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Lord Clive speaks on Bengal service and honours
In a dramatic address to the Commons, Lord Clive defends his long career with the East India Company. He details his role in Bengal after Calcutta’s siege, asserts his loyalty over self gain, cites company approvals and orders, and warns of ruinous consequences for those pursuing harsher proceedings.
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Lord Clive
Commons
Paw India Company
Hodse
Surajah’ Dowla
Chandanagore
Calcutta
India
Wdngria
Surajah Dowla
Jonfeur Dagzie
Requet
Monsiéer Duerce
Piarch
Surajah Dewla
Omichand
Aonfir Ducrée
Istyhus
Dymickund
Mes
Admiral Metton
Watson
Manningham, Watts, &c
Muxadabad
Court of Directors
Bengal
Lord Charham
Shen
Sergio
C Company
Avas
Jesp
England
Directos
Leadenhallireet
Sam
Treasury
Burgoyne
A. East-India
J. Nouise
Luke Scraften