This is a primary source document: a letter from Warren Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal, to the Court of Directors of the East India Company, dated March 20, 1783. Hastings provides insights into the administration, politics, and challenges faced by the East India Company in governing Bengal. This letter offers a valuable perspective on the complex relationship between the Company and its territories, providing firsthand accounts of the events and decisions shaping British involvement in India during a pivotal period. It will be of interest to historians and researchers studying British colonialism, the history of India, and the life and career of Warren Hastings.
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