.
Provinces for 10 years preceding and 10 years subsequent to
the Decennial Settlement September 5 ; No. 44.
9440. Petition from Khanjar All Khdn, respecting the continuance of
his pension, without which his family will be reduced to great
distress. September 19 ; No. 14.
9441. Petition from Sio Ndrdyan Rdi, adopted son of the late Rani Bish-
nupriyd, Zamfnddr of the 9 annas division of Pargand Tamluk,
praying that he may receive his monthly allowance (Mushdhard),
or be put in possession of his estate. September 19 ; No. 28.
9442. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting deed of engagement
(Kabuliyat) of the permanent leaseholder (Mukarrarfddr) of
Sherpur Mdtd. September 5 ; No. 4.
9443. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to compel the
permanent leaseholder (Mukarrarfddr) to pay Fatimd Khdnam's
monthly allowance (Mushdhard). September 5.
9444. Letter from Collector of Behar, relating to the death of Shujd
Kuli Khdn, and the share held by him of the Jdgfr of the late
Nawdb Manir-ud-dauld. September 5 ; No. 17.
9445. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to state what
provisional allowance it may be necessary to make for the
support of the sons and daughters of the late Shujd KuK Khdn.
September 5.
9446. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting the conclusion of a
suit in favour of Government respecting Pargana Tapld, the
escheated Jdgfr of the late Ghuldm Husain Khan. September
19; No. 16.
9447. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to stale the
extent of the Pargand, and the assessment he would recommend.
September 19.
9448. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting letter from Government,
directing remission of Gayd duties. September 26.
9449. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to proceed to the
sale of the lands of the late Jagat Sinh according to orders of
the 1 2th instant September 30.
9430. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, transmitting a statement of
the revenue paid to Government (Sadr Janid) by Mahals
affected by the drought September 5 ; No. si.
9451. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, directing him to submit
a statement showing the demand (Sadr Jamd) and the amount
of collections. September 5 .
SEPT. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 245
9452. Letter from Judge at Bardwdn, requesting the sale of a portion of
the Rilja's lands. September 5 ; No. 13.
9453* Letter to Collector of Bardwan, directing him to submit a state-
ment of the Rajd's lands. September 5.
9454. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, directing him to proceed to the
separation of Danishmand's lands, if the Raja does not
interfere. September 23.
9455- Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a statement of
proceeds of sale of rent-free (Ldkhinij) property forfeited to
Government. September 26 ; No. 30.
9456. Letter from Collector of Calcutta, reporting that potato seed is
not procurable in Calcutta. August 5 ; No. 64.
9457- Circular Order to Collectors, directing them in ail instances to
state, when submitting statement of lands for sale, whether it is
advisable to sell the lands at the Presidency. September 5.
9458. Letter from Collector of I >a<x:a, reporting the result of measures
adopted respecting a representation (Arxi) of the Sazdwal of
Idalpur, who has been fined. September r6; No. 12.
9-159- Letter from Collector of I>acca, forward ing two precepts issued
by the Provincial Court respecting decrees passed against the
Ziunfmlitr of Idalpur, September 30; No. 19.
9460. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding a representation
(Arzf) from Chandradwfp respecting the tenures of the tenants.
September 30 ; No. 29.
9461, Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Collector of Rdjshilhf, respecting the Rdjd's
house (Riijbdrf), which is recommended not to be sold.
September 9.
<;.|62. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding copy of a
letter from the Collector of Kenares reporting the death of
IJalm Rit]> Sinh, who enjoyed a pension of Rs. 12,000 per
annum. September 9; No. 91,
9463. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending the
continuance of a religious endowment of Rs. 360 per annum to
Goj>( Niith Snnmi. September 23 ; No, 4.
9464. LctU'r from Hijili Agent, transmitting Rifjd Indra Ndrrtyan's
proposals for fanning the Mahals alluded to in his petition.
.September 5 ; No* 67.
9465. Letter from Agent at Uijili, transmitting petition from the
Zamimkir of Suj&nuUL September 16 ; No. 30.
VOJ* III. K
246 BENGAL RECORDS, [SEPT. 1800.
9466. Letter to Agent at Hijili in reply, informing him that petitioner's
engagement cannot be broken. September 16.
9467. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting on lands possessed by
persons who have no right to them, and proposing to resume
the lands. September 5 ; No. 14.
9468. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, approving of the proposi-
tion, but directing him not to go to law if the object can be
effected without such measure. September 5,
9469. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting Mr- Anderson's ex-
planation respecting lands held by him. September 5 ; No. 15.
9470. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a decree passed
against Mr. Ernest, late Commissioner of Chakld Bhdshnl
September 9; No. ai.
9471. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, informing him that it is un-
necessary to appeal September 9.
9472. Letter from Collector of Jessor, soliciting instructions respecting
lands attached to Zamfnddrs' houses (Khdndbdri). September
9 ; No* 64.
9473. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, stating that, after the sale of
a Zamlnddrf, no lands can beheld by the proprietor except those
rent-free (Ldkhirdj). September 9.
9474. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, respecting embezzlement com-
mitted by Darpa Ndrdyan Majumddr. September 16 ; No. 1 1.
9475. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, stating that further pro-
secutions are unnecessary, and directing him to keep Darpa
Ndrdyan in confinement till the amount has been recovered.
September 16.
9476. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, authorizing him to levy fines
on landholders who have refused to deliver in papers showing
the rates of rent (Nirikhbanclf). September 5.
9477- Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, with Proceedings respecting
the sale of certain property belonging to the Rdjd of Dindjpur,
and directing him to move the Court to set aside the decree.
September 5 ; No. 72.
9478. Letter from Collector of Maimaixsinh, submitting propositions
respecting the payment of the proprietary allowance (Mdlikdnd)
to the Zamfaddrs of Hdzrddf. September 19 ; No. 2.
9479. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, directing him to sub-
mit a statement showing the amount payable to each of the
Zamfnddrs, September 19.
SEPT. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 247
9480. Letter from Collector of Maimaflsinh, requesting that a deficiency
which has arisen from the transmission of marked rupees be
written off. September 19 ; No. 21.
9481. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting petition from Rdjd
Lok Ndth regarding the purchase of lands. September 12 ; No. 6.
9482. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing him to report
if there be any objection to the union of the Rdjd's estates.
September 12.
9483. Letter from Collector of Purniah, submitting petition from the
Zaminddr of Pargand Gaur Hard. September 9 ; No. 66,
9484. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, stating that, before inquir-
ing into the alleged losses, he should call on the Zaminddr for
accounts. September 9.
9485. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, reporting that none of the
landholders have furnished the papers required for the formation
of the Quinquennial Register. September 5 ; No* 28.
9486. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing him to send
in a list of those landholders who have not complied with orders.
September 5.
9487* Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, forwarding Itoord'H address
to Government respecting the Settlement of IJhdtpdrd, Sep-
tember 26.
9488. Letter from Collector of RdjshdM, submitting a petition from
Netrdnand Sun, stating that his name has been subscribed to a
petition presented to the Board, without his knowledge. Sep-
tember 5 ; No. 43.
9489. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf in reply, directing him to sell
Netrdnand's lands. September 5.
9490. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdlifj, stating that the Rdjd's house
(Kdjbdri) does not appear to be essential to the comforts of the
Rdjd's family. September 9 ; No. i.
9491. Letter to Collector of RdjshdM in reply, directing him to expedite
his report on the petition of Rdm Bhakinf. September *6,
9492. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Collector of Behar, reporting the sale of the
tribute elephants- September 16,
9493. Letter from Secretary to Government, admitting the claims of the
widow of Rdjd Balwant Sinh to the Xamfnddrf and Jdgir of
Pargand Kola Asld, with certain reservations. September 30,
9494. Letter from Secretary to Government, authorizing a pension of
248 BENGAL RECORDS, [Ocx. 1800.
Rs. 200 per mensem for the maintenance of the widow of the
late Asad Zamdn Kh4n, former Zaininddr of Bfrbhiim. Sep-
tember 30.
9493, Letter from Secretary to Government, directing the immediate
release from attachment of the Rdjd's house (Rdjbdrf) of Rdj-
shdhf, with the effects in it, September 30.
9496. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, reporting want of rain in
Pargand Chainpur. September 9 ; No. 31.
9497. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, proposing to recover posses-
sion of villages surreptitiously obtained by Dasim Alf Khdn.
September 9 ; No. 34.
9498. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdcl in reply, approving of the
measures proposed to be adopted. September 9.
9499. Letter from Collector of Sdran, respecting certain lands in, Cham-
pdran that pay no revenue to Government, September 9 ;
No. 27.
9300. Letter to Collector of S4ran in reply, directing him to submit a
statement of the lands. September 9.
9501. Letter to Collector of Silhet, directing him to submit an estimate
of the cost of building six boats for postal purposes. September 5.
9302. Letter from Collector of Silhet, reporting the inundation of the
country. September 26; No, 21.
9303. Letter from Collector of Silhet, forwarding specimens of waste
land leases (Jungle-buri Pattds) granted by his predecessor and
himself, September 30; No. 37.
9304. Letter from Collector of Bchar, reporting that the heirs of the
late Shujd Kulf Khtfn decline to receive their pension. Sep-
tember 30$ No. 22.
9303. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to report
whether the family is in distress. September 30,
OCTOBER, 1800,
9306. Letter to Accountant to the Board, transmitting a letter from the
Collector of 24 Pargands, directing him to forward the necessary
instructions to Collector of Nadiyd, on account of the proprie-
tary allowance (Mdlikdnd) due to Rdjd Iswar Chdnd RdL
October 10.
9307. Letter from Accountant to the Board, forwarding a statement of
OCT. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 249
disbursements made by the late Captain Cox on account of the
Ardkdn emigrants. October 24 ; No. 25.
9508. Petition from Ramtanu Ld, stating that certain lands of his in
Nadiya are about to be sold unjustly. October 21.
9309. Letter from Collector of Behar, forwarding three petitions
soliciting advance of Takavi. October 3 ; No. 9.
9510. Letter from Collector of Behar, stating that, in consequence of the
failure of the Farmer to pay the proprietary allowance (Mdlikdnd),
he has paid it himself. October 7 ; No. i.
9511. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that the Board
considers the payment as premature, and requiring further
information. October 7.
9312. Letter from Collector of Behar, respecting the escheated Jdgir of
the kite Ghuliim Ilusain Khan. October 7 ; No. 9.
9513. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to apply
to the Court to put him in possession of the Jagir. Octo-
ber 7.
9314, Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a petition from the
Raja of Niigpur respecting lands held by Jagirdars. ( )<:tober 7 ;
No. 21.
9515. Letter from Collator of Hchnr, transmitting a decree passed
against Government in the case of in&yet Alt Khdn. Octo-
ber 21 ; No. 48.
9516. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting on the balances of the
Rdjd of Nilgpun October 24 ; No. 43.
9517. Letter from Collector of Birbluim, stating the reasons for having
recommended further indulgences to sufferers by the drought.
October 21 ; No. 23*
9318. Letter from Collector of liirbluim, reporting that there appears
to be no evidence to shake the validity of sales of lands in
Panchet, by proving that the lands were bought by the Diwan.
October 31 ; No. 18.
9319. Letter to Collector of lUrlihiim in reply, transmitting instructions
on the above. October 31 ; No. 190,
9520* Letter from Collector of Bunlwan, reporting that Tdluk Nndibandi
is assigned for the support of a god (Debottar). October 14 ;
No. 5.
9521. Letter to Collector of Burdwitn in reply, directing him lo proceed
with the sale according to orders, and to explain the circum-
stances lo the natives. October 14.
2So BENGAL RECORDS. [Oct. 1800.
9522. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, soliciting information respecting
remission to be allowed in Ghusri. October 14 ; No. 19.
9523. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, transmitting Secretary's
report on the above. October 14.
9524. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, submitting particulars
relative to the purchase of grain by the late Captain Cox.
October 24; No. 27.
9525. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, submitting particulars of
lands ordered to be resumed from the family of the late Gokul
Ghoshdl. October 28; No. 18,
9526. Circular Orders to Collectors, transmitting Government orders
prohibiting the poppy cultivation. October 3.
9527. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a representation
(Arzi) received from the Amln in deputation to Clwndnidwip.
October 3 ; No. 3,
9528. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to institute a
civil suit against the persons complained of. October 3.
9529. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding copy of a. precept
from the Magistrate respecting the trial of the Zamfnddrs of
Baikunthpur. October 3 ; No. 4.
9530. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to depute a
person to take charge of Baikunthpur. October 3.
9531. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a letter from the
Nawdb respecting the appropriation of the pension enjoyed by
the late Nasfr-ud-din Khdn. October 3 ; No. 21.
9532. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, forwarding Secretary to
Government's letter for his information. October 7.
9533- Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting proceedings upon
the conduct of certain Tdlukda'rs in withholding revenues,
October 7.
9534. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting orders on the above*.
October 7.
9535* Ixsllcr from Collector of Dorai, submitting u representation (Ar/f)
from the Government pleader of Hdkarganj. October 7;
No* 31.
9536. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, suggesting th<; propriety
of an immediate sale of lands of the Tuhsfhldr of .Bo/argomod-
pur. October 7.
9537^ Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting list of the Mi/Aunt
pensions drawn out by the Nawdb. October 10; No* 1 1.
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& Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting letter from Secretary to
Government regarding the pension of Puna Begam. Octo-
ber 14.
9539' Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting report on the
Settlement of Pargand Bozargomedpur, purchased on the part
of Government October 14; No. si.
9540- Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting that suits have been
instituted against him for having demanded the arrears due on
Sibpur. October 17 ; No. 9.
9541- Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, requesting him to defend
the suits, but not to suspend the sales. October 17.
9542. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, submitting orders passed in
the Provincial Court of Appeal, respecting Rdjd Rddhd Ndth.
October 14; No. 42,
9543* Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding letters from
the Collector of JMrbhiim, respecting suspensions applied for in
consequence of drought. October 21 ; No. 27.
41344. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting proceedings
regarding arrears; due from the Zauiiiiddr of Ndgpur. October
24 ; No. 44.
95-1 5- letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting a letter from
the Collector of Itardwdn, recommending rupees of sorts to be
received in IJwhnupur. October 31 ; No. 30*
9546. Letter from Agent at Ilijili, reporting on the petition of Rdi Deo
R;li. October 28 ; No. 22.
9547. Letter to Agent at Ilijili, directing him to report on the actual
produce of the Niinkdr lands. October 28.
9548. Letter to Collector of Jessor, directing him to report upon
balances outstanding upon that part of the Zamfnddr of Rdj-
shihfs lands situated in his District. October 17.
9549- Letter from Collector of Midnapur, on the subject of the Rdjd's
purchases in fictitious names (Bendmi). October 10 ; No. 14,
c;s$o. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting Resolution con-
taining instructions on the above. October 10.
955 x. letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting a statement of
resumed rent-free (Bdd Zamin) lands disposed of. October
2T ; No. 43- f ,
9553. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, approving of the sale.
October xo.
9553. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, forwarding copy of orders
25* BENGAL RECORDS, [Ocr. 1800.
sent to Bardwdn, respecting the purchase of Rdipur. Octo-
ber 28.
9554* Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, forwarding application
from the Rdnf for the continuance of her monthly allowance of
Rs. 4000. October 17 ; No. 4.
9555- Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, informing him that
the Rani receives Rs. 1000 per month. October 17.
955<>- Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, directing him to report on the
balances outstanding on that part of the Zaminddr of Rdjshdhi's
lands as is situated in his District October 17.
9557- Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting proceedings
of the Provincial Court, with regard to the sale of the Rdjd's
property. October 21 ; No. 33.
9558. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, reporting sums paid into the
Government Treasury by Rdjd Lokndth. October 28.
9559. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, agreeing to the request of tin;
Tdlukddrs to be allowed to pay up balances by instalments.
October 17 ; No. 18.
9560. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, directing him to report on the out-
standing balances on that part of the Zamfnddr of Rdjshdhi's
estate situated in his District. October 17 ; No. 51.
9561. Letter from Collector of Purniah, submitting petition regarding
the permanent (Istimrdri) grant of the late Manim Beg Khdn.
October 28; No. 6.
9562. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, directing him to refer
Rdjd Madhu Sinh to the Addlat October 28.
9563. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting a statement of
proprietary allowance (Mdlikdnd) payable to Rdjd Iswar Chdml
Rdl October 10; No. 6.
9564. Letter from Acting President, reporting his intention of visiting
the Honble. Company's Studs, and of the inquiry he is about to
make respecting the Dddrf fair. October 10.
9365. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, directing him to report on
balances at present outstanding in the Zamfnddrf of Rdjshdhf.
October 17.
9366. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, requesting to know how the
officers employed to attach the Rdjd's house (Rdjbdrf) are to
be paid. October 24 ; No. i.
9367. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi in reply, informing him that the
Rdjd is to be held responsible for the expenses. October 24.
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95 6$. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, informing of the sale of the
whole of the lands of Iswari Chaudhrdni October 31;
No. 70.
9569. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, directing him to submit
an account sale of the lands. October 31.
9570. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that orders would
be immediately issued to the proper authorities respecting
robberies at Dacca. October 7 \ No. 6.
0571. Letter from Secretary to Government, approving of proposition
respecting lands held by Mr. Frushard, who must either pay
the adjusted rent or relinquish the land October 21.
0572. Letter from Secretary to Government, remarking that the head
Court (Kachdri) of Behar is to be established at Patnd. Octo-
ber 23f,
9573- Letter from Collector of Silhet, forwarding detailed report of the
damage sustained from inundation. October 7 ; No. 8.
957,}. U'tttrr from Collector of Sdran, reporting upon the petition of
Kifjjl Uantft Prasj'ul and Kumdr Dost. October 14; No. 13.
<;57S- I<-tUtr to Coikrtor of Saran in reply, directing sale of their lands.
October 14.
NOVEMBER, 1800.
95 76, Letter to Accountant to the Board, transmitting Chief Secretary's
letter directing a monument to be erected at Benares. No-
vember 7.
9577. Letter to Ammntant to the Board, authorizing aix advance of
TakAvf in Purniah. November 28.
