7.
[49] For some part of these usurious transactions, see Consultation,
28th January, 1781; and for the Nabob's excusing his oppressions on
account of these debts, Consultation, 26th November, 1770. "Still I
undertook, first, the payment of the money belonging to the Company, who
are my kind friends, and by borrowing, and _mortgaging my jewels, &c._,
by _taking from every one of my servants_, in proportion to their
circumstances, by _fresh severities_ also on my country,
_notwithstanding its distressed state_, as you know."--The Board's
remark is as follows: after controverting some of the facts, they say,
"That his countries are oppressed is most certain, but not from real
necessity; _his debts, indeed, have afforded him a constant pretence_
for using severities and cruel oppressions."
[50] See Consultation, 28th January, 1781, where it is asserted, and not
denied, that the Nabob's farmers of revenue seldom continue for three
months together. From this the state of the country may be easily judged
of.
[51] In Mr. Fox's speech.
[52] The amended letter, Appendix, No. 9.
[53] Appendix, No. 8.
[54] Mr. Petrie's evidence before the Select Committee, Appendix, No. 7.
[55] Appendix, No. 7.
[56] Mr. Dundas.
[57] See Report IV., Committee of Secrecy, pp. 73 and 74; and Appendix,
in sundry places.
[58] Mr. Smith's protest.
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