History of Orissa from the Earliest Times to the British Period v2.c41.201

v2.c41.201

The records contain very little of interest in these matters. On the 7th June, 1769, Mr. Cartier wrote to Rāgmānjī Jāchak stating that he had learnt from Mr. Catsforde (?) of Ganjam and Mr. Alleyn of Katak that a ship named *Friendship* had been stranded near Harajpur (Harishpur). As this ship was laden with the Company’s goods it was desired that the Amils should take care of the goods and render the crew every assistance possible. Another letter was written to the same effect to Sambhājī Gaṇesh.² Very interesting information is contained in a letter written to Sambhājī Gaṇesh on the 8th of the same month. It refers to the appointment of an Englishman to reside at Balasore or Katak. His name is not given but a request is made for a *Dastak* for him and his escort of fifty men. On the 14th of June, Muḥammad Riza Khān forwarded a letter which he had received from Jay Nārāyaṇ Rājā of Dhenkanal, son of Damodar Singh, praying for permission to send his brother as his *Wakīl* to Murshidabad.