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Foreign News October 5, 1764

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Letter from Bengal dated Dec. 24, 1763, reports Major Adams threatening Sujah Dowlah to surrender Cosim Ali Khan after his defeat by English forces, leading to ambassador appointment for talks with Governor and Council; restored Nabob rewards English army.

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July 13. By a letter from Bengal, dated Dec. 24, 1763, we learn that Major Adams, who was then with his army on the banks of the river Carnatic, had wrote to Sujah Dowlah the King of Delhi's Vizier, into whose country Cosim Ali Khan retreated after his late defeat by the English forces, that if he did not surrender him up he would cross the river, and destroy his country with fire and sword; whereupon Sujah Dowlah wrote down for an Ambassador, and appointed one to treat with the Governor and Council. This letter adds, that the newly restored Nabob had given a very handsome gratuity to the English army for their late services in his behalf.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Diplomatic Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Bengal Letter Major Adams Sujah Dowlah Cosim Ali Khan English Forces Ambassador Appointment Nabob Gratuity

What entities or persons were involved?

Major Adams Sujah Dowlah Cosim Ali Khan Nabob

Where did it happen?

Bengal

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bengal

Event Date

Dec. 24, 1763

Key Persons

Major Adams Sujah Dowlah Cosim Ali Khan Nabob

Outcome

cosim ali khan retreated after defeat by english forces; sujah dowlah appointed ambassador to treat with governor and council; newly restored nabob gave handsome gratuity to english army.

Event Details

Major Adams, with army on banks of river Carnatic, wrote to Sujah Dowlah demanding surrender of Cosim Ali Khan, threatening to cross river and destroy country; Sujah Dowlah requested and appointed ambassador to negotiate with Governor and Council.

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