<;57< Application to Mr. Armstrong, with copy of a correspondence
respecting a decree passed in favour of Khwdjd Ajatoon, for
any explanation he may have to offer on the subject. Novem-
IHT *t
,,. Petition from Mir/A Ahmad Ali, legal agent (Vakil) of Sayyid
Xulfifcnr Ah', whose monthly allowance (Mushahara) has been
withhold, i-niyintf that the Collector of Tirhut be requested
to report on it. November 7 ; No. 20. >
,, 5 Ho. IVtitiun from Ifcirin Clunilra Datta, Tdlukdar of Pdikhdti, m
lessor, suiting that his lands have been appropriated to the
salt manufacture, but that no remission was granted him.
November 14 ; No. 15.
254 BENGAL RECORDS, [Nov. 1800.
9581. Petition from Kumdr Anand, son of Rdjd Brajdnand, praying
for monthly allowance (Mushdhard). November 25 ; No. 36.
9582* Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting the receipt of tribute
elephants from Nepal. November 28 \ No. i.
9583. Letter from Collector of Benares, proposing compensation to
be given for lands the property of Messrs. Colvins, etc. No-
vember 1 1 \ No. 6.
9584. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhtfm, respecting the pension to be
granted to the widow of Asad Zamdn Khdn. November 18 ;
No. 20.
9585. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, respecting suspension of
the order (Parwdnd) to attach rent-free (Ldkhirdj) lands. No-
vember 28 ; No. 33.
9586. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur in reply, forwarding instructions.
November 28 ; No. 34,
9587. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting petition from
Rtijd Chaitan Sinh. November n \ No. i.
9588. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, directing him to allow
the petitioner a sufficient sum for his subsistence. Novem-
ber n.
9589. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, with a letter from the Secretary
to Government for his information respecting rupees of sorts,
and requesting a report as to the source from which the
circulation is supplied. November a jr.
9590. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, respecting mode of collecting
revenue from Service (Chdkrdn) lands. November 25 ; No. 9.
9591. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, regarding lands for Invalids.
November 25.
9592. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, approving of his having struck
off Taraf Muhammad Husain from the list of lands of dis-
qualified proprietors. November 28.
9593- Circular letters to Collectors of Calcutta, Bardwdn, Daren, Jessor,
Nadiyd, 24 Pargauds, and Tipperah, informing them of the
appointment of managers to the estates of Rdjd Rdjkrishna
and Gopfmohan* November 25,
9394. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting his having deputed
officers to take charge of Itoikunthpur. November 4 ; No. 14.
9595- letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to reduce
the establishment of Muhamrs, and to fix the Amfas 1 wages
at a less rate. November 4.
Nov. 1800.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 255
9596. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a letter from the
Nawdb of Dacca. November n ; No. 16.
9597. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a statement of
lands of such of the purchasers of Chandradwfp as have not
paid their purchase money. November 14 ; No. 34.
9598. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing that the pension of the
late Haidar Alf Khan be continued to his son and family.
November 21.
9599. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting translation of a
representation (Am) from the Sazdwal of Idalpur, complaining
of ill-treatment. November 25 ; No. 47.
9600. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a translation of a
representation (Arzf) from the Tahsfldur of Talibubdd, stating
particulars of an affray. November 25 ; No. 49.
9601. Letter from Collector of Dimijpur, in answer to orders of 8th
July last, respecting the Jifgi'r lately belonging to Rdja Kdj-
ballabh. November 4 ; No. 32.
9602. Letter from (iovcrnnr-(U*ncral in Council, submitting a letter from
the Agent at Hijili proposing re-set llcinenl of Innds of Kiinf
Sugawlhyji. November 14; No- 33.
9603. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting particulars
of a suit decreed ugainst Government in the Sadr Dfwdnf
Acldlat November 21 ; No. 23.
9604. Letter from Agent at Ilijili, submitting provisional Settlement
of the Zamindarfs of Rdnf Sugamlhyd and Rdjd Narndrdyan
Rdu November 14; Nos. 31, 32, and 32a.
9605. Letter from Collector of Jessor, respecting the sale of Henckell-
ganj, which had been suspended. November 4 ; No. 16.
9606. Letter to Collector of Jessor, with orders transmitted to the
Collector of Uardwdn, respecting tJie management of the estate
of the late Rrijd Rdm J^oi'luin. November 7.
9607. Letter to Collector of Jossor, respecting the sale of the 3
and 4 nnnos shares of Pargund Mahniiidshdhf. Novem-
ber ii.
9608. 'Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting on the petition of Rdjd
Rdm Lochan's widow. November 14; No, 10.
9609. Letter from Collector of Murshuldbdd, transmitting precepts from
the Civil Court (IXwanf Addlat), complaining of the Settlement
of Mauli and liilundf. Noveml)er 28 \ No, %4*
9610. letter from Collector of Maiuuuisinh, trunsnuuing a statement
256 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1800.
of Mdlikdna payable to the Zaminddrs of Hazradi. November
25; No. 39.
9611. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, stating particulars of lands for
which no bidders appeared when put up to sale* November 4 \
No. 9.
9612. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, respecting suspension to be granted
to the Zamfndar. November 21 ; No. IT.
9613. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting his repeated failure in
disposing of certain lands. November 21 ; No. 49,
9614. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting statement of the
property of Rddhd Kdnt Ral November 4 ; No, 39.
9615. Letter to Collector of Purniah, authorizing Takilvi advances
required by him. November 28.
9616. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, reporting on the petition of
Mahdrdm Bhabdnf. November 28; No. 50.
9617. Letter from Secretary to Government, deeming it inexpedient to
enforce the Regulation respecting arrears due from Nippur.
November 18; No. 13.
9618. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing the Hoard in
ascertain the extent of loss sustained by the Znmiwlar of
Ndgpur from the incursions of the Rifjd of Sirgujd, to grant the
Rdjd suspension equal to the amount, and then to require the
immediate payment of the balance still remaining due from
him. November 18.
9619. Letter from Collector of Silhet, on the subject of waste land
leases (Jungle-buri Pattds). November 4; No. 21*
9620. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, respecting the louses of the
Farmers of Jahdndbdd. November 7 ; No. 14.
9621. Letter from Collector of Sdran, stating particulars regarding the
revenue contract (Thikdddrf) of farmed lands. November c i ;
No. 46.
9622. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, respecting balances due from
Rdjd Madhu Sinh. November n ; No. 22.
9623. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, informing him that the R;fj;l must
make good his arrears, and recover the balances from the
revenue contractors (Thikdddrs). November IT,
9624. Letter to Translator, directing him to call upon Rdjkrishna and
Gopi Mohan to furnish a list of their Mufassal Agents,
November 7.
9625. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting copy of a peti-
DEC 1800.] BOARD OP REVENUE SERIES. 257
lion from the purchasers of Chandraclwfp. November 28;
No. 2.
9626. Letter to Collector of Dacca, informing him, in reply, that it is
unnecessary to comply with the request, unless with the view of
the safety of the Pargana. November 28.
DECEMBER, 1800,
9627. Letter from Accountant, submitting statement of the advances,
receipts, and balances of the Takavi of the Bengal District for
1798-9. December 5 ; No. 18.
9628. Petition from Mahdnlnf Saraswatf, j>raying that some means be
allowed for her subsistence by Government. December 9;
No. 57.
9629. Petition from the legal agents (Vakil and Mukbuir) of the
Zamfmlnr of Ndgpur and Rimgarh, praying that an Arnin be
deputed to measure his lands. December 16; No. Si.
9630. Petition from Sib Chanin and others, of Ikiikunthpur, in Da cm,
praying that the Collector be directed to lake security for their
estate. December 23; No. 10.
9631. Letter from Collector of Hchur, transmitting a letter from the
Magistrate regarding disturbances apprehended in the village of
Kul. December 5 \ No. 35.
9632. Letter to Collector of Itohor, directing that measures be taken to
set aside the decree in favour of Sukind ISegam. December
16} No f 36.
9633. Letter from Collector of Beliar, complaining that the information
of troops passing through his District is frequently sent too
late, December 16; No, 2.
9634. Letter from Collector of Hfrbhtim, stating his reasons for having
declined to offer the police (Thdnddurf) lands to the Kajd.
December 9 ; No, 56,
9635. Letter to Collector of BfrbMm in reply, directing him to offer the
lands to the Rdjd at the rent (Jarad) proposed by the Farmers.
December 9.
9636. Letter from Collector of liirhhtlm, stilting that the decrees alluded
to in copy of a letter which came to him on the 8th instant,
were transmitted by the Kill Court to the Court of Appeal in
Calcutta, in the cause of the policemen (Ghdtwdls). Decem-
ber 19; No, 40.
258 BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1800.
9637. Letter to Collector of Birbhtim in reply, directing him to take
measures to conclude a Settlement with the policemen
(Ghdtwdls). December 19; No. 41.
9638. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a letter from
Secretary to Government respecting the separation of Mahals
from his District. December 5.
9639. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, in reply to orders of the 28th
October, regarding the purchase of Rdipur from Hfrdldl.
December 16; No. 16.
9640. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, approving of his payment
to Hfrdldl for the surrender of his right in the Zamfnddrf of
Ndgpur. December 16.
9641. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, proposing the annexation of
the remaining part of Bhogrdi. December 19.
9642. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting particulars of pensions
paid by the Nawdb. December a ; No* 22.
9643. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting copy of a repre-
sentation (Arzi) from the Sazdwal of Idalpur, complaining of
obstacles in the collection of revenues. December 16 ;
No. 60.
9644. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting copy of a representa-
tion (Arzf) from the Sazdwal of Idalpur, stating that Rublulld
Sarddr has been killed in Jaldlpur. December x6.
9645. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of the steps he
has taken in the matter. December 16.
9646. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting correspondence
between himself and Captain Hawkins respecting the march of
troops through his District. December 19 ; No. i.
9647. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to exert
himself to have boats and ferries (Ghdts) in belter order in
future. December 19.
9648. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting proceedings of the
Court of Appeal regarding the disputed Tdluk of Chandraclwip.
December 19; No. 3.
9649. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting letters from Lieutenant-
Colonel Grant and Lieutenant Martin, complaining of the want
of supplies- December 23 ; No. 18,
9650. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting orders respiting the
Rdjd's share of Tappd Shdhpur. December 9.
9651. Letter to Governor-General in Council, submitting a letter from
DEC. 1800.] BOARD OP REVENUE SERIES. 2S9
Mr. Auriol protesting against the award made on his property.
December 19; No. 27.
9652. Letter from Governor-General in Council, submitting proceedings
on claims preferred by Rdjd Rddhd Nath and Mahdnmf Bhabdnf
to part of the escheated estate of the late Financial Minister
(Ri Rdydn). December 19; No. 61.
9653. Letter from Collector of Jessor, repotting that his best efforts to
put the purchaser of Sdlbarat into possession have proved
ineffectual. December 9 ; No. 58.
9634. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, forwarding instructions.
December 9-
9635- Letter from Collector of Midnapur, stating that continued changes
occur respecting proprietary right to Dands on account of
transfers. December 3 ; No. 25*
9656. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, furnishing instructions on the
above. December 3 ; No. 26.
9637. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a letter from Secre-
tary to Government regarding annexation of lands to his District.
December 6,
9658. T letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting petitions presented
by the T;Uukdn* of Atnarf, complaining of losses to be expected
from the overflowing of the river. December 5 ; No. 32.
9639. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, directing him to grant
such indulgence to the real sufferers as he may think fit. De-
cember 5 ; No, 33*
9660* Letter from Collector of Midnapur, proposing the annexation of
the remaining part of Uhogrdi to Midnapur. December 19.
No. 8.
9661. Letter to Collector of Midnapnr, directing the balances of Takdvf
to be written off, and the defaulters released. December 19.
9662, Minute by Acting President, on the title of the Xamfnddrs of
"Rdjshdhf and Dinzljpur to the lands comprised in the Jdgfrof
the late Kdi Rdydn. December 19; No. 57,
9663. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, reporting on the forfeited
lands of Chandra Ndniyan, and stating that 4 annas or one-
fourth share of Tappd lla/rddf may be sold December 19;
No. 31.
9664, Letter from Collector of Nadiyi, submitting a statement of the
arrears due from the Zamfml&r of Nadiyd. December 16 \
No. X9.
260 BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1800.
9665. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing him to take
early measures for the recovery of any arrears due from the
Rdjd at the close of the year. December 16,
9666. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting that Mauzd Manohar-
pur has been annexed to Bardwdn. December 16 ; No. 54.
9667. Letter from Collector of Purniah, submitting particulars of Takdvi
advances, receipts, and balances. December 5 \ No. 21.
9668. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, directing that the balances of
Takdvi be written off, and the defaulters released. December 1 9.
9669. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting papers relating
to the betel-nut and mango plantations. December 9 ; No. 8.
9670. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing him to
communicate the purport of the above papers to the Tdlukddrs,
for any observations which they may make upon them. De-
cember 9.
9671. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, stating particulars respecting
the Jamd of Mahal Sankrd, formerly the property of Rdjd Rdm
Krishna. December 19 ; No. 32.
9672. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, submitting instructions on the
above. December 19.
9673. Letter from Collector of Shdhabdd, submitting the provisional
Settlement of the lands of Niirul Husain Khan's Tdluk. De-
cember 2; No. 31.
9674. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, directing him to release the
defaulters of Takdvi, and write off the balances. December 19.
9675. Letter from Collector of Silhet, respecting lands proposed to be
brought under cultivation. December 2 ; No. 24.
9676. Letter from Collector of Silhet, regarding suspensions to bo
granted to the Zaminddrs of Bansikurd. December 16 ; No. 63.
9677. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating that the Farmers of
Phitkard consider that the proceeds are not adequate to meet
the assessed revenue. December 19 ; No. r6.
9678. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, trusting that the balance
will be realized as expected. December 19.
9679. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, directing him to submit an
Account Settlement of the Mahals in his District the leases of
which have expired. December 19.
9680. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting statement of a Mahal
to be sold in satisfaction of a decree passed against the Rdjd of
Paldmau. December 30; No. ix.
JAN. 1801.] JtOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 261
JANUARY, i So i.
1. Petition of Ilarikisor of AmfniUM, in Nadiya, praying for an
allowance as compensation for his lands appropriated to the Salt
I Apartment. January 6 ; No. 23.
0682. Letter fn>in Collector of Benares, stating that he has deputed an
Arnin to adjust the \ahie of the lands required for the Canton-
ments at Jaunpur. January 27 ; Xo. u.
3, Letter from Collector of Hirbhtiiu, stating particulars respecting
lands held by policemen ((IhiiUvttls). January 13 ; No, 38.
Letter to (Collector of iiirbhilin, directing him to make a Settle-
ment of the lands according to orders of the xytli December
last. January 13.
9685. Letter from Collector of Dirbhum, reporting that the legal agent
(Viihfl) of Nihnani Mitra hits applied for assistance in the suit
ag,iiiii)f tin? Kiija of K;iuu;iuh. J,muar} 27; Xo. 29.
</tS6 Lcilcr i<> (!oIU- t^r of iJiiblnim in nply, stilting that the expenses
of lh- dcii-ncc arc to ! boruc by (lovennnciit. January 27.
ijftKy. f *clfer to (!ollcci*r of Ik-bar, transmitting (lovenunent Proceed-
ings mrc: iiiiiry iur dulcndiiig the .suit instituted by Sukind
Hegnm. January 6.
9688. Letter to Collector of Uelwr, transiuitting a letter from Govern-
ment respe< tliitf the Nepal tribute elephunts. January 6.
c> Letter from Collector of iJdmr, re<]uesting to be informed whether
defaulters are prohibited to purchase the lands of others.
January 53 ; No. i&
0. Letter to Collector of Uebar in reply, stating that they are not,
January 23.
!. Letter from Cullcc.tor <jf JJhrfjjfalpur, reporting that the Takdvf
balances in Rifjmahal have been recovered. January 16 ;
No. 26.
2, Ltjttvr from Ctjllw:t*r of lihagalpur, reporting the causes that have
c|u:nift*il aj'.ainst tlie registering of rent-free lands. January
1 6 ; No, 30.
- .Letter from Collector of Uardwjin, forwarding corrected statement
of lands assigned for religious purposes (Aimd). January 27 ;
No. ss6.
9694. Letter to Collet tor of Ibmlwdn in reply, directing him to proceed
to the sale of the lands. January 27.
v< tu. s
2 6s BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN. 1801.
9695. Letter from Collector of Calcutta, submitting establishment
necessary to make the Decennial Settlement of the Town of
Calcutta. January 20 ; No. 36.
9696. Letter to Collector of Calcutta in reply, requesting to know if his
own officers cannot make the measurement January 20.
9697. Letter to Collector of Calcutta, transmitting Government orders
regarding the ZiMs transferred to the charge of the Collector
of 24 Patgands. January 27.
9698. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, proposing to publish,
for the information of the Hill Zaminddrs, parts of Section 2,
Regulation I. of 1793. January 13 3 No. 8.
9699. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar in reply, approving of the
issuing of the proclamation, and forwarding a copy of that
published in Behar for his guidance. January 13.
9700. Letter to Commissioner of Kuch Behar, directing him to deliver
ove* charge to the Collector of Rangpur. January 27.
9701. Letter from Commissioner of Kuch Behar, transmitting a letter
from the Rtfjtf, relative to the resumption of lands exempt from
the payment of revenue. January 27 ; No. 39.
9702. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, submitting particulars of
Pargand Kasbl January 9 ; No. 33.
9703. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, directing him to sell
the larids, and to purchase them on account of Government.
January 9.
9704. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a representation (Arzf)
from the Ndib of Pargand Bozargomedpur. January 6 ; No. 3.
9705. Letter to Collector of Dacca, approving of his having sent an escort
of Militia (Sibandfs) to protect the treasure there. January 6.
9706. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding I'rooeeclings of the
Court of Appeal in a petition from the Chaudhrfa of Idalpur.
January 23 ; No. 27.
9707. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that the Hoard con
siders the Chaudhris should be permitted to proceed as paupers.
January 23.
9708. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the Settlement
of the resumed Jdgfr of the late Rjd Rdjballabh. January 27 ;
No. 43-
9709. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting a statement of rent-
free lands sold on the 29th November* January 2 ; No. 25,
Confirmed.
JAN. 1801.] BOARD Of REVRNUR SERIES. 263
97 * - Letter from Collector of Munhidiiixf d, explaining the words * Khds'
and * KMs Tdluks.' January 13 ; No. 5.
