Description
Bengal Ms. Records represents a meticulous compilation of 14,136 letters preserved in the Board of Revenue archives at Calcutta, covering the crucial period of British colonial administration in India from 1782 to 1807. This fourth volume focuses specifically on correspondence from 1802 to 1807, a transformative era in Bengal’s political and administrative history.
Sir William Wilson Hunter’s scholarly work provides more than a mere catalogue—it includes a comprehensive historical dissertation contextualizing the documents and their significance. The analytical index enables researchers to navigate this vast collection of primary sources, making it invaluable for historians studying colonial governance, administrative policies, revenue management, and East India Company operations.
These letters document interactions between colonial administrators, local officials, and government bodies, offering insights into decision-making processes, bureaucratic procedures, and the everyday functioning of British rule in Bengal during a pivotal transitional period.
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