The New Hampshire Gazette

Extract of a Letter From an Officer in the British Forces, under Major John Carnac, to his Friend in London, dated Camp at Gaya, Feb. 7, 1761.

"I can say very little to you about any thing in this country, but our expedition in war, having been constantly in the field for twelve Months past, and am now about 30 miles from Bengal.

On the 15th day of January, we had a most decisive battle with the Mogul's troops, consisting of about 80,000 men, headed by a Prince of the Empire. Our army consisted of 500 Europeans, 2500 Seapoys, 12 pieces of cannon, and about 20,000 [garbled omitted]. The engagement began about 11 o'clock, and before two we were masters of the field of battle, all the French cannon, and most baggage. Our prisoners consist of a great number of Black troops, about 70 or 80 French soldiers, and even French Officers; among these last is M. Law, whom I had the honour to take and present to the Major. We continued pursuing them close for several days after the battle, in which time we gained several advantages. Two days ago the Prince surrendered himself to the protection of the Major, and is now in our camp. He is treated with a great deal of respect by the Major, and is said to have an allowance of 1000 Rupees per day. He appears in all the pomp of an Eastern Monarch, tho' in his looks there is a great deal of dejected dignity. He is expected to set out for Patna in a few days."