97"- Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, requesting a statement of the
forfeited lands of Chandra Ndrayan. January 6.
9712. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargan;is, submitting list of
Mahals for which there were no bidders. January 2;
No. 1 6.
97*3- Letter to Collector of 24 Pargan&s in reply, approving of the
establishment to take charge of the Mahals. January 2.
97*4- Letter from Collector of 24 I'arganus, regarding the College
ground January 23 ; No* 7.
9715. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargamis in reply, directing him to use
his utmost exertion to make an early adjustment of the ground
January 23-
97 1& Letter to Collector of 24 Pargjiniis, transmitting Government
orders respecting In.-; establishment, and transferring to him the
dmrge of Calcutta. January 27.
977* Letter to Collector of Kaitj.'.pur, directing him to rrrcive chnrgt; of
Kuch Hchar. January .'7.
97 '& Letter from Secretary to (iovermni'itt, approving of the delay
which the Collector of Behnr has made in demanding the tribute
of elephants from the Riljrt of NcpriL January 6 ; No, 13:1.
97*9- Letter from Secretary to Government, <lirecting that an inquiry
be made into the Htatu of the cnibnnkmentH (iUmlhs) in the
neighbourhood of Singh.*, and that the Zamfnddrs l>e called
upon to repair them. January 6 ; No. 14.
9720. Letter from Secretary to <ioveriunrnt, directing that inquiry IK*
made in which Mahals the Salt (Niuiak Ssiyer) revenue in
Tirhttt has been <:oIlec,U*<L January 6 ; No. 16.
Letter from Secretary to (lovcnmient, climcting I he Collector of
Iteluir to restore their lan<ls to the proprietors if they have been
illegally taken possession of by Cnptuia (Jreett. January 13;
No& a and 3,
Letter from Collector of Keintn, fonvarding report on losses said
to have been sustained in Knsmrfr, and submitting statement of
lands to be sold. January 30 ; No* sJ4.
0723. I^ttertoCioHectorofSttran, approving of the statcmcitt, Janu-
ary 30.
9724. Letter from Collector of tiilhct, submitting a stutomcru of lands
for sale. January 2 ; No. 6.
264 BENGAL RECORDS. [JAN. 1801.
9725. Letter to Collector of Silhet, approving the statement, and
directing him to purchase the lands on account of Government
if there be no bidders for them. January 2.
9726. Letter to Collector of Silhet, approving of the mode proposed by
him to make suspensions. January 6.
9727. Letter from Collector of Silhet, submitting a list of ddBniltcrs in
confinement for arrears. January 20 \ No. 21.
9728. Letter to Collector of Silhet in reply, requesting information as
to when the defaulters mentioned in the last para, can pay their
arrears. January 20.
9729. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that the balances are flue
from the Mdliks of Turki, and not from the rdyats. January 9 ;
No. 36,
9730. Letter to Collector of Tirhut in reply, stating that the Horml
cannot exonerate Hdlddr Ldhu and others from the responsi-
bility attached to them. January 9.
9731. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that Rdjd Miulhu Sinh
has paid up his balances. January 13 ; No. 56.
9732. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a petition from the
Ra*jd respecting his Zamfnddri. January 13 ; No. 59.
9733. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that he has prohibits! thr
cultivation of poppy. January 13 ; No. 60.
9734. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that it appear* from the
Kantingo papers that Rdjd Jadu Sinh is not entitled to
subsistence allowance (Ndnkdr). January 16; No. 14.
9735. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting revised Hfttlcnwnt
of lands which comprised the Jagfr of the late Rdjd Kdjholltilih.
January 27 ; No. 42.
9736. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, requesting permission to issue
an advertisement respecting the Village Accountants (Patwdrfe),
January 9; No. u. Authorised.
9737- Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting it to be a prevalent
custom with purchasers to retire without demanding division of
the lands, or entering into engagements for the payment o<
the revenues. January 27 ; No. 21.
9738. Letter from Accountant to the Board, transmitting partiriilars of
sums realized from Rdjd Rdm Krishna January 6 ; No. 27,
9739* Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting Account-nit's Irtirr
regarding sums realized from the late Rdjd of K;{jsh;thf,
January 16.
FEB. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 26$
9740. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to furnish a report
regarding the Gaya duties. January 27.
9741. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting that he has called upon
the Rdjd of Paldmau to produce the accounts of his estate, and
that as soon as it is possible he will transmit the required
statement. January 27; No. 5.
9742. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting statement of the
annual compensation payable to Zaminddrs on account of
Cantonments at Ghdzipur. January 27 ; No. 33.
FEBRUARY, 1801.
9743. Petition from Kdii Dds Pal, praying for a Taiukdilri lease (Patta)
of certain lands in Nadiyd. February 3 ; No. 28.
9744. Petition from Mahdrdja Tej Chdnd, Zaminddr of Bardwan,
praying for an indulgence in the payment of his revenue.
February 17 ; No. 33.
9745* Petition from Gopi Mohan Thdkur, praying that the Collector of
Ndlor be directed to put him in possession of Parsuni Mazkurf.
February 17 ; No. 47.
9746. Petition from Pardn Sinh, legal agent (Vukfl) of Rdjd Bikra-
mdrjit Sinh, praying that the fine imposed upon his client be
remitted. February 20 ; No. 2. '
9747. Application to Mr. Muenab, transmitting a letter and enclosures
from the Collector of Chittagong, requesting to know if he has
any other vouchers to adduce relative to the demands on
Government made by flic executor of the late Captain Cox.
February 27.
9748. Letter from Collector of Behur, transmitting statement of adjust
ment between sundry permanent leaseholders (Mukarrari) who
appear to have chums to the consideration of Government.
February 3 ; No. 38.
9749. Letter from Collector of Behar, requesting copy of letter
respecting the Jdgfr of the late Sujd Kull Khdn. February 6 ;
No, 17. Transmitted,
9750. Letter from Collector of Behar, submitting particulars regarding
the village of Koch.* February 20 ; No. 19,
9751. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that the above is a
joint undivided estate, and directing him to call upon the
sharers to appoint a manager (Surbardhkdr). February 20.
26$ BENGAL RECORDS. [FEB. 1801.
9752. Letter from Collector of Behar, submitting petition from certain
minors claiming the Jdgir of the late Sayyid Ghuldm Husain
Khdji. February 20 ; No. 20.
9753- Letter from Collector of Benares, stating causes of delay in sending
the document for lands purchased by the Agent of Ndna
Farnavese. February 24; No. 21.
9754. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, agreeing with the Collector of
Midnapur that Pargand Bhogrdi (Bagri, qy.) should be annexed
to the Bardwdn District. February 3 ; No. 36,
9755. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting on the petition of
Mahdrdjd Tej Chdnd. February 27 ; No. 32.
9756. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, directing him to attach
the lands if he thinks proper. February 27.
9757. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, informing of his having
deputed Amjns to measure the reclaimed waste (Noabdd) lands.
February 17; No. 52.
9758. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting translation of a deed
of relinquishment sent by Gobind Datta. February 3 ; No. 43.
97 S 9. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, authorizing him to accept
the relinquishment, subject to the confirmation of Government.
February 3.
9760. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting letters between him
and the Magistrate respecting Dutch and French Factories.
February 10 ; No. 8.
9761. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, reporting the death of Kdjrf
Rddhd Ndth. February 3 ; No. 7.
9762. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, stating particulars regarding
Pargand Khulrd, since the proprietors will not appoint a new
manager. February 6 ; No. 28.
9763. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, approving of his calling
upon the proprietors to vote, and requesting his report of tin*
result. February 6 j No. 29.
9764. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, forwarding instructions on lands
held by the armed Peons (Pdiks). February 27.
9765. Lettef to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a letter from
the Collector of Behar respecting surplus sums paid into the
Treasury by persons holding parf of die forfeited estate of
Akbar Alf. February 3 ; No. 39.
9766. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending that the
10.2 division of Bozargomedpur be taken on account of Govern-
FEB. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 267
meat, and the arrears due from the proprietors be given up.
February 27 ; No. 10.
9767. Letter from Hijili Agent, transmitting a petition from Rdjd
Ndrdyan Rdi, Zamfnddr of Sujdmutd. February 6; No. 51.
Instructions forwarded.
9768. Letter from Judge at Jaunpur, transmitting a decree, and request-
ing sale of Balwant Sinh's lands. February 6 ; No. 2a.
9769. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting particulars relative
to the late sales of the 3 and 4 anna shares of Mahmiidshdhi.
February 3 ; No. 40.
9770. Letter from Collector of Jessor, relative to the Zamfnddr's further
claims to the khds part of Mahmiidshdhi. February 3 ;
No. 41.
9771. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting account sale of
lands lately belonging to the Rdjd, but held in the names of his
servants. February 24 ; No. 30. Approved.
9772. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting papers relative
to the disputed right to ttondpdrd. February 17 ; No. 37.
9773. Letter to Collector of Murshidabdd, transmitting orders on the
above, ami directing him lo apprehend Thdkurdds if possible.
February 17; No. 37.
9774. Ixitter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, respecting lands held as
park reserves (Ramnd) by the Nawdb of Murshiddbdd. Febru-
ary 27 ; No. so*
97 7 5. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting that the Sndr Sar-
bardhkdr of Rdjd Rdjkrishna has not caused the .attendance of
Mufussal managers. February 6 \ No. 32.
9776. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a petition from the
legal agent (Vakil) of Rdjd Lok Ndth. February TO.
9777. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, authorizing the several
villages of the Rdjd to be fanned into two estates. February 10.
9778. Letter from Collector of Purniah, reporting on the losses sustained
in Pargand Gaurehdnd from the encroachment of the river.
February 10; No. 24.
9779. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, forwarding copy of instructions
sent to the Collectors of Dindjpur and Rangpur respecting the
Xcunfnckfrl of the late Rdjd Rddhd Ndth. February jto.
9780. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, reporting on the petition of
Gopi Mohan Thilkur. February 27 ; No 9,
9781. Letter to Collector of Kdjshdhi, stating that he has totally mistaken
268 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1801.
the purport of the orders on the above, and forwarding fresh
instructions. February 27.
9782. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, transmitting copy of orders
forwarded to the Collector of Dindjpur respecting the successor
to the estate of the Rdjd, and the balances due from him.
February 10.
9783. Letter from Secretary to Government, regarding the revision of
the Tahsilddrf establishment in the Bengal Districts. February
3 ; No. i.
9784. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that the Zarufnddri
rights in the Mahals of the escheated Jdgir of the late Financial
Minister (Rdi Rdydn) be considered to have reverted to the
late Zaminddrs of Rdjshdhf and Dindjpur, and that they be held
responsible for arrears due from it. February 10 ; No. 27.
9783. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, transmitting a statement of
sums disbursed on account of Takdvi and Giland&i, February
10 ; No. 7.
9786. Letter to Translator, directing him to communicate the contents
of the letters from the Collectors of Nadiyd and Tipperah to
Rdjd Rdjkrishna and Gopf Mohan, February 6.
9787. Letter to Translator, desiring him to inform the legal agent
(Vakil) of Rdjd Bikramdrjit Sinh that the fine cannot be re-
mitted. February 20.
9788. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting that the manner
(Sadr Sarbardhkdr) of Rdjd Rdjkrishna has not caused UK-
attendance of the Mufassal managers. February 6 ; No. 33.
MARCH, 1801.
9789. Petition of Prdn Sinh, legal agent (Vakil) of Riijd Bikramdrjit
Sinh of Bhojpur, praying that the land may remain in his
constituent's possession as formerly. March 17 ; No, 3.
9790. Letter from Collector of Benares, on the subject of the investigation
carried on against the officers of the Mint March 13 \ No. 34.
9791. Letter from Collector of Birbmim, stating that the Rdjd* of
Pdnchet has failed to pay up his balances. March 10;
No. x8.
9792. Letter to Collector of IMrbhiim in reply," directing him to mil
upon the Rdjd again, and should he decline to pay, to submit
a statement of his lands. March ro.
MAR. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 269
9793- Letter from Collector of Bchar, reporting the death of Rdjd
Jaswant Sinh. March 20 ; No. 9.
9794 Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him to report whether
he intends to recommend Pahlan Sinh as Sarbardhkdr, and
whether the Rdnf is disqualified to manage the estate.
March 20.
9795' Letter to Collector of Bchar, forwarding Government orders
respecting the Jdgir of the late Nawdb Nasir-ud-dauld for his
report regarding its restitution to the family. March 24.
9796. Letter from Collector of Behar, relative to the report on the
Rdjd of Nitgpur's claim to compensation in consequence of
the incursions of the Rj1j;i of Sirgujit. March 31 \ No. 64.
9797. Letter to Collector of Bhngalpur, transmitting a letter and
enclosures from the Collector of Purniah, and directing that
the lands therein alluded to be left to him. March 6.
9798. Letter from Collector of Eihiigalpur, recommending that the
defaulters be charged with interest. March 25 ; No. 15.
9799. letter to Collector of Jlhdgalpur hi reply, approving of the
suggestion. March 25.
9iSoo. Letter from Collector of IJhiigalpur, transmitting copy of corre-
spondence with the Collector of Purniah respecting a tract
of land in the middle of the (lunges. March 20; No. 18,
9801. Letter from Collector of BMgnlpur, stating particulars of lands
free of revenue on account of the Police Stations (Chaukis)
in the passes (Ghdts) leading to the hills. March 24 ; No. 22.
9802. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, transmitting result of his
inquiries into the balances of the Seddrf Mahals. March 31 ;
No. 86.
9803. Letter to Collector of Btufgalpur, approving of his having prose-
cuted Akal Muhammad, and directing that Duli Chdjid Dds
be not prosecuted until he has positive proofs of his delinquency*
March 31.
9804. Letter from Collector of linnlwiin, stating that an embankment
has been commenced by Mr. Marriot, the Ttrfjd's agent March
6 ; No. 32.
9805. Letter from Collector of IKanlwrfn, stating his opinion on the
annexation of the Service (Chdkrdn) lands to the estate of
the proprietors, with the opinion of the Rdjd on the subject
March 27 ; No. i.
9806. Letter from Collector of Chitlagong, transmitting Account Settle-
270 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1801.
ment of the Kdpds Mahals for the year 1207. March 6 ;
No. 25.
9807. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a petition from the
widows of the late Chaudhris of BhdwdL March 3 ; No. 31.
9808. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of his having
taken charge of Pargand BhdwdL March 3.
9809. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting that the Mint House
has been delivered over to him. March 3 ; No. 40.
9810. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a representation
(Arzf) from the Sazdwal of Idalpur. March 3 ; No. 18.
9811. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving highly of the
conduct of the Sazdwal in realizing the revenues. March 3.
9812. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a petition from the
Sazdwal of Idalpur on the subject of Tdlukddri and other leases
(Pattds). March 13 ; No. 18.
9813. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that the leases
(Pattds) are not to be granted. March 13,
9814. Letter from Collector of Dacca, stating particulars regarding the
assessment (Jamd) of Chandradwfp. March 13 ; No. 45.
9815. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, transmitting instructions
for a complete investigation of the balances. March 13.
9816. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding a letter from the
City Magistrate, respecting the receiving charge of the French
Factory lands. March 20 ; No. 6.
9817. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of the establish-
ment for taking charge of the above lands. March 20.
9818. Letter to Collector of Dacca, informing him of the Government
orders for the purchase of Bozargomedpur on account of
Government, and directing that the balance be written off.
March 24.
9819. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a letter from the
Nawdb respecting the death of Haitul Nissd Khdnam. March
24 ; No. 40.
'9820. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to make
inquiries regarding the family of the deceased. March 24.
9821. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting proceedings in one
of the Idalpur causes. March 24 ; No. 44.
9822. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding copy of a represent.'!*
tion (Wdjibul-arz) received from the Ndib of Pargand Boxar-
gomedpur. March 24 ; No. 48.
MAR. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 271
9823. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of his intention
to proceed to sell the dependent Taluks of Bozargomedpur.
March 24.
9824. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a petition presented
on the part of the purchasers of Chandradwfp. March 27 ;
No. 3.
9825. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding a letter from the
Nawdb of Dacca, respecting the pension of the late Hadf All
Khdn. March 27 ; No. 13.
9826. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding a representation (Arzf)
from the Government Pleader at Bdkarganj regarding Tdlukddrf
Tenures in Bozargomedpur. March 31 ; No. 104.
9827. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, respecting deficiency in rupees
of sorts. March 3 ; No. 60.
9828. Lc k tter from Collector of Dinajpnr, regarding estates irregularly
brought under the jurisdiction of the Court of Wards. March
24 ; No. 50.
9829. fitter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, approving of his not
enforcing the immediate payment of balances. March 24 J
No. 51.
9830. Letter from Mr. Gladwin, reporting having given over charge of
Calcutta to the Collector of 24 Varganas. March 13 ; No. 30.
9831. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a letter from
the Collector of Bhdgalpur, and recommending an advance of
Takavf in Mahal ScddrL March 31 ; No. 88,
9832. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Chittagong, stating that the nature of the waste
lands precludes the hope of establishing Invalid Thdnds.
March 6 ; No. 30.
9833. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting letters from
the Collector of "Rdjshdhi regarding an application for abate-
ment of the assessment (Jami) on account of inundation.
March 13; No. 44.
9834. Letter to Agent at Ilijili, regarding the produce of subsistence
(Ndnkdr) lands. March 24.
9835. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding the deficiency in old
Sikkd rupees sent to the Mint for recoinage. March 24 ; No. 24.
9836. Letter from Collector of Jessor, informing of his having sent Peons
to secure Gopdl Rdi, the surveying officer (Amin) of Purgund
Udvill March 17; No. 40. Approved.
272 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAR. 1801.
9837. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting Government orders
respecting Mahmiidshdhi embankments (Puls). March 24.
9838. Letter from Collector of Jessor, recommending that Mr. Anderson
the surgeon be permitted to erect Indigo Works. March 27 ;
No. 9.
9839. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a statement of
lands respecting which a dispute exists between Rdju Braja-
nand and others. March 10 ; No. 36.
9840. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, stating particulars of defaulters
released from confinement, though they possessed property
under fictitious names. March 24 ; No. 20.
9841. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, stating particulars of balunat
due from Basant Charan Bhuiyd. March 24; No. 32.
