| Description | 1. 5 Oct giving private instructions from the Council to Henry Davenport to take command of Fort St David from Raworth whose commission is revoked.
2. 5 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council advising upon action to take should Raworth dispute the Council decision to replace him.
3. 11 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison suggesting he return to Fort St George "with those of the Council that are with you".
4. 11 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council expressing regret at Raworth's rash action and requesting Henry Davenport return to Fort St George.
5. 12 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison advising him upon actions to take to regain control, promising reinforcements, expressing the hope that the French will provide support and offer to mediate and suggesting that it would be unwise to "draw the first blood".
6. 13 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison confirming the dispatch of a party of men, arms and a chest of claret and urging care.
7. 13 Oct to Monsieur Du Livier explaining the rash and unprecedented behaviour of Raworth, requesting support for Henry Davenport by allowing him to remain within the French Bounds until he is able to return to Fort St David, and the denial of support to Raworth.
8. 13 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council confirming the dispatch of a party of men whose purpose to protect Henry Davenport and encourage loyal members of the garrison to abandon their support of Raworth.
9. 14 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison with draft (not present) of communication to rebel officers.
10. 14 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council enclosing Pardon (not present) to be offered to all but "the arch villain Johnston and advising that Henry Davenport take post within the bounds of Fort St David as soon as possible to prevent plundering.
11. 14 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison expressing concern that the men had not been paid, explaining actions taken and offering arms if necessary.
12. 14 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council requesting Henry Davenport to arrange the witnessing and delivery of their Protest to Raworth.
13. 14 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council approving action taken, posting a reward