Warren Hastings, Cheyt Singh, and the Begums of Oude, 1764-1784 : manuscript, [1903?].

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Warren Hastings, Cheyt Singh, and the Begums of Oude, 1764-1784 : manuscript, [1903?].

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Autograph manuscript of "Warren Hastings, Cheyt Singh and the Begums of Oude," the thesis (Fellowship dissertation) written by Strachey for Trinity College, Cambridge. Manuscript consists of two parts; seven chapters, with notes in each. Written in ink, with some corrections and deletions in Strachey's hand. Together with the original typescript of "Warren Hastings ..." (ca. 370 leaves) typed by Strachey's sister Philippa. Strachey attended Trinity College from 1899 to 1905.

2 v. (ca. 1770 leaves) ; 32-37 cm.

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