The Despatches, Minutes, and Correspondence of the Marquess Wellesley, K. G., during his Administration in India

Five volumes of papers from 1798–1805 by the prominent and controversial British Governor-General of Bengal, published in 1836–1837.

Richard Colley Wellesley (Author), Robert Montgomery Martin (Edited by)

9781108263535, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 June 2011

734 pages, 1 map
21.6 x 14 x 4.1 cm, 0.92 kg

Richard, Marquess Wellesley (1760–1842) became one of the most controversial politicians of his generation during his time as Governor-General of Bengal (1798–1805). Although this period saw him achieve territorial gains and military victories in India - including the defeat of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore - the financial cost was considered too high. The East India Company Court of Directors in London disagreed with many of the changes he made, and Wellesley was forced to return to England. This five volume collection of papers, edited by the political activist and historian Robert Montgomery Martin (1800–1868), was published in 1836–1837 and documents Wellesley's period of office in India. Volume 3 covers the period 1802–1804, and focuses on Wellesley's turbulent relationship with the Court of Directors, to whom he had tendered his resignation, though he did not leave. It also refers to the ongoing conflict with the Maratha Empire.

Introduction
Despatches 1802–4
Appendix.

Subject Areas: Asian history [HBJF]