9842. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, reporting that the ubove-mimetl
defaulter was released by orders of Government. Mardi 24.
9843. Minute by Acting President, stating that considerable arrears are
due in certain Districts, and suggesting that a statement of
lands be prepared. March 17 ; No. i.
9844. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting a statement of
actual resources of Tdluk Digdmbarpur. March 3 ; No. 39.
9845. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, informing him that tin;
transfer is considered null and void. March 3.
9846. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, submitting a statement of the
sale of rent-free lands. March 17; No. 6. Approved.
9847. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, submitting petitions respecting
the transfer of Tdluk purchased by Ham Krishna Chulliirji.
March 24 ; No. 35.
9848. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, approving of the transfer if'
the estate be entire. March 24.
9849. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, stating difficulties to be appre-
hended in receiving accounts from the Zamfndar's people.
March 24 ; No. 53.
9850. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing him eventually
to fine the Zarninddrs. March 24.
9851. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting a petition from the
Zainfnddr of Shdhbdzpur complaining of loss sulTerod by him
by diluvion. March 31 ; No. 3 1,
9852. Letter to Collector of Purniah, directing him to ascertain the
actual loss sustained. March 31.
9853. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, forwarding translations of
MAR. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 273
papers relative to betel-nut and mango plantations. March 6 ;
No. 55.
9854- Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing him to
forward the original papers. March 6.
9855. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting Government orders
respecting ground to be appropriated to the cantonments for the
body-guard, and directing immediate attention to it March 20.
9856. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, transmitting Government
orders respecting embankments under the charge of Salt Agent,
and directing him to report on those under his own charge,
March 24.
9&S7* Letter from Collector of Rajshdhf, reporting having communicated
the orders of the r6th to the Zamincldr and the Rant March
3 ; No. 13.
9858. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting letters from the
Commissioner at, and Rdjd of, Kuch IJehar, relative to giving
over charge of the District. March 3 ; No. r.
9#S9* Letter from Collector of Rangpur, regimling villages in Pargand
lirdhmankunda claimed by Sib Chandrd Rdi. March 24 ;
Nos. 15-18.
9860. Letter to Collector of Rangpur in reply, transmitting Hoard's
Resolutions on the disputed lauds. March 24.
9861. Letter from Secretary to Government, desiring that the Magistrate
of Dacca be ordered to deliver over charge of all the I >utch
and French factories in the District to the Collector, and the
Collector to call upon the persons who have hitherto held the
lands to account for the collections, and to report whether the
buildings can be of any use. March 6 ; No. 40.
0862. Letter from Judge at Shdhdbdcl, transmitting a decree, and re-
questing sale of lands of Rdjd IJikramdrjit Sinh. March 3 ;
No. 13.
9863. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, submitting a provisional Settle-
ment of lands in Chuinpur. March 20 ; No. 33,
9864, Letter from Collector of Silhet, stating particulars relative to the
preparation of the Quinquennial Register. March 6 ; No. 43,
. Letter from (Collector of Tirhul, stating particulars regarding the
Nimak Sdyer Mahal. March 3 \ No. 56.
. Letter from Collector of Tirhul, transmitting a petition of Mfr
Sayyicl for fanning lands of Rdjd Gird Ndrdynn. March 20 ;
No. 27.
274 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1801.
9867. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a petition
from Khdnam Kuli Khdn, and desiring a report regarding the
resumption of the Jdgfr of the late Nawdb Manfr-ud-dauld in
Behar. March 24; No. 61.
9868. Letter to Secretary to Government, forwarding a letter from Col-
lector of Jessor regarding Mr. Anderson's application to hold
lands for Indigo Works. March 29.
9869. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
Indigo planters, with directions that the Collectors in whose
Districts the works may be situated be desired to report on
the circumstances stated therein. March 27 ; No. 52.
APRIL, 1801.
9870. Petition ffom Kdsi Ndth Rdi, legal agent (Vakfl) of Mahdi&jA Lok
Ndth, of Pargand Bdhdrband in Rangpur, complaining of the
irregular conduct of the Sepoys. April 7 ; No, 32.
9871. Petition of Anand Ndrdyan Sen, praying that the Collector of
Dacca be directed to give him credit to all remissions to which
he is entitled. April 10 \ No. 35.
9872. Petition from Nar Ndrdyan Mandal, praying that the Collector of
24 Pargands be directed not to interfere with his Gumushtds.
April 17 ; No. 42,.
9873. Petition from Mahdrdjd Rdjkrishna, praying that his old servants
be continued in the management of his estate. April 17 ;
No. 43.
9874. Petition from Baidya Ndth Bdnarji, purchaser of land in Bardwdn,
praying to be allowed to repair the embankments (Bdndhs)
himself. April 21 ; No. 52,
9875. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhfim, transmitting Government orders
respecting Mr. Frushard's lands. April 14.
9876. Letter from Collector of Birbhtfm, respecting the Rdjd of
Pdnchet's balances. April 14; No. 14,
9877. Lettet to Collector of Bfrbhtfm in reply, directing him to state it'
the Rdjd was ever put in possession of Pargand Kdsipur.
April 14.
9878. Letter from Collector of Benares, forwarding Bdbu Manohur
Dds's report respecting embezzlements in the Mint. April 4 ;
No. 30.
9879. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting Secretary to Govern.
APRIL 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 275
ment's letter, directing him to submit a statement of pensions
and charitable allowances reverted to Government. April 24.
9880. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting that it was not his inten-
tion to recommend Pahlan Sinh manager (Sarbardhkdr) of the
estate of the late Rdjd Jaswant Sinh. April 7 ; No. 18.
9881. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, informing him that the
Board think that he should not interfere in the management of
a legal agent (Mukhldr). April 7.
9882. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmuting a decree passed in
the Zild Court, regarding the rent-free estate held by Ghuldm
Husain Khdn. April 7 ; No. 39.
9883. Letter from Collector of Behar, soliciting instructions as to the
mode of carrying Zulfikar Alfs lands to account. April 10 ;
No. 26.
9884. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, informing him that the
decree of the Court must in the first instance be satisfied.
April 10*
9885. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting that the decision in
favour of Sukind Itegam has l>ccn set aside. April 17 \ No. 19.
9886. Letter from Collector of Behar, submitting n general report upon
the police stations (Thrfntts) in his District April 24 ; No. 36.
9887. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, authorizing advances of Takdvf
in Pargana* SeddrL April 14.
9888. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur, directing him to release from
attachment the crops on the new-formed lands in Colgong.
April 14.
9889. f xstter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, transmitting a report as to
the manner in which the guilt of Duli Chdncl Dds may be
established. April 21 ; No. 35.
9890. 1 Better to Collector of Bhdgulpur in reply, stating that the Board
does not think it advisable to prosecute the aggressor alluded
to. April 21.
9891. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, forwarding a letter from Mr.
Harrington, stating that he has purchased lands in Rdmkrishna-
pur. April 4 ; No. 25.
9892. Letter from Collector of Barclwdn, reporting having attached
Kdsipur. April 7 ; No. 20.
9893. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, directing him to submit
a statement of Kdsipur entire. April TO.
9894. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, stating particulars of the mode
276 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1801.
in which it is intended to form statements of the Rdjd's lands
for sale. April 10 ; No. 24.
9895. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, forwarding abstract statement
of Kdsipur, ordered for sale. April 21; No. 54,
9896. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, requesting to be informed
if the 1 8 Tarafs exhibited in the statement have been engaged
for separately. April 21 ; No. 55.
9897. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn in reply, stating particulars of
the 18 Tarafs composing Kasipur. April 28 ; No. 48. Ap-
proved.
9898. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting a letter from
Captain Price respecting the Invalid Station (Thdnd). April
17; No. 34.
9899. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on the state of the
French and Dutch Factories. April 4 ; No. 39.
9900. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting copy of a petition
from the officer (Arnfn) in Chandradwip regarding Tarafddr
Mahals. April 14 ; No. 6.
9901. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that the Board does
not think it expedient to grant leases. April 14.
9902. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a petition from Rdja*
Rdjkrishna regarding disputes of land between him and Gopi
Mohan. April 28 ; No. 43.
9903. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to conform
to orders of 6th February last as far as it concerns the sale
of the Rdjd's property. April 28.
9904. Letter from Dindjpur, submitting a statement of Tripurd Sundarf
Rdnfs estates. April 17 ; No. 3.
9905. Letter to Collector of Dmdjpur, requesting his opinion as to
whether the estates could be disposed of more advantageously
at Murshiddbad. April 17.
9906. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting copy of a
letter from the Collector of Silhet, recommending that an
advertisement be issued for proposals to contract for the remit-
tance of kauris from Silhet. April 4 ; No. 23.
9907. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Midnapur, recommending that the Records be
kept in the Bengali language instead of Persian. April ro ;
No. 41.
9908. Letter from Agent at Hijili, reporting that Rdjd Debendra Ndrdyan
APRIL 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 277
Ri will relinquish his claim to the BhuiyaVi Khazdnl April
21 ; No. 39.
9909. Letter to Agent at Hijili, requesting further information on the
above. April 21.
9910. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting on the division of the
Nawra* estate. April 7 ; No. 7.
9911. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to state
whether the rent (Jama*) assessed on each portion \vas fixed in
proportion to the produce. April 7.
9912. Letter to Collector of Jessor, authorizing Mr. Anderson to hold
2 bighas of land. April 14.
9913. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating that Gopa*! Ra*i, the late
Amin of Pargana" HaVili, who embezzled public revenue, has
absconded. April 21 ; No. 16.
9914. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting the reply of Ka*lf
Sankar Ghoshl respecting his share of Pargana Hogla*. April
28 ; No. 68.
9915. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him, in the event
of the proprietors not choosing to appoint a manager, that the
estate must be continued under Government (klids) manage-
ment. April 28.
9916. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, respecting the relinquishment
of balances in his District April 4.
9917. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting orders of Govern-
ment, directing him to keep counterparts of the Registers in
the Bengali language. April 24,
9918. Letter from Collector of Murshida*bd, submitting proceedings on
the purchase under fictitious names (Benmi) of Amadia" by the
original proprietors. April 4 ; No. 27.
9919. Letter to Collector of Murshidba*d, transmitting instructions on
the above. April 4.
9920. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, transmitting an advertise-
ment issued for the re-sale of lots, the purchasers of which have
failed to make good the payments. April 10 ; No. 64.
9921. Letter to Mint Committee, transmitting letter and enclosure
from the Collector of Benares respecting abuses at the Mint,
and forwarding also some base rupees. April 28.
9922. Letter from Collector of Nadiya", submitting account sale of lands
for which no offers were made by individuals, and which were ac
cordingly bought for Government April 4 ; No. 9. Confirmed.
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278 BENGAL RECORDS. [APRIL 1801.
9923. Letter from Collector of Nadiya 1 , requesting to know if he can
depute persons to repair embankments. April 17 ; No. 21.
9924. Letter to Collector of Nadiya", authorizing the above, but stating
that the expenses are to be borne by the Ra*ja\ April 17.
9925. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting petition of the
proprietors of Stirjyapur. April 4 ; No. 47.
9926. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, authorizing an advance
of Rs. 10,000 as Takdvf. April 4.
9927. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting a representation
(Am) from Raja 1 Madhu Sinh. April 17 ; No. 32.
9928. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, directing him to report
from what sources the statement of the resources of Dharmpur
were drawn out. April 17.
9929. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting a petition presented
by the Agent of Ra"j Madhu Sinh. April 28 ; No. 45.
9930. Letter to Collector of Purniah in reply, declining to comply
with the application for TakaVf. April 28.
9931. Letter from Collector of 24 Parganas, reporting on the petition
of Nar Narayan Mandal. April 24; No. 12.
9932. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargana*s in reply, informing him that
it is not his province to interfere between the Zamfnda*r and
his rayats. April 28 ; No. 13.
9933- Letter from Collector of 24 Parganas, respecting the new College
ground. April 28 ; No. 14.
9934. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, transmitting orders
for the completion of the adjustment. April 28; No. 16.
9935- Letter from Collector of Rajshahi, stating that Anand Ra*m
Bakhshf prays to be released from confinement by giving
security (Ha*zir Zdmin). April 4 ; No. 40. Authorized.
9936. Letter to Collector of Rajsha"hi, granting suspension to the
proprietor of Bazudrs on his giving security. April 7.
9937. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
the Magistrate at Tipperah, and directing that the Collector
be instructed to report what abatements should be made from
the rent (Jami) of estates contiguous to the new road. March
10 ; No. ii.
9938. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that the Collector
of Chittagong be ordered to pay Captain Price for the clearance
of the land for the Invalids, and for the building of an hospital
for them. April 14; No. 43.
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9939. Letter from Secretary to Government, desiring an opinion as
to whether the collections of the Behar Province could not
be made with punctuality by two Collectors. April 21 ;
No. 44.
9940. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Tipperah, requesting permission to hold lands.
April 28.
9941. Letter from Collector of SaYan, submitting a statement of losses
sustained by the Zaminddrs. April 14 ; No. 45.
9942. Letter from Collector of Sha*ha*ba*d, transmitting a statement
of Ra"jd Bikrama'rjit Sinh's lands to be sold on account of a
decree. April 21 ; No. 49.
9943. Letter from Collector of Silhet, submitting particulars relative
to the Kauri contract. April 4 j No. 21.
9944. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, respecting the Settlement of Mulki
Balia*. April 24; No. 13.
9945. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, regarding the Charp&a* Mahal.
April 21 ; No. 4.
9946. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, submitting copy of
special orders issued to his predecessor. April 21.
9947. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating that accounts have
been received from Roshanara* Khdnam, April 24 ; No. 46*
9948. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, stating that if it be
necessary to realize the fine by a disposal of land, he must
sell part of Bard^kha't April 24; No. 47,
9949. Petition from Rm Sewak Mallik, praying that the Sub-Treasurer
be directed to receive Rs. 50,000 on account of the revenues
of Ra*ja" Tej Chnd for the present year. April 24 ; No. 59.
MAY, 1801.
9930. Petition from Rdm Hari Bhattdchdrjya and others, claiming
rent-free (Brahmottar) lands in Dacca. May i ; No. 18.
9951. Petition from H^fiz Sa*dulla\ claiming a pension granted to him
by Nawa"b Muhabbat Jang. May 5 ; No. 46.
9952. Petition from Rddha* Mohan Ghosh, complaining of the Salt
Agent of Khulna* having taken possession of a part of his lands
in Pargana* Hogla* for salt manufactories (Kh&dris), for which
no remission has been granted to him; also requesting that
the sale of his lands be suspended, and that a deduction be
280 BENGAL RECORDS, [MAY 1801.
granted him on account of the salt-rents (KhdMris). May 19;
No. 62.
9953. Petition from Netrnand Chaudhri, complaining of improper
exactions by the officers of the Collector of Bardwdn, and
stating that he is ready to pay up the arrears due from him
on account of his lands which are advertised to be sold on
the ist June, May 19 ; No. 63.
9954. Petition from Sib Chandra Mukharji, regarding a demand made
upon him by the Collector of Jessor for resumed lands allowed
in lieu of collection fees (Saranj&nf B^iaftf), purchased by him
from Nilmani Hldr, and requesting that the demand be
relinquished. May 22 ; No. 13.
9955. Petition from Bholdndth and others, inhabitants of Mdchud Bdzr,
complaining of the Arnfn having turned them out of the Bdzdr,
and farmed it to Mansukh Ri. May 26 \ No. 33.
9956. Application from Mr. L. Ball, stating that he is ready to pay
balance of revenue due from Nflmani Hdlddr, for which his
lands are under orders for sale. May 8 ; No, 29,
9957* Letter to Mr. L. Ball in reply, informing him of orders issued
to the Sub-Treasurer respecting the amount to be paid into the
Treasury on account of Nilmani Hlddr. May 8. Balance paid.
9958. Letter from Collector of Benares, respecting the proprietary right
of the Zamind&i of Jigopur (qy.), appropriated to the Cavalry
Cantonments. May 26 ; No. 8.
9959. Letter from Collector of Behar, recommending a penalty to be
levied on certain defaulters. May i ; No. 24.
9960. Letter to Collector of Behar, approving of tjie fine imposed upon
lUjd Rm Sinh, May n.
9961. Letter from Collector pf Behar, reporting that the proprietors
of Koch resist the manager (Sarbardhkdr) in the management
of the estate. May 5 \ No. 14.
9962. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting a letter from Secretary
to Government, containing authority for compensation to be
paid to proprietors of lands unduly dispossessed by Captain
Green. March 8.
9963. Letter to Collector of Behar, communicating instructions respect-
ing permanent leaseholders (Mufcarrariddrs). May 12 ; No. 35.
9964. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, approving of the mode
in which he proposes to dispose of the holdings (Mukarrarfs).
May 12.
MAY 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. *8z
9965. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting that the Kdndngos
are not to be found since he has called upon them to deliver
up their Records, and requesting instructions respecting the
attachment of their property. May 12; No. 36.
9966. Letter from Collector of Behar, communicating result of prose-
cution of Mukrib Khdn for resisting the revenue officers in
the execution of their duty. May 15 ; No. 8.
9967. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, communicating the Board's
opinion respecting the prosecution of Mukrib Khan, with
directions to bring him to punishment in the mode pointed
out by the Judge. May 15 ; No. 9.
9968. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting that Indyet AM Kha"n
has been put in possession of his lands, and the decree in
his favour carried into execution. May 15 \ No. 32.
9969. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting on arrears due from
sundry under-renters (Mdlguzdrs), and recommending a fine
and distress of the defaulter's property. May 15 ; No. 37.
9970. Letter to 'Collector of Behar in reply, informing him that the
Board cannot authorize distress in addition to the fine.
May 15.
9971. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting a further petition
of the manager (Sarbardhkdr) of Koch, stating the refractory
conduct of the proprietors of that Mahal in opposing his taking
charge of their lands. May 19 ; No. ax.
9972. Letter from Judge at Behar, requesting that the Collector be
directed to sell such of the lands of Raja* Pitambar Sinh as
may be requisite to liquidate the amount due to Rdja* Mitrajit
Sinh. May 22 ; No. 27.
9973. Letter from Collector of Behar, respecting the pension of Hdfiz
Sddulla*. May 22 ; No. 42.
