Papers of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M1888-1889], 1793-1805
- Bib ID:
- 761066
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Wellesley, Richard Wellesley, Marquess, 1760-1842
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]
- 2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Contains official correspondence and other papers of Wellesley while Governor General of India, particularly relating to relations with Southeast Asia and New South Wales. Much of the official correspondence is concerned with the administration of Prince of Wales Island (Pinang) and the expedition against Batavia, 1800-1801. Other topics include convicts from N.S.W. settling in India; expeditions against Malacca and Moluccas; spice plantations; export of spirits to N.S.W.; French and Dutch possessions in The East Indies; and papers relating to R.T. Farquhar. Also includes correspondence of Major M. Shawe, 1803-1804.
- Biography/History:
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Tory MP, 1784-97; Lord of Treasury, 1786-97; member of Board of Control for Affairs of India, 1793-97; Governor-General of India, 1797-1805.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M1888-1889.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-752399997
- Microfilm copy of originals held by the British Library, London.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (16 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1793-1805
- Other authors/contributors:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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