Autograph letter signed in the hand of the author : Calcutta (India), 1786 February 20.

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Autograph letter signed in the hand of the author : Calcutta (India), 1786 February 20.

Letter, hand written and signed to unknown recipient, "Sir," regarding Cornwallis' appointment as governor general of Bengal, and the hope "that your excursion will assess the purpose of reestablishing your health." The situation of a Mr. Nilton is also mentioned.

1 item (1 folded sheet) : paper with gilt edge ; 24 cm.

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Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805

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Governor General of India and British army officer. From the description of Papers of Charles Cornwallis, Marquis Cornwallis, 1614-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068310 British general; second in command in North America during Revolution, surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. Later governor-general of India. From the description of Proclamation, 1781 March 18, North Carolina. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86156104 Charle...

Bengal (India). Governor-General (1786-1793 : Cornwallis)

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