9974. Letter to Collector of Behar, communicating authority of Govern-
ment for the payment of the pension due to above. May 22.
9975. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting a letter and enclosure
from the Secretary to Government, containing orders for the
delivery 'of the ground occupied by the Cavalry Cantonments
at Mania* to the proprietors. May 22.
9976. Letter from Collector of Bfrhhiim, requesting information with
regard to the Rdja* of Pdnchet being put in possession of
Pargana" Kdsipur. May 8 ; No. 28.
9977* Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, approving of his proposi-
282 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1801.
tion for attaching the above Pargana* on account of balances
due from the Raja" of Panchet. May 8.
9978. Letter to Collector of Bardwn, approving of advance to Mr.
Harriot for repairing the embankments in the Rdja*'s estate.
May i.
9979. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, recommending a manager
for the estate of Raja* Rajkrishna and Gopf Mohan in his
District, and also establishment for making the collections.
May 5 ; No. 39. Approved.
9980. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting Sub-Treasurer's
receipt, enclosed in a letter from Mr. L, Ball, for the amount
paid into the Treasury on account of Nilmani Halddr, with
directions to furnish an adjusted account of interest payable
by him. May 12 - 3 No. 6.
9981. Letter from Collector of Bardwa*n, transmitting a statement of
net balance due from Nilmani Haider, for which his lands are
under orders for sale. May 12 j No. 8.
9982. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting a statement of
entire estates assigned for religious purposes (Aima*), to be sold
for the recovery of arrears of revenue. May 12 ; No. 53.
9983. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, directing the sale of the lands.
May 12.
9984. Letter from Collector of Bardwa*n, reporting on interest due from
Nilmani Haldar. May 15; No. 51.
9985. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, submitting a statement of
the whole estate of Kismat Muhammad Aminpur, the property
of Kali Prasdd Rdi, for sale. May 19 ; Nos. 45 and 47.
9986. Letter from Collector of Baldwin, reporting on arrears paid up
by Ra*ja Tej Chdnd, and the release of his lands from attach-
ment. May 19 j No. 53.
9987. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, approving of the above.
May 19.
9988. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, requesting instructions as to
the management of Bishnupur for the current year, and con-
taining information regarding the estates. May 26 ; No. ai.
9989. Circular to Collectors of Bhdgalpur, Birbhtim, Bardwa*n, Chitta-
gong, Dinajpur, Jessor, Nadiya*, Raj'shalii, and Silhet, com-
municating Resolutions of the Governor-General respecting
the Tahsildari establishments of the Province of Bengal
May 5.
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9990. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a representation
(Arzi) from the Ndib of Pargand Bozargomedpur, regarding
repairs to the Treasury. May 5 j No. 16.
9991. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to furnish
an estimate for the above. May 5 ; No. 18.
9992. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting Board's Resolutions
respecting the inconvenience of disposing of fractional parts
of estates, and communicating instructions regarding the future
disposal of lands. May 12.
9993. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on the petition of
Rdja Rdjkrishna and Gopi Mohan respecting the appointment
of officers to take charge of their estate. May 15 ; No. 3.
9994. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting a representation
(Arzf) from Messrs. Paniotty, Alexander, etc., purchasers of
Chandradwfp, respecting the liquidation of arrears due from
them. May 15; No. 22. '
9995. Letter to Collector of Dacca, communicating instructions on
the above. May 15 ; No. 24.
9996. Letter from Collector of Dacca, submitting papers and informa-
tion regarding the Dutch and French Factories at his Station.
May 22 ; No. 59.
9997* Jitter from Collector of Din^jpur, transmitting a letter from
the Collector of Murshiddbdd, and reporting that lotbandfs,
including lands belonging to the estate of the late Stirjya
Ndniyan Rdi, have been transmitted, and received the Board's
sanction for sale. May 8 \ No. 25.
9998. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, directing him to exclude
from the statement of lands ordered for sale those belonging
to Stirjya Ndrdyan Ri, and to furnish the Collector of Mur-
shiddbdd with a statement of balances due from that part of
the estate situated in the Dinijpur District. May 8 ; No. 27.
0999. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting Proceedings
relative to petition of the heirs of Syyid Ghulam Husain
Khdn to hold Pargand Japl as a rent-free estate (Altamghd),
with the Board's opinion thereon. May 26 ; No. 5.
j 0,000. Utter to Governor-General in Council, communicating the
Board's opinion respecting the safe-conduct granted to Rj
Garur Ndrdyan Deo at the time of Mr. Vanderheyden's
deputation to Rdmgarh. May 29 ; No. 23.
10,001. Letter from Agent at Hijili, transmitting the decree against
284 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1801.
the Talukddrs of Bhuiya*mutd and Badgipur for the Bhuiyari
Khazdnl May 8 ; No. 9.
10.002. Letter to Agent at Hijili, communicating authority of Govern-
ment for granting an abatement to the Zamfnda*rs of Suja*mut
on account of the Bhuiydri Khazdna* of Bhuiya"muta\ etc., on
his making over the right to such collections to Government.
May 26.
10.003. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating that Sib Chandra
Mukharji has set up a claim to suspension on account of salt-
land rent (KhalaTi). May 5 ; No. 38.
10.004. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting his having nominated
a manager for the estate of Ra*ja* Kljkrishna and Gopi Mohan,
and submitting proposed establishment for the manager.
May 12 ; No. 20.
10.005. Letter to Collector of Jessor, approving of the above. May 12.
10.006. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a statement of
balances and interest due from Pargana* Naldf. May 12;
No. 46.
10.007. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, containing instructions to
appropriate the proceeds of the sale of Pargana* Naldi, disposed
of at the Presidency on the 2d instant. May 12.
10.008. Letter from Collector of Jessor, recommending the release of
Kabhu Gha*zi, a defaulter. May 19; No. 14.
10.009. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, authorizing him to
relinquish the demand against the above defaulter, and to
release him from confinement. May 19.
10.010. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting agreement (Ta*hud)
executed by proprietors of the 9 annas division of Mahal
Nawa*ra\ May 22 ; No. 17.
10.011. Letter to Collector of Jessor, containing instructions on the
division of the estate, and directing the sale to be postponed.
May 22 ; No. 18.
10.012. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a decree in favour
of the Zamfnda*r of Nadiyi, respecting his right to property in
Henckellganj. May 22 ; No. 36.
10.013. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, requiring information
respecting Henckellganj. May 22 ; No. 38.
10.014. Letter from Collector of Jessor in reply to above, submitting
information respecting Henckellganj. May 29 ; No. 17.
10.015. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, respecting the rent (Jama*)
MAY iSoi.j BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 285
to be assessed on Henckellganj, and the estate to be tendered
to the Zamfnddr. May 29; No. 18.
r 0,0 1 6. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a letter from the
Secretary to Government respecting the Bhuiydri Khazand of
iBhuiydmutd. May 26.
10.017. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbad, with a report from the
Superintendent of Embankments (Puls), respecting filling up
hollows in the city of Murshiddbdd. May i ; No. 6.
1 0,0 1 8. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting a statement
of lands belonging to the late Siirjya Ndrdyan Rdi for the
discharge of arrears of revenue due therefrom prior to its
having been placed under the management of the Court of
Wards, May 1 2 ; No. 3.
10.019. Better to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, returning the
statement of hinds, with directions to select an entire estate for
the recovery of the amount due from Siirjya Ndrdyan's estate
at large. May 12 ; No. 4.
10.020. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting a letter from
Secretary to Government, containing instructions respecting
the work to be executed on the High Road to and at
Jiifarganj, Mny 19.
10.021. Letter from Collector of MiirshiddbtLd, recommending the cut-
ting down of the bamboo plantations in the neighbourhood of
Murshiddbitd, which are stated to be prejudicial to the health
of the inhabitants. May 29 ; No. 21.
1 0,022. Letter to Collector of Murshiddbdd in reply, directing him to
refer the matter to the Magistrate, May 29.
10.023. letter from Collector of Natliyd, reporting on petition of Hare-
krishna Rdi respecting salt-rents (Khdldrfs) in Bhabdnfpur,
May 22 ; No. 55.
10,02.}. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd in reply, directing him to apply
to the Salt Agent of the 24 Pargands to know if there are any
objections to the payment of the amount demanded by the
proprietor of Bhabdnfpur. May 22.
10.025. Minute by Acting President, regarding losses sustained from
balance which has accrued in the Khds and Sarbardhkdri
Muhals since the Permanent Settlement May 15 ; No. 33.
10.026. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhf, containing propositions of
Kdlf Ndth Biswds and Sib Ndth Rdi (in confinement on
account of arrears for 1202 to 1204, decreed in favour of the
286 BENGAL RECORDS. [MAY 1801.
late manager of R^jshahf Zamfndarl) for liquidating the
balances due from them by instalments. May 5 ; No. 28.
10.027. Letter to Collector of RajshaTii in reply, directing him to
release the above persons on their executing the necessary
engagements. May 5.
10.028. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting representation
of Zainfndars and Tdlukdrs, complaining that several indigo
planters make advances to the rayats, and compel them to
cultivate the indigo plant. May 5 ; No. 10.
10.029. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, directing him to refer the
complainants to the Court for redress. May 5.
10.030. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting letters and
declarations for the information of the Board, at the request of
the proprietors of Indigo Works. May 8 ; No. 35.
10.031. Letter from Judge at Rangpur, containing information respecting
the order (Paxwna) issued by the late Acting Judge with
regard to leases (Pattys) given by the Zammddrs to their
rayats. May 19; No. 24.
10.032. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, on the above subject May
19; No. 31.
10.033. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, communicating instructions on
the above. May 19 ; No. 33.
10.034. Letter from Secretary to Government, with decrees against
Muhammad AH KMn and others, in consideration of which
Government resolve that villages Hanbhpur, etc., in J'argand
Zamn&, be declared confiscated, and desiring report with
respect to the disposal of the lands. May 5 ; No i
10.035. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that additional
ground is required at Barrackpur besides that occupied by
the house of the Governor-General. May 8 No a
10.036. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmiLg\ W cccc]ings
^ Goverament in fte Military Department respecting the
ground that was appropriated for the Fort at 13axar. May 8 -
1*037. Letter from Secretary to Government, respecting the Salt
(Nimak Sfyer) Mahal in Sarkar Tirhut, and Parganas JJiswa
nath and Gadh^pur, and directing the Board fo
-<**
1*088. Letter from Secretary to Gove^ment, fitting proceedings
MAY i Soi.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 287
of Government, with directions to take measures for procuring
ground for the site of a new powder magazine at Ma>a*pur.
May 15; No. 18.
1 0,039. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, for a report respecting the
ground appropriated for the use of the Fort at Baxar. May 8.
10.040. Letter from Collector of Shalidbdd, requesting instructions with
respect to exposing the Raja*'s lands for sale in the event of
his not liquidating the decree of Court previous to the day of
sale. May 12 ; No. 15, Instructions forwarded in reply.
10.041. Letter to Collector of Silhet, communicating authority of Go-
vernment for release of persons in confinement, and writing
off arrears. May 12.
10.042. Letter from Registrar of Sadr Dfwdnf Addlat, transmitting a
petition from Sydm Sundar Pandit, requesting information
whether any sums of money receivable by KumaV Biswandth
Kal, or any other heir of the late Rdja" Rdmkrishna, is in
deposit from which pleaders* fees can be paid. May 22;
No. 64.
10,0,13. loiter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting list of persons
who have been repeatedly requested to furnish information
for the Quinquennial Register. May 5 ; No. 44.
10.044. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, directing him to
impose fines on proprietors neglecting to furnish information.
May 5.
10.045. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, communicating authority of
Government for Mr. Ryley to hold the ground required by
him in the Tipperah District May 12.
10.046. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, submitting an application
of Mr. Wall lo hold 50 bighds of land for a bleaching ground.
May 29 ; No. 20.
10.047. loiter from Collector of Tirhut, respecting the Salt (Nimak
Suyer) Mahal re-let by his predecessor for 10 years. May 12 ;
No. ss-
io,o4S. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting Mukarrarf grant,
under which the widow of Rdjd Narendra Ndrdyan Sinh
claims a right to customary allowance on collections (Dastur-
hdt). May 19; No. 1 8.
10,049. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to furnish a copy of
the engagements executed by the Farmer of Mauza* Kachraul.
May 19; No. 17,
288 BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1801.
JUNE, 1801.
10.050. Petition from Rddhd Mohan Bdnarji, of Mahmrfdshdhi in Jessor,
complaining of unjust demands for interest. June 2 ; No. 61.
10.051. Petition from the legal agent (Vakfl) of the Chaudhninl of
Sdlbdris in Zild Rdjshdhi, representing that a compensation
granted for defraying Muharram expenses has been withheld
for three years, and soliciting that the arrears be paid and a
new title-deed (Sanad) granted. June 9 ; No. 59.
10.052. Petition from Rdmhari Mandal and others, praying that the
Collector of 24 Pargands be prohibited from levying certain
taxes from them. June 30 ; No. 26,
10.053. Letter from Collector of Benares, forwarding a statement of pen-
sions which have reverted to Government. June 5 ; No, 36.
10.054. Letter from Collector of Benares, in reply to orders, transmit-
ting a statement of the Rdjd's Treasury and Court (Kachdrf)
establishments. June 9 ; No. 3.
10.055. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from Secre-
tary to Government, and directing him to provide the required
milestones* June 23*
10.056. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, forwarding Government orders
relative to Rdjd Garur Ndrdyan. June 9.
10.057. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, transmitting Government
orders, and directing him to report if the Rdjd be in arrears.
June 1 6.
10.058. Letter from Collector of Bchar, respecting the proprietary
allowance (Mdlikdnd) to be received from Kusumlf. June
1 6; No. 46.
10.059. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, approving of the mode
proposed to ascertain the proprietary allowance (Mdlikdmi).
June 1 6.
10.060. Letter from Collector of Behar, requesting orders respecting the
ancient permanent holdings (Mukarrarfs). June 23 \ No. 43.
1 0,06 1. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to be more
specific on the above. June 23.
10.062. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, reporting that he has
apprised the Collector of Murshiddbdd of the balance clue
from the late Sdrjya Ndrdyan. June 19 ; No. 16.
10.063. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, transmitting a statement of
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^ proposed to be sold on account of arrears due from the
proprietor of Pargana* Kharagpur. June 19 ; No. 26.
10.064. Letter from Collector of Bfatfgalpur, transmitting his report on
balances outstanding in Rijmahal portion of the District for
1206. June 19; Nos. 49, 49a.
10.065. Letter from Collector of Baldwin, with a letter of Mr. Bateman,
requesting permission to hold land June 16 ; No. 55.
10.066. Letter to Collector of Bardwin in reply, directing him to call
upon Mr. Bateman for his licence to remain in India. June 1 6.
10.067. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, with a letter from the Collector
of Midnapur, and directing him to deliver over certain Mahals.
June 1 6.
10.068. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, directing him to state whether
the seamen (Lashkars) have any waste lands. June 9 ; No. 2.
10.069. Letter from Collector of Dacca, respecting the separated
Ta*lukda*rs of Idalpur. June 2 ; No. 53.
10.070. Letter from Collector of Dacca, stating particulars regarding
Pargana* Bikrampur. June 9 ; No, 20.
10.071. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to proceed to the
sale of the above. June 9,
10.072. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on the state of
cultivation. June 23 No. 46.
10.073. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting orders from Govern-
ment on a letter from the Magistrate at Dacca on the above
subject. June 23 ; No. 47.
10.074. Letter to Collector of Dina*jpur, directing him to submit a
statement of lands of the late Abdulla* Beg for the recovery of
arrears due in Purniah. June 12.
10.075. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, regarding irregular sale of
the estate of Netra*nand. June 16; No. 3.
10.076. Letter to Governor-General in Council, respecting ground
occupied by Mr. Frushard. June 2 ; No. 3.
10.077. Letter to Governor-Gejieral in Council, forwarding report of the
Collector of 24 Parganis regarding compensation to be made
to proprietors of ground required for the new College, June
9; No. 52.
10.078. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a letter and
enclosure from the Collector of Dinajpur respecting the
purchases made by Mr. Fernandez under fictitious names
(Benferf). June 12 ; No, 59.
200 BENGAL RECORDS. [JUNE 1801.
10.079. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a further
letter from the Collector of Dindjpur respecting illegal
purchases of Mr. Fernandez. June 16 ; No. 2.
10.080. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a letter from
the Collector of Tipperah, with Mr. Wall's licence for
remaining in the country. June 30 ; No. 40.
10.081. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting a detailed
adjustment of arrears due from Rdjd, Brajdnand. June 9 ;
No. 26.
10.082. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, submitting such of the
papers as can be found regarding lands set apart as an
allowance by the Nawdb. June 19.
10.083. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting a statement
of balances due from the late Siirjya Ndrdyan Rdi in several
Districts* June 19; No. 38.
10.084. Letter to Collector of Maimansinh, informing him that Govern-
ment has noticed the heavy arrears in his District. June 23.
10.085. Letter from Collector of Putniah, requesting sale of Abdulld
Begfs lands in Dindjpur. June 12 ; No. 20,
10.086. Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, stating that Mahdrdnf
Bhabdnf agrees to be security for the balance due from Rddhd
Ndth Sanydl. June 9 ; No. 22.
10.087. Letter from Secretary to Government, forwarding a letter from
the Judge at Tirhut, and another from Rdjd Madhu Sinh, for
report. June 5 ; Nos. 3 and 4.
10.088. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that Rdjd Garur
Ndrdyan is to be declared subject to the ordinary courts of
justice, three months after this order has been promulgated*
June 9 ; No. 16.
10.089. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
the Magistrate at Dacca; for inquiry into the unusual inunda-
tion. June 23 ; No. 45.
10.090. Letter from Collector of Silhet, forwarding applications for
holding Taluks bought on account of Government* June 5 ;
No. 57.
10.091. Letter to Salt Agent of 24 Pargands, transmitting a petition
from the inhabitants of Magrd, with directions to inspect the
embankments. June 16.
10.092. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating having imposed fines
upon the Zamfnddrs for neglecting to furnish the required
JULY 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 291
information for the formation of the Quinquennial Register.
June 2 ; No. 41.
10.093. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, directing to be informed if Mr.
Wall, who applied for 50 bigha's of land, is authorized to
remain in the country. June 9 ; No. 13.
