LS signed “George R,” one page both sides, 9.5 x 15, June 27, 1804. A secretarially penned official letter of congratulations to—deep breath—His Highness the Nabob Wallajah Ameer ul Omrah Madar ail Mulk Ameer ul Hind, Azeem ul Dowlah Anwar ud Deen Cawn Bahauder Showkut Jung, Sepah Salar Soubahadar of the Carnatic. In part: “We have received with pleasure your Highnesses Letter of the 6th September 1803 expressing sentiments of friendship and regard towards us and our People, and We have read with satisfaction the testimony it contains of the attention and support which your Highness has experienced from Lord Clive now Earl Powis. His Lordship could not have better fulfilled our wishes in respect to your Highness than in contributing by every means in his power to your welfare and happiness, and We trust you will meet with the same friendly disposition, and the same cordial support from his Successor Lord William Bentinck. We congratulate your Highness on your accession to the Musnud of your Ancestors, on which We hope you may long remain with honor and happiness. Your Highness may be assured that We shall seize every occasion of affording you proofs of our regard, and of continuing to your Highness, and to your Family our especial friendship and protection.” The recipient (1775–1819) was Nabob of Arcot (Carnatic), near Madras. After his accession, his dominions, extending along the east coast of India, came under the “protection” of the British colonial government. In very good condition, with folds (one through signature; short edge separations), wrinkles, scattered light soiling, and a few pencil notations. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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