10.094. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating that influenza
prevails in the District. June 12 ; No. 30.
10.095. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, reporting that he has
nominated managers to the estate of Ra*jd Rajkrishna and
Gopf Mohan, and submitting an establishment for them. June
16; No. 84.
10.096. Letter to Collector of Nadiyd, approving of the above, and
directing to name a Sarbarhka*r also. June 16.
10.097. Letter to Collector of Silhet, stating that Mr. Turin's proposals
for the Kauri contract have been accepted. June 30.
10.098. Letter from Agent at Hijili, reporting Rdja" Debendra Naryan's
relinquishment of the Bhuiydrf Khazn June 23 \ No. 8.
Approved.
10.099. Letter from Collector of Shhbad, reporting on the petition of
R^ja* Bikramdrjit Sinh. June 26 ; No. 9.
10.100. Letter to Collector of Sh^h^b^d, stating that Mr. Webb is
authorized to hold lands. June 13 ; No. 15.
10.101. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting a letter from the
Magistrate respecting the Charpa"ta" road. June 30 ; No. 32.
10.102. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, directing him to report
respecting the state of the country. June 30.
10.103. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, forwarding Mr. Wall's licence
to remain in the country. June 30 ; No. 39.
10.104. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a statement of an
undivided estate for sale. June 26 ; No. 31.
10.105. Letter to Collector of Jessor, transmitting orders on the above,
which relates to Mahal NawaYl June 26 ; No- 32.
JULY, 1801.
10.106. Letter from Accountant to the Honble. Company, requesting
instructions as to the probable amount of Kauris remittable
by Mr. Tutin. July 10; No. 19.
10.107. Letter to Accountant in reply, stating that about Rs. 1,60,000
worth of Kauris are remittable. July 10.
292 BENGAL RECORDS. [JULY 1801.
10.108. Petition from Nima*i Charan Mallik, stating that he is mortgagee
of some of Raja" Tej Chdnd's lands, and praying that they
be not sold. July 3 \ No. 47.
10.109. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting instructions
respecting adjustment of proprietor's claims for compensation
on account of ground taken for Cantonments at Ghzipur.
July 3 ; No. 14.
10.110. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, stating that the Ra"ja* had
paid up his balance, and that the Court had interdicted the
sale of Haripur. July 10 \ No. 13.
io,m. Letter from Collector of Bardwa*n, transmitting statements of
the entire estates of the late Siirjya Na*ryan Hal July 14 \
No. 9. Approved.
10.112. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting on the losses sustained
by the Raja* of Ngpur from the incursions of the Raja* of
Sirguja*. July 3 ; Nos. 26 and 27.
10.113. Letter from Collector of Behar, requesting orders on the
petition of several Brdhmans. July 3 ; No. 53.
10.114. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, stating that the Board
does not think that the Bralimans have any claim upon
Government. July 3 ; No. 54.
10.115. Letter from Collector of Birbhdm, stating that embezzlements
have been fully proved against the attaching officers (Amfns)
and village accountants (Patwdris). July 28 ; No. 23.
1 0,1 1 6. Letter to Collector of Birbhilm, approving of his having sus-
pended the demands against the Zamind&s who suffered from
the embezzlements. July 28.
10.117. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, respecting the future
management of estates held khs. July 3 \ No. 11.
10.1 18. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, requesting authority for an
advance of Takavf in K^nkjol. July 3 \ No. 49. Authorized.
10.119. Letter from Collector of Bha*galpur, proposing to postpone the
sale of Raja 1 Ka"dir All's lands. July 17 ; No. 47.
10.120. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur, informing him that disputes
between individuals cannot prevent sales of lands. July 17.
10.121. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on the inundation
and state of crops in his District July 7 ; No. 35.
10.122. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting documents pro-
duced in support of Durg KumaVs claims on subsistence
(Nankar) lands. July 21 ; No. 28,
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10.123. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting translation of
the engagements entered into by Messrs. Paniotty, etc., for
payment of balances on account of Chandradwip. July 24 ;
No. 12.
10.124. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, approving of the engage-
ments, and directing him to expedite sale on account of the
shares sold. July 24.
10.125. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to furnish an
account statement (Jam Wsil Baki) of Bozargomedpur and
Rdjnagar. July 24; Nos. 4ia and 56.
10.126. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting particulars regarding
the pensions claimed by the family and widow of the late
Raja Rdjballabh. July 24 \ No. 4ia.
10.127. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, stating that Mr. Fernandez
has applied for the separation of lands purchased by him.
July 10 ; No. n. Approved.
10.128. Letter from Collector of Dinajpur, transmitting a statement
of lauds of the late Siirjya Ndrdyan Rai. July 17 \ No. 9.
10.129. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, approving of the
statement, and calling for his opinion whether the lands could
not be sold more advantageously at Murshidibad than at
his Court (Kachdrf). July 17 ; No. 10.
10.130. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a letter
from the Collector of Behar, recommending the imposition
of a fine upon occupants of estates who have not notified
their succession. July 3 ; No. 6.
10.131. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter
and enclosure from the Collector of Shalia'ba'd on the claims
of the Brahmans to compensation for grounds appropriated
to the use of the Port of Baxar. July 21 ; No. 20.
10.132. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter
from the Collector of Nadiy in exculpation of his conduct
regarding the heavy arrears outstanding in his District. July
21 ; No. 34.
10.133. Letter from Collector of Jessor, submitting proposals for fann-
ing Muhammadpur, K.dlida'spur, etc. for 10 years. July 17 ;
No. 49-
10.134. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, approving of the above,
but directing him to explain why the resources of the Mahals
have fallen short. July 7 ; No. 50.
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294 BENGAL RECORDS. [JULY 1801.
10.135. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting on the petition of
Ra*dha* Mohan Ghosh, and submitting letter of the Salt Agent
on the subject. July 7 ; No. 52,
10.136. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply; directing him to sell
the lands of Ra*dha* Mohan. July 7 ; No. 53.
10.137. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting an answer from
the Zaminda'r of Nadiya* to his letter respecting Henckellganj.
July 10 ; No. 50.
10.138. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to com-
municate to the Raja* particulars respecting the lease, and
offer the Ganj to him at Rs. 500. July 10 ; No. 31.
10.139. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating particulars respecting
Henckellganj. July 31 ; No. 21.
10.140. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, approving of his proposals
to farm the above. July 31.
10.141. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting an instalment
agreement (Kistbandf) executed by the ZaimndaYs Diwa*n
for repaying- a suspension of Rs. 10,000. July 31 ; No. 32.
Approved.
10.142. Letter from Collector of Ra*jshhf, recommending advance
of Takavi in Kismat Maria*. July 10 ; No. 9.
10.143. Letter to Collector of Raj'shhi in reply, directing him to
endeavour to let the Kismat in farm. July 10.
10.144. Letter from Collector of Rajsha*hi, transmitting proceedings
on a representation that Chuna" Dhukra" was purchased under
a fictitious name by the Ra*ja\ July 24 ; No. 16.
10.145. Letter to Collector of Rajshdhf, directing him to sell the above
Mahal. July 24.
10.146. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter
from the Magistrate at Bfrbhrfm, relative to the Rdja* 7 s means
of subsistence, for report July 3 ; No. i.
10.147. Letter to Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter and
enclosures from the Collector of ShaMbdd respecting hemp.
July 3-
10.148. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing a suspension
of Rs. 1500 to be granted to the Ra^ of Nagpur, July 24 ;
No. 46.
10.149. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that no coercive
measure be used to recover balances from the Ra'ja' of Nagpur
without a reference to Government July 21 ; No. 41.
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10.150. Letter from Secretary to Government, stating that the Zamfnddr
has no authority to make the Settlement of the Nimak Sdyer
Mahal, and requesting the Board to report the best mode
of making a Settlement of it without obstructing the manufac-
ture of saltpetre. July 21; No. 47.
10.151. Letter from Collector of ShtfhAbld, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from the Commercial Resident at Patnd respecting
hemp. July 3 ; No. 17.
10.152. Letter from Collector of Shhbd, transmitting Provisional
Settlement of Paudr. July 14; No. 27.
10,153- Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd in reply, directing him to state
in what manner the Mahal was formerly managed, and what
were the receipts. July 14 ; No. 28.
10.154. Letter to Collector of Silhet, directing him to release the
defaulters mentioned in his letter of 3oth June, and to write
off the arrears. July 2 1 .
10.155. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, stating that he is taking the
deposition of rayats to ascertain the produce of Rdjd Madhu
Sinh's lands. July 7 ; No. 2.
10.156. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, directing him to report without
further delay on the Tdluks in Kasm^r annexed to Sran.
July 14-
10.157. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting forms of engage-
ments entered into by Farmers of Mulki Bali July 10;
No- 54.
10.158. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting orders of Government
on the Settlement of the Nimak Sdyer Mahal.
10.159. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, requesting instructions
respecting the late property of Rj^ Naba Krishna. July 10 ;
No* io-
1 0,1 60. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, directing him to
register the names of Rdjkrishna and Gopf Mohan as succes-
sors to Rdjd Naba Krishna. July 10.
10.161. Letter from Sub-Treasurer, stating that Rs. 19,856 were paid
in payment of past arrears of Rj Iswar Chdndv July 24 ;
No. 49.
10.162. Letter to Sub-Treasurer, with instructions regarding the appro-
priation of the proceeds of Rj Iswar Chdnd's lands sold
at the Presidency. July 31.
10.163. Letter from Collector of Behar, informing that the Rdjd of
29 6 BENGAL RECORDS. [Jutv 1801.
Paldmau declines to deliver papers required of him, and
recommending that a fine be levied upon him. July 21 ;
No. 17.
10.164. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to state
in what manner he would enforce the proposed fine. July ax.
10.165. Letter to. Collector of Behar, directing him to impose a fine
on proprietors who have neglected to report their accession
to estates. July 21.
10.166. Letter from Collector of Bardwdi*, reporting that the Rdjd has
paid up the arrears and satisfied the judgment of the Court.
July 14 ; No. 14.
10.167. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, regarding the Ihtimdniddri
establishment of Calcutta and its environs. July 14; No. 29.
10.168. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing him to
furnish the account statement (Jamd Wdsil Bdki) of the several
Ihtimdmddrs. July 14; No. 30,
10, $69, Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, reporting that Rdjd
Iswar Chdnd has sold his interest in the Madrasd Mahal to
Prdn Krishna Biswds. Jtily 21 ; No. i.
10.170. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands in reply, directing him to
make the necessary transfer in the Register. July 21,
10.171. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, directing him to pay Mr.
Johnstone Rs. 5000 for compensation on account of the
ground for the new College, July 21.
10.172. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, staling that everything
is ready for measuring Calcutta, July 24 \ No. 27.
10.173. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, stating that he has
appointed a manager to the estate of Rdjd Rdjkrishna and
Gopf Mohan. July 31 ; No. 16.
10.174. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, stating that lands held by
policemen (Ghdtwdls) cannot be resumed, July 28;
No. 39.
10.175. Letter to Governor-General in Council, regarding the claims
of the widows and grandsons of the late Rdjd R&jballabh
to monthly allowance (Mushdhard) from the Boaargomedpur
and Rdjnagar estates, July 24 ; No. 42.
10.176. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding report on
the petition of Prasanna Rdi and others, claiming suspensions
for damages to lands by the Ganges. July 31 ; No, 7,
10.177. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, respecting lands held rent-
AUG. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 297
free on condition of the holders guarding the hill passes.
July 28 ; No. 39.
10.178. Letter from Secretary to Government, forwarding a letter from
the Magistrate at Mirza*pur, directing that the necessary
deductions be made in the assessment (Jamd) on the Zamfn-
daYs lands, on account of ground relinquished for enlarging
the town of Mirzdpur. July 28 ; No. 10.
10.179. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
the Magistrate at Tipperah, directing that the necessary ad^-
justment be made with the Chaudhrfs of Pargana Tora" on
account of the ground occupied by the police station (Tha'na*)
at Haj'iganj. July 28; No. n.
i 0,1 So. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding a letter from Kdlf
Piasa*d Rai on the part of Raja* Rijkrishna, respecting Tapp
HaVilf Muhammadpur. July 28 ; No. 42.
10,181* Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to advertise for
proposals to farm the above* July 28.
10.182. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, remarking on the refractory
conduct of GhuUm Nabf. July 31 ; No. 22.
10.183. Letter from Collector of Nadiya\ transmitting a statement of
lands belonging to Harekrishna Ra"i, but in possession of the
Salt Agent. July 31 ; No. 18.
io,t84. Letter to Collector of Nadiya* in reply, stating that he should
have referred Harekrishna to the Court (Addlat) instead of
deputing an officer (Amin). July 31.
10.185. Letter to Collector of Nadiya*, transmitting account sale of
lands lately belonging to Ra*ja* Iswar Cha*nd Rdi, sold on the
i8th July, with directions to state the amount of arrears still
due from him* July 31.
AUGUST, 1801,
1 0,1 86. Letter to Messrs. Keble and others, transmitting Government
proceedings on theif application for the renewal of the lease
of Bdnka Nal Tolls* August 24 ; No. 28.
10.187. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting Government orders
respecting the union of Behar Districts. August 1 1.
j 0,1 88. Letter from Collector of Behar, stating that he thinks that the
Ra*j of Paldmau would not resist the writ (Dastak) demanding
a fine, August n ; No. 24.
298 BENGAL RECORDS. [AUG. 1801.
10.189. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting Government orders
regarding an allowance to be made to the family of the late
Sujd Kulf Khn, Manlr-ud-dauM. August n.
10.190. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting a letter from Collector
of Tipperah, to whom he is to send 100 maunds of potatoes.
August 25.
10.191. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting Government orders re-
specting ground wanted for Cantonments at Gay. August 28.
10.192. Letter from Collector of Benares, forwarding a letter from Rdjd
Udit N&dyan, complaining against his manager (Dfwdn), and
soliciting that he be vested with the management of his own
estate. August 25 ; No. 39.
10.193. Letter to Collector of Benares in reply, requesting to be in-
formed of the original employment of the manager (Diwn).
August 25.
10.194. Letter from Collector of Benares, reporting on the Niinak
Sdyer, or Salt Mahal, of Magrd. August 28; No. u.
10,193. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting having delivered
over Mahals to the Collector of Midnapur. August 8 ;
No. 21.
10.196. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, transmitting resolutions of
Government regarding seamen (Lashkars) who may apply for
admission in the Invalid Establishment. August 25.
10.197. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding copy of a represen-
tation (Arzi) from Rdjd Rdjkrishna's manager (Sarbardhkdr).
August 4; No. 19.
10.198. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him to collect the rents
in the mode he thinks most proper. August 4.
10.199. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a representa-
tion from three proprietors of Chandradwfp. August 4;
No. 28.
10.200. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that each of the
dissenting proprietors may have separate possession of their
shares. August 4.
10.201. Letter from Collector of Dacca, stating that he has issued
instructions to the manager of Chandradwfp, August 8 ;
No. 25.
10.202. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, stating that the subsist-
ence (Nnkr) lands are to be included in the partition.
August 8.
AUG. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 299
10.203. Letter from Collector 1 of Dinjpur, stating that Siirjya NMyan's
lands will sell as well in his District as anywhere. August 4;
No. 2a.
10.204. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur, directing him to sell the lands.
August 4 ; No. 2b.
10.205. Letter from Collector of Din^jpur, requesting orders respect-
ing lands lately belonging to Mr. Fernandez. August 8;
No. 39.
10.206. Letter to Collector of Dinjpur in reply, authorizing him to
dispose of them. August 8.
10.207. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, transmitting account sale
of Fernandez' property. August 21 ; No. 30.
10.208. Letter from Collector of Din^jpur, forwarding a letter from Mr.
Fernandez praying for relief. August 21 ; No. 31.
10.209. Letter from Collector of Dinjpur, stating particulars respecting
defaulters who wilfully withhold their revenues. August 25 ;
No. 44.
10.210. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, approving of his
imposing the fine prescribed. August 25.
10.211. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting reports
from the Collectors of Midnapur and Jessor regarding Klntin-
gos' allowances. August 4 ; No. 96.
10.212. Letter to Governor-General in Council, recommending a fine
of Rs. 10 per diem to be levied on the Rijd of PaL&nau.
August ii | No. 25.
10.213. Letter to Governor-General in Council, forwarding a letter from
the Collector of Midnapur, stating the damages done by the
rise of the river, and recommending assistance to be afforded
to the rayats. August 25 ; No. 2.
10.214. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a letter from the
Salt Agent of 24 Pargan^s respecting Malai. August 28 ;
No. 31.
10.215. Letter to Collector of Jessor, authorizing for the present sus-
pensions on account of salt-land rents (KMl&is). August 28.
10.216. Letter from Collector of Murshic&bdd, with a letter from the
Superintendent of Embankments (Puls), stating the extraordi-
nary rise of the river. August 18 3 No. 18.
10.217. Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, transmitting account sale of
Kismat SarfnCzpur. August 4 1 No. 64.
10.218. Letter from Collector of 24 Parganas, transmitting an establish-
300 BENGAL RECORDS. [Auo. 1801.
ment statement for managing Rjd Rdj'krishna's estate. August
4; No. 34.
10.219. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhf, directing him to suspend the
operations of the Regulations in Pargand Lashkarpur for the
present, in consequence of the overflowing of the river.
August 28 ; No. 35.
10.220. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, directing him to inform the
Collector of Murshiddbdd of the result of the sale of Rdjd
Sdrjya Nryan ; s lands. August 25.
10.221. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting orders for
the discontinuance of the manufacture of salt in the Province
of Benares. August 4 ; 'No. 10.
10.222. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
the Magistrate at Bdkarganj, proposing to occupy the ground
at Barisdl in consequence of the removal of the Court
(KacMri) from Bdkarganj to that place. August 14 ; No. 7.
10.223. Letter from Secretary to Government, forwarding a letter from
the Magistrate at Bdkarganj, showing the indispensable neces-
sity of establishing a Bdzdr at Barisdl. August 14 ; No, 9a.
10.224. Letter from Secretary to Government, forwarding a letter from
the Magistrate at Tipperah, and directing the Collector to
report on the state of the embankments at and near the
place where the casualty is stated to have taken place.
August 18; No. 12.
10.225. Letter to Collector of Sran, transmitting Government orders
regarding the union of the Districts in the Behar Province.
August it.
10.226. Letter to Collector of Shhbdd, regarding the union of the
Behar Districts. August n.
10.227. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, regarding the union of the Behar
Districts. August n.
10.228. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a statement of
Mahals annexed to S&an in 1200 r.s. August 18 ; No. 20.
10.229. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, forwarding instructions respect-
ing the number of Bzrs worked by the Salt Agent August 8 j
No. 17.
10.230. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting orders of Government
directing an allowance of Rs. 300 to be granted to the family
of the late RdjsC Rdjballabh. August 1 1.
10.231. Letter from Collector of Dacca, forwarding a petition from
SEPT. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 301
Nflkanth Basu, styling himself the Farmer of the estate of
the late Siirjya Ndrdyan Rdi. August 21 ; No. 20.
10.232. Letter to Collector of Dacca, directing him not to comply with
the petitioner's request, but to proceed to the sale of the
above. August 21.
10.233. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, reporting that the embank-
ments (Bdndhs) of Durgdpur have burst, and that it may
prove detrimental to the crops. August n \ No. 18.
10.234. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, stating that the Ra*ja is
extremely dilatory in paying his revenues. August 18 ; Xo. 36.
10.235. Letter to Collector of Bardwan in reply, approving of his advice
to the Raja. August 18.
10.236. Letter to Collector of Bardwan, directing him to report iht
result of the sale of the late Siirjya Ndrdyan's lands to the
Collector of Murshiddbad. August 25.
10.237. Letter to Collector of Dacca on the same. August 25.
10.238. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, stating particulars of the
inundation in his District. August 25 ; No. i.
10.239. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, directing him to report the
result of the sale of Siirjya Ndrdyan's knds to the Collector
of Murshidaba'd. August 25.
10.240. Letter to Secretary to Government, regarding the failure of the
embankments (Bandhs) in Murshiddbdd. August 25.
10.241. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargands, directing him to state the
boundaries of the Madrasa" Mahal. August 25.
SEPTEMBER, 1801.
10.242. Application of Messrs. Taylor and Royd, transmitting copy
of a letter written by them to the Collector of Bardwan on
behalf of Raja Rdjkrishna. September 25 ; No. i.
10.243. Petition from Birndth Rai, complaining of unjust confinement
in Rdjshdhi. September 4 ; No. 42.
10.244. Letter to Collector of Behar, authorizing a fine to be levied
from the Zamindar of Palamau. September i.
10.245. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting Government orders
on the investigation proposed to be held to inquire into losses
sustained by the holders of Government (khds) Mahals.
September 8.
10.246. Letter to Collector of Behar, directing him, if he thinks it
302 BENGAL RECORDS. [SEPT.
necessary, to prepare a draft for the purpose of punishing
persons who ill-treat the officers'of Government September 1 5 .
10.247. Letter from Collector of Behar, transmitting an application for
the purchase of land on which grain stores (Gold's) are
erected. September 15 ; No. 53.
10.248. Letter to Collector of Benares, directing him to report generally
on the claims of Messrs. Colvins and Bazett September i j
No. 4.
10.249. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur, transmitting orders of Go-
vernment regarding lands held by Kaniingos. September i.
10.250. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, stating that the Raj has
paid up his arrears to the end of Srban. September 8 ;
No. 20.
10.251. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, reporting on the damages
sustained on account of the rise of waters. September 22 ;
No. 64.
10.252. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, proposing further measures
for the settlement of estates (Hudas) to be sold in MandalgMt.
September 22 ; No. 105. Approved.
10.253. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, directing him to report
on the resources of lands resumed from Gokul Ghoshal.
September i.
10.254. Circular letter to Collectors, directing them to report the quan-
tity of land held by Europeans in their respective Districts.
September n.
10.255. Report from Collectors, regarding the state to which the indigo
manufacturers are, thrown by rival factories being erected too
near each other. September 22 ; Nos. 76-96.
10.256. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a statement of
allowances receivable by the late Kaniingos. September 4 ;
No. 57.
10.257. Letter from Collector of Dacca, containing information regard-
ing balances due from Bozargomedpur, JUjnagar, and Chandra-
dwip. September 15 ; No. 41.
10.258. Letter to Collector of Dinjpur, transmitting Government orders,
and directing him to report on the sale of lands lately the
property of Mr. Fernandez. September i.
10.259. Letter from Collector of Dinjpur, proposing rent (Jam) of the
escheated Jdgfr of the late Rajd Rajballabh, and recommending
that it be sold. September 25 ; No. 9.
SEPT. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 303
10.260. Letter to Governor-General in Council, reporting on a petition
transmitted through the Judge of Jessor respecting the Nawr
estate. September n ; No. 42.
10.261. Letter from Agent at Hijili, reporting that several embankments
(B&idhs) have suffered, and the country is inundated. Sep-
tember i j No. 21.
10.262. Letter from Agent at Hijili, reporting the death of R4j
Debendra N&dyan of SujamuteL September 4; No. 67.
10.263. Letter to Agent at Hijili, directing him to take charge of the
estate. September 4.
10.264. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating particulars regarding the
inundation. September n; No. 21.
10.265. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, regarding the lands of Darp
Nryan directed to be resumed. September i.
10.266. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, directing that relief be aiforded
to the sufferers from inundation. September i ; No. 10.
10.267. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, requesting submission of
statement of Rjd Brajdnand's lands for sale. September i.
10.268. Letter from Collector of Murshiddbdd, transmitting translation
of an application from Rj Loknith. September 22 ; No. 29.
10.269. Letter from Collector of Murshid^bdd, proposing suspension of
the operation of the Regulation, in consequence of the rise of
the river. September 29; No. 17. Approved.
10.270. Letter to Collector of Nadiy, forwarding Government orders
for the recovery of the suspensions granted to the Rdjl
September n.
10.271. Letter to Collector of Nadiy, directing him to continue to report
on the damages caused by the inundation. September 8.
10 .272. Letter from Collector of Nadiy^ transmitting a petition from
theZammddrofNadiyl September 15 ; No. 17.
10 273. Letter to Collector of Nadiy in reply, informing him that it is
' preferable to attach the estate than to impose fines. Septem-
ber 15 ; No. 19.
10 274 Letter from Collector of Nadiyd, stating that the amount due
1 from the Rj of Nadiy has been paid September 18;
No. 8. t _
I0 2 75 . Letter from Collector of Rdjshdhi, reporting on the damage
sustained by the rise of the river. September 22 ; No. 65.
I0 276 Letter from Collector of Rjshif, submitting an establishment
1 for the attachment of lands. September 22 ; No. 57.
3<>4 BENGAL RECORDS, [OCT. 1801.
10.277. Letter to Collector of Rdjshdhi, stating in his opinion that it
would be preferable to impose fines than to attach the lands.
September 22 ; No. 58*
10.278. Letter from Collector of Sha*ha"ba"d, reporting want of rain in
Zild Barhf. September 15 ; No. 34.
10.279. Letter from Collector of Nadiya*, stating that the river has risen
six inches since the isth. September 18 ; No. 63.
10.280. Letter from Collector of Nadiytf, with a further report on the
effects of inundation. September 29; No. 37.
10.281. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter
from the Collector of Tipperah, recommending that Mr.
Harris be permitted to hold land applied for. September 25 ;
No. 43-
10.282. Letter from Collector 1 of Tipperah, transmitting an application
from Mr. Harris to hold land. September 25 ; No. 41.
10.283. Letter" from Collector of Tipperah, respecting the payment of
compensation on account of salt-land rents (Khdldrfs) for the
Kardwa* Zamfnda*rs. September 25 ; No. 44*
10.284. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, forwarding correspondence
with the Commercial Resident at Patnd respecting the Salt
(Nimak Sdyer) Mahal September 22 ; No* 69*
OCTOBER, 1801.
10.285. Lette* to Accountant to the Board, transmitting Government
orders regarding the demand of the Honourable Company on
the estate of the late Mr. Keble. October 2.
10.286. Letter to Accountant, transmitting a statement of villages
heretofore held as LftJhirfj by Rja" Braja'nand, the assessment
on which was approved on 3oth July. October 9 ; No. 13.
10.287. Petition from James Holland and others, complaining that the
Collector of Dacca will not attend to their petitions for
separating lands. October 16; No. 43.
10.288. Letter from Collector of Benares, stating that much land has
been lost on account of the encroachments of the river.
October 16 ; No. 3.
10.289. Letter from Collector of Benares, transmitting a letter from the
&ija* complaining of Sukh Ldl's malversation. October 2* -
No. 50. '
10.290. Letter from Collector of Beliaf, regarding the allowances
OCT. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 305
receivable by the late Sadr Kniingos of Behar.
No. 12,
10.291. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, directing him to report
the age, etc. of the Kdmingos, October 16,
10.292. Letter to Collector of Behar, asking for reply to orders re-
garding the abolition of the two Collectorships in Behar.
October 23.
10.293. Letter to Collector of Bardw&i, transmitting certificates, with
directions to pay the several pensions to the widows of persons
destroyed by explosions of powder works. October 13.
10.294. Letter from Collector of Bardwa*n, stating his opinion that an
Assistant should be deputed to adjust disputes in Bishnupur.
October 27 ; No. i.
10.295. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, transmitting a statement of
Thanddarf, Bahalf, and ChaTsdn lands. October 2 ; No. 4Sa.
10.296. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, demanding explanation
on the above. October 2.
10.297. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, transmitting petitions from
the purchasers of lands in Panchet, and reporting that he was
not able to induce them to receive back their cash. October
16 ; No. 25.
10.298. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhrfm, stating having informed the
Collector of Murshida'ba'd of the sale of Surjya N&ayan RaTs
lands, October 9 ; No. 34.
10.299. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, submitting a representation
(Arzi) from 10 ZamuidaVs praying for separation. October 10 \
No. 27.
10.300. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting a list of
defaulters whom he proposes to fine. October 9 : No. 61.
Approved.
10.301. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, explaining particulars of
the establishment entertained for the Ka'pa's Mahal. October
20; No. i.
10.302. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, explaining particulars of
arrears due from undivided estates, but the rent (Jama 1 ) of
which is collected from many persons. October 20 ; No. 5.
10.303. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, forwarding instruc-
tions. October 20.
10.304. Circular orders to Collectors, etc., directing that the cultivation
of maize and potatoes be extended. October 13,
306 BENGAL RECORDS. [Ocr. 1801.
10.305. Letter from Collector of Dacca, transmitting a letter from the
Nawdb. October 2 ; No. 50.
10.306. Letter to Collector of Dacca in reply, directing him to stop the
payment of the pension of the late Mirza* Mahdf. October 2.
10.307. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting Mr. Holland's petition
for report. October 16.
10.308. Letter to Collector of Dinjpur, directing that compensation be
granted to Ba*bu Ra*m to the amount of 10 per cent, on the
proceeds of the lands of Mr. Fernandez. October 27.
10.309. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, reporting that the Ijara* and
Punya* lands are said to have been in the Rj's family.
October 30; No. 29.
10.310. Letter to Collector of Dinijpur in reply, directing him to make
over the lands to the warder of the shrine. October 30.
10.311. Letter from Agent at Hijili, transmitting particulars respecting
Birkul, under orders for sale. October 2 ; No. 16.
10.312. Letter to Agent at Hijili in reply, directing that orders respecting
the 9 annas division of the above be not carried into effect
October 2 ; No. 17.
10.313. Letter from Collector of Jessor, stating particulars respecting
the purchase of Baishnabpur. October 2 j No* 48.
10.314. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that he has deputed
a SazaVal to take charge of Henckellganj. October 9 ; No. 58.
10.315. Letter from Collector of Jessor, transmitting a letter from Mr.
Anderson for permission to hold 4 bights of land. October
13 ; No. 26. Complied with, October 27.
10.316. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, submitting particulars of
lands in Maindchaura* claimed by Raja* Brajdnand. October
9; No. n.
10.317. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, forwarding instructions
for assessing the lands* October 9 ; No. 12,
10.318. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, requesting reply to proposi-
tions respecting payment of pensions to Brdhmans, October
16; No. 21.
10.319. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, forwarding statement of
resumed rent-free lands for sale. October 23 ; No* 57.
10.320. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, directing that the lands be
sold. October 23,
10.321. Letter to Collector of Midnapur, transmitting instructions to
afford relief to sufferers by inundation. October 30 ; No. 3.
OCT. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 307
10.322. Letter from Collector of Maimansinh, stating devastations
committed by wild elephants. October 9 ; No. 56.
IO >3 2 3 Letter to Collector of Maimansinh in reply, stating that the
Board does not think proper to establish a Kheda\ October 9.
10,324. Letter from Collector of Nadiya", reporting that the river has
fallen. October 9 ; No. 37.
10.323. Letter from Collector of Nadiya*, forwarding translation of a
petition from RaJ Sambhu Chandra. October 9 ; No. Si.
10.326. Letter to Collector of Nadiya, directing him to refer Sambhu
Chandra to the courts of justice for recovery of his monthly
allowance (Musha'hara). October 9.
10.327. Letter from Collector of Nadiya", transmitting a petition from
the Tlukda"rs of Pargana* Anwarpur. October 13 ; No. 55.
10.328. Letter to Collector of Nadiya" in reply, approving of the union
of the estates. October 13.
10.329. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting a petition from
Khosh Bakhsh regarding the resumption of a Jagir. October
30 ; No. 34-
10.330. Letter to Collector of Pumiah, forwarding instructions on the
above. October 30 ; No. 36.
10.331. Letter from Collector of Rajshalii, transmitting a petition from
a defaulter, praying to pay his arrears by instalments. October
9 ; No. 14-
10.332. Letter from Collector of Rangpur, transmitting petitions from
the representative of Ndzfr Deo Khagendra N&fyan respecting
his stipend receivable from the Rlja* of Kuch Behar. October
13 ; NO. 9.
10.333. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, forwarding instructions on the
above. October 13.
10.334. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter and
enclosure from Mr. Edmonstone respecting the causes of
inundation. Octobers; No. 18.
10.335. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a letter from
the Hon'ble Court of Directors, calling for any further
information that may have been obtained respecting the
cultivation of potatoes, and directing that seed be afforded
gratuitously where it may be required, and that measures be
taken for extending the cultivation of Indian corn or maize.
October 13 ; No. 48-
10.336. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that a prosecu-
3 o8 BENGAL RECORDS. [Oar. 1801.
tion be instituted against the Bhdgalpur Treasurer for the re-
covery of Rs. 17,000, being part of a remittance plundered
by gang robbers (Ddkdits). October 13 \ No. 3.
10.337. Letter to Collector of Sdran, with orders regarding allowances
payable to the Kdmingos. October 16 ; No. 16.
10.338. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, stating that a dreadful
affray took place on the 9th August at Karsand. October
13; No. 61.
10.339. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, requesting permission to
advance Takavi to the amount of Rs. 10,000, October 23 ;
No. 12.
10.340. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, directing that no advance
shall exceed more than 5 per cent of the revenue paid to
Government (Sadr Jamd). October 23.
10.341. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, granting leave to Mr. Rawlin-
son to reside in his District. October 23 ; No. 46.
10.342. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, submitting provisional
Settlement of Tdlukd Riippur for 10 years- October 23 ;
No. 49.
10.343. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd in reply, requesting to know
if the land has been purchased on account of Government.
October 23.
10.344. Letter from Collector of Silhet, respecting the Mahals held by
the late Kdmingos. October 15 ; No. 33.
10.345. Letter to Collector of Silhet, approving of his deputing an
Amfn to survey and measure those lands. October 16.
10.346. Letter to Collector of Tirhut, transmitting a letter from Secre-
tary to Government, containing particulars respecting Salt
(Nimak Sdyer) Mahals. October 9 ; No, 69.
10.347. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, relative to the allowances of
the late Sadr Kdmingos. October 16 ; No. 14.
10.348. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, transmitting petition from
the Zaminddr of Bhulud. October 2 ; No. 12.
10.349. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, authorizing Mr. Harris to
hold 50 bighds of land. October 9.
10.350. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating that the Rdjd has
instituted a suit against the Salt Department. October 13 ;
No. 24.
10.351. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, slating particulars relative
to the Rdjd's balances. October 13; No, 52.
Nov. iSoi.] BOARD OF REVEb 7 UE SERIES. 309
I0 35 2 - Letter to Collector of Tipperah, directing him to inform the
R4j that he must adjust his claims with the Salt Deiaitnu'n:
as soon as possible. October 13.
I0 j353- Letter from Collector of Tipperah, recommending that sundry
insolvent defaulters be released from confinement. October
27 ; NO. 3.
i>354- Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting a letter
from the Collector of Benares, and submitting propositions
respecting the lands which were cut away and carried from
one side of the river to the other. October 16 ; No. 4.
10 355' Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting a petition
from the Tahsildar of Lansikhali reporting the injury tiie
estates have suffered from the encroachments of the river.
October 27; No. 14.
10,356. Letter from Secretary to Government, approving of the orders
issued to the Collector of Midnapur for discontinuing the
allowances for the support of the poor, on the demise of tho
parties at present receiving them. October 23.
I0 j357- Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting a statement
of sums issued for the relief of the sufferers from the late-
inundation. October 27 ; No. 10.
10,358. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, relative to the revenue of
the Bhuiydri Mahal. October 30 ; No. 23.
NOVEMBER, 1801.
I0 >359 Application from Dr. Anderson, requesting copy of Mr.
Jenning's representation regarding his objections to his estab-
lishing Indigo Works in Jessor, to enable him to reply thereto.
November 27 \ No. 43.
10.360. Letter to Dr. Anderson in reply, stating that Mr. Jcnning's
application to prevent his erecting Indigo Works at Nilganj
and Daulatpur has been refused. November 27.
10.361. Letter to Mr. Ahmuty, late Commissioner of Kuch Uehar,
transmitting orders, with directions to state if any further
rules are necessary for the administration of the revenue in
that District. November 6.
10.362. Letter to Collector of Benares, forwarding orders relative to
compensation allowed to proprietors of Mguzaxi lands
attached to Jaunpur Cantonments. November 6.
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3io BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1801.
10.363. Letter to Collector of Benares, transmitting orders calling for
the required information regarding lands lost by the encroach-
ment of the river Ganges. November 24.
10.364. Letter from Collector of Behar, stating the mode in which the
revenues of villages, the property of deceased proprietors, are
paid. November 6 ; No. 33.
10.365. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting instructions on the
above. November 6 ; No. 33.
10.366. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting on the subject of
forming the Behar Districts into two Collectorships. Novem-
ber 13 ; No. 28.
10.367. Letter to Collector of Behar, transmitting orders respecting
fining landholders. November 24.
10.368. Letter from Collector of Behar, respecting village Mukubpur
and Shdistdpur, and regarding the profits arising from the
ferry (Ghdt) boats. November 24 ; No. 40.
10.369. Letter from Collector of Bardwan, stating the amount of Rdjd's
balances, and proposing to impose a daily fine. November
10 ; No. 47. Approved.
10.370. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, stating that he has fined the
lUjd, but ineffectually. November 20 ; No. 9.
10.371. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn, directing him to forward a
statement of Kdsipur to be sold. November 20 ; No. 10.
10.372. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, recommending the nomina-
tion of natives to investigate claims to pensions. November
17 ; No. 28.
I0 373- Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur in reply, declining to comply
with his request November 17.
10.374. Letter from Collector of Bhdgalpur, transmitting particulars
regarding Government (khds) Mahals and disqualified proprie-
tors. September 24 ; No. 44.
10.375. Letter to Collector of Bhdgalpur, directing him to exert himself
to let the Government (khds) lands in Farm. November 24.
10.376. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, reporting that a suit has
been instituted against the Treasurer for the recovery of the
amount of treasure plundered. November 27 ; No. 12.
10.377. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, authorizing establishment in
the Kdpds Mahal for managing the Flagstaff. November 6.
10.378. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting orders respecting
annexations and separations. November 10.
Nov. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 311
10.379. Letter to Collector of Dacca, transmitting orders respecting the
Ba*za"r at Barisal November 10.
10.380. Letter from Collector of Dina*jpur, transmitting papers presented
by the Legal Agent (Vakil) of Ra*ni Saraswatf. November
16; No. 8.
10.381. Letter to Collector of Dinajpur, directing him to conform to
orders of the 3oth October respecting the shrine at Purwa*.
November 16 ; No. 9.
10.382. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding a decision of Court
with respect to Henckellganj. November 10 ; No. 10.
10.383. Letter to Collector of Jessor, directing him to submit a draft for
a motion to be made to the Court. November 10 ; No. n.
10.384. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that the proprietors
of 80 villages have paid up their arrears. November 6 ;
No. 67.
10.385. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargands, proposing a new
measurement of the town of Calcutta. November 1 7 ; No.
29. Refused.
10.386. Letter to Collector of Ra*jsha*h{, authorizing the advance of any
sum not exceeding Rs. 1000 to sufferers from inundation.
November 6.
10.387. Letter to Collector of Rangpur, transmitting a letter from
Secretary to Government, with directions to prepare draft of
clauses of a Regulation respecting resumption of rent-free
lands. November 6.
10.388. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting reports from
the Collectors of Nadiya*, Ra*jsha*hf, and Resident at Janglpur,
regarding relief afforded to sufferers from inundation. No-
vember 6 ; No. 37.
10.389. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that the pensions
granted to Pandits for preparing a code of Hindu Laws be
continued for life to their immediate descendants. November
6 ; No. 47.
10.390. Letter from Secretary to Government, directing that the villages
of Kalfganj, Jizira*, and Kerdniganj be separated from the Zila*
of Dacca, and annexed to the City jurisdiction. November
10 ; No. 3.
10.391. Letter to Secretary to Government, forwarding an application
from Captain Robertson to hold 50 bigha's of ground in
Bardwa*n., November r7 ; No. 7.
3*2 BENGAL RECORDS. [Nov. 1801.
$0,392. Letter from Secretary to Government, with Proceedings in the
Military Department, and directing advance required for the
discharge of arrears due to the officers in the Magazine
Establishment at BMgalpur. November 27 ; No. 7.
10.393. Letter from Collector of S&an, reporting on the subject of
forming the four Behar Districts into two. November 13 ;
No. 30.
10.394. Letter from Collector of Shhbd, on the same. November
13 ; No. 29.
,395- Letter to Collector of Shihlbdd, informing him that the fine
recommended to be levied on the proprietor of Mauzd Sekrali
cannot be sanctioned, and requesting him to prosecute his
inquiries regarding the illegal purchase. November 17 ;
No. 4.
10.396. Letter from 'Collector of Tirhut, stating that measures were
taken to repair the embankments at and near the Factory at
Singhid. November i ; No. 57.
10.397. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting on the difficulty of
procuring papers from the proprietors (M^liks) of Pansar,
and transmitting statement of the Mauz^ for sale. November
10 ; No. 41. Approved.
10.398. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, transmitting statement of
balances due from Zulfikar AH, who prays that the interest
due from him be remitted. November 13 ; No. 26.
10.399. Letter from Collector of Tirhut, reporting on the subject of
forming the Behar Districts into two Collectorships. Novem-
ber 13 ; No. 31.
10.400. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, transmitting orders respecting
the release of defaulters. November 10.
10.401. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting obstacles met with
in attaching the estate of Pandabr&n in Maichdul. Novem-
ber 24 ; No. 4-
T 0,402. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, forwarding instruc-
tions. November 24.
10,403. Letter from Agent at Tamluk, reporting having taken charge
of Bnkdndl, and stating rates of toll. November 10;
No. 16.
10,404* Letter to Agent at Tamluk in reply, informing him that the
Board awaits his reply regarding excavations, and approving
of the rates of tolls. November 10 ; No. 17.
DEC. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 313
10,405- Letter from Collector of Tipperah, stating particulars regarding
Pargans Jugdid and Tori November 24; No. 45.
10,406. Letter to Collector of Tipperah, authorizing the attachment of
Jugdid. November 24.
DECEMBER, 1801.
10.407. Application of B. Mason, requesting the Board's sanction to
the transfer of the Apail estate in Dindjpur, purchased by
him. December i ; No. 12.
10.408. Letter to B. Mason, transmitting a letter from Secretary to
Government, and directing him to state on what terms he is
willing to dispose of his right to the Apail estate to Govern-
ment. December 15.
10.409. Petition from K&idu Shh Fakfr, claiming compensation on
account of the land taken for the College. December i ;
No. 13.
10.410. Petition from Bdbu Ranjit Sinh, requesting to be allowed to
succeed his late father in managing the affairs of the Rdjd
of Benares. December i ; No. 65.
10.411. Petition from Mnik Kund and Bechu Kunda, complaining
against Klf Charan Hldr for preventing their selling betel-
nut as heretofore. December i ; No. 53.
10.412. Petition from Rijd Gangd Prasdd Sbh and others, stating that
the clerks (AmH) of the Judge and Collector have illegally
purchased their lands. December 15 ; No. 61.
10.413. Petition from Sib Nth Bhattdch&jya and others, claiming
pensions (Nakad Britti) from certain Pargans in R4jshdhf.
December 22 ; No. 32.
10.414. Letter from Collector of Behar, regarding the pension to
several Brdhmans claimed from the village of Gay Alamgfr-
pur. December 15 ; No. 19.
10.415. Letter to Collector of Behar in reply, containing observations
on the above pensions. December 15 ; No. 20.
10.416. Letter from Collector of Behar, recommending that rules in
sections 15 to 21 of Regulation 14 of 1793 be extended to
all cases of opposition to the Collectors and their officers.
December 15 ; No. 57.
10.417. Letter to Collector of Behar, stating that his proposition cannot
3 i4 BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1801.
be adopted, and directing him to submit such additional
rules as he may think necessary. December 15.
10.418. Letter from Collector of Behar, reporting additional expendi-
ture on account of making embankments in the Invalid
stations (Thna*s). December 22 ; No. 20.
10.419. Letter from Collector of Benares, reporting that he has taken
charge of the ZamindaVf of Benares from Mr. Routledge.
December 15; No. 54-
10.420. Letter from Collector of Bhagalpur, reporting on Village Head-
men (Mukaddams) who have refused to furnish the papers
required for the formation of the Quinquennial Register.
December 22; No. 17.
10.421. Letter to Collector of Bhagalpur in reply, directing him to
recommend a fine to be levied from the Village Heads
(Mukaddams). December 22.
10.422. Letter to Collector of jBhdgalpur, directing him to call upon
Mr. Fombell to make good the deficiency in the Public
Treasury, December 22 ; No. 34.
10.423. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, submitting a reduced
establishment for the management of Mahal Nay^garh.
December i ; No. 39.
10.424. Letter to Collector of Bfrbhiim in reply, stating that the Board
is of opinion that the establishment for the attachment of
Nay^garh is too high, and directing him to state his opinion
regarding the disposal of the defaulters' personal property.
December i.
10.425. Letter to Collector of Birbhiim, authorizing settlement of
Udanpur for three years at a reduced rent (Jama*). De-
cember i.
10.426. Letter from Collector of Birbhiim, reporting on the means of
subsistence possessed by the Raja*, and stating the extent of
his lands. December 15; No. 23.
10.427. Letter from Collector of Bfrbhiim, transmitting statement of
service (Chakra"n) lands of the Zaminddr to be sold for the
recovery of arrears due to Government on account of 1205
and 1206 Bengal era. December 15.
10.428. Letter to Collector of Bardwn, authorizing Captain Robertson.
to hold the ground required by him. December 15.
10.429. Letter from Collector of Bardwdn, transmitting copies of letters
from Mr. Blunt, on deputation to Bishnupur, stating his
DEC. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 315
apprehension of opposition from Rajd Chaitan Sinh, and
recommending the Raja* and his family be removed to
Bardwa*n until the objects of his deputation be completed ;
also requesting to be furnished with an official seal. Decem-
ber 18; No. 9.
10,430. Letter to Collector of Bardwdn in reply, disapproving Mr.
Blunt's proposition for Rj Chaitan Sinh's removal, but
authorizing him an official seal. December 18 ; No. 12.
1 0,43 r. Letter from Collector of Bardwa*n, transmitting instalment
statement (Kistbandi) for the discharge of the balance due
from Tha'kurda's Hazra" in confinement, and recommending
that it JDC accepted, and that he be released. December 29 ;
No. 79. Accepted.
10,432. Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting Proceed-
ings held by him to ascertain the damage done to the
estate of Gangd Dds by the encroachment of the river, and
soliciting an abatement of the rent (Jama*). December 8 \
No. 51.
*>433- Letter from Collector of Chittagong, transmitting abstract
measurement and survey of the reclaimed waste (Noa*ba"d)
lands resumed. December n ; No. 7.
10.434. Letter to Collector of Chittagong in reply, with instructions on
the above, and requiring further information. December
ii ; No. 8.
10.435. Letter to Collector of Chittagong, authorizing abatement on
the rent 0amd) of the estate of Ganga* Ds. December 22.
10.436. Circular order to the Collectors of Bfrbhiim, Chittagong, Jessor,
Murshiddba*d, Maimansinh, Rangpur, Silhet, Behar, Bhdgal-
pur, Midnapur, Dinajpur, Rajsh&ri, Tirhut, Purniah, 24
Parganas, and Bardwdn, and Agent at Hijili, authorizing them
to write off irrecoverable arrears of 1206. December 8.
10.437. Letter from Collector of Dacca, regarding the Nawa*r estate,
and reporting when the Nawa*ra* was first established. De-
cember 15 ; No. 45.
10.438. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on lands stated to
be held by boatmen (Dndis), in lieu of wages by the servants
of the Nawdbs of Dacca and Murshiddba*d. December 15 ;
Nos. 46 and 47.
10.439. Letter from Collector of Dacca, reporting on balances annually
withheld on account of the lands included in the Bricklayer's
3i6 BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1801.
Jdgir belonging to the Bdhldl Bdtf NawM. December 15;
No. 48.
10.440. Letter from Collector of Dindjpur, requesting to be informed
whether half-caste persons are to be considered as falling
under the 38th Regulation of 1793. December 29 ; No. So.
10.441. Letter to Collector of Dindjpur in reply, directing him to
furnish a statement of lands held by persons described as
half-castes. December 29.
10.442. Letter to Vice-President in Council, transmitting application
from Mr. B. Mason for permission to have the Apail estate
registered in his name. December i ; No. 3.
1 0,443. Letter to Governor-General in Council, with draft of a Regula-
tion for authorizing distress and sale of personal property of
defaulters, and for recovery of fines. December i ; No. 46*
10.444. Letter to Governor-General in Council, transmitting abstract of
expense incurred in adjusting the boundaries of the police
stations (Th&als) in Behar. December 22 ; No. 21.
10.445. Letter from Collector of Jessor, recommending the revenue
of Kismat Pargand Sibpur, receivable annually by the Salt
Agent of 24 Pargands, be in future paid to the Collector by
the Salt Agent. December i ; No. 6.
10.446. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting that the Tdluk-
dars of Bardid have resisted the officer (Amfn) deputed to
attach their estates, and recommending a fine. December 8 ;
No. 34.
10.447. Letter to Collector of Jessor in reply, directing him to report
the circumstances of the proprietors, and the rent (Jamd) of
the estate. December 8.
10.448. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding the Nawdrd lands in
his District December 15 ; No. 53.
10.449. Letter from Collector of Jessor, reporting on the rent (Jamd)
of Mauzd Bardid and the circumstances of its proprietors.
December 18 ; No. 34.
10.450. Letter from Collector of Jessor, regarding defaulters proposed
to be released from confinement. December 29 ; No. 5.
10.451. Letter to Collector of Jessor, authorizing release of the de-
faulters under certain conditions, and requiring him to report
the adjustment that he may make with them. December
29 ; No. 6.
10.452. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, requesting instructions with
DEC. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 317
respect to lands in Ka"sijor ordered to be purchased on
account of Government, provided adequate offers are not
made for them by individuals. December i ; No. 10.
10,453- Letter from Collector of Midnapur, with abstract account of
sums applied to the relief of the poor who were reduced to
distress through losses sustained from the late inundation.
Decembers; No. 27. Approved.
10.454. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, transmitting a statement
and Settlement account (Jamdbandi) of lands claimed by Rajd
Brajdnand in Maina'chaurd. December 8 ; No. 93.
10.455. Letter from Collector of Midnapur, requiring further instruc-
tions regarding a pension ordered to be paid by him. De-
cember 15 ; No. 32.
10.456. Letter to Collector of Midnapur in reply, stating that the
pension is to be equal to the pay of the person destroyed
by the explosion of the coining-houses. December 15.
10.457. Letter from Collector of Nadiya*, transmitting a letter from the
Committee appointed for ascertaining the cause of the late
inundation, and his reply. December i \ No. 23.
10.458. Letter to Collector of 24 Parana's, transmitting a letter from
Mr. Rose, and directing him to report whether the ground he
wishes to lease is registered as the property of Government
December 18.
10.459. Letter from Collector of 24 Pargana's, regarding the Govern-
ment (khds) Mahals, and Mahals of disqualified landholders,
and transmitting statements. December 22 ; No. 6.
10.460. Letter to Collector of 24 Pargana's, requiring a detailed report
of the heavy arrears outstanding in his District. December
29; NO. 22.
10.461. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting a statement of
the resources of the resumed Istimrari grant of the late Rdi
Jagat Ballabh, and recommending a settlement with the pro-
prietor. December n \ No. 27.
10.462. Letter from Collector of Purniah, reporting on damages done
to the estate of Bansibadan, in Pargana Shahbazpur, by the
encroachment of the river. December 15 ; No. 30.
10.463. Letter from Collector of Purniah, reporting on applications for
suspensions. December 18; No. 13.
10.464. Letter to Collector of Puraiah in reply, declining to recom-
mend the suspensions proposed by him, but authorizing him
3 i8 BENGAL RECORDS. [DEC. 1801.
to suspend enforcing the public demands within the current
year. December 18.
10.465. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting statement of the
net receipts of the 8 annas or one-half division of Kdnkjol for
the past eight years, since its annexation from Purniah to
Bhdgalpur. December 22 ; No. 30.
10.466. Letter from Collector of Purniah, transmitting a settlement
account of Pargand Telidghari, the resumed Jdgir of the late
Raja Roshan Bakht. December 27 ; No. 57.
10.467. Letter from Collector of Sdran, transmitting report of the
Kdniingos of Pargand Kasmar, regarding the pension claimed
by Bhairab Datta Misra. December 18 ; No. 8.
10.468. Letter to Collector of Sdran in reply, stating that the Kdndngo's
report is sufficient to warrant recommending the continuance
of the pension. December 8 ; No. 20.
10.469. Letter from Secretary to Government, authorizing continuance
of pension received by the late Rddhikd Dds to Sachinandan
Dds, for the continuance of a religious establishment in
Rdjshdhf. December i.
10.470. Letter from Secretary to Government, reporting the confiscation
of property belonging to Rddhd Kdnt Guha for resisting the
process of the Court at Maimansinh, and directing the sale of
it on account of Government. December 8 ; No. 7.
10.471. Letter from Secretary to Government, transmitting letter and
enclosure from the Collector of Nadiyd, reporting the expense
incurred in purchasing grain for the relief of persons who
have suffered from the late inundation. December 8; No. 22.
10.472. Letter from Secretary to Government, approving of the senti-
f* ' ments expressed tly the Board on the subject of a letter from
proprietors of Incligb Works. December 29 ; No. 64.
10.473. .Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, transmitting Provisional
'^ettlengjght for ten years of the Sir Mahals, the property of
Government December 8 ; No. 14.
10.474. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd, directing him to inform the ,
Board whether Rdjd Bikraradrjit Sinh has declined taking
-- feack-his lands.- December ir.* -
10.475. Letter from Collector of Shdhdbdd, transmitting his Proceedings
on pensions exceeding Rs. 50 per annum. December n;
No. 31.
10.476. Letter to Collector of Shdhdbdd transmitting Board's Pro-
DEC. 1801.] BOARD OF REVENUE SERIES. 319
ceedings on the above for his information and guidance.
December n.
10.477. Letter from Collector of Tipperah, reporting on the encroach-
ment of the river, and recommending that an opening be cut
above Kumill. December 18 ; No. 14.
10.478. Letter to Collector of Tipperah in reply, directing him to
transmit a drawing of the new cut proposed by him to alter
the course of the river Gumtf. December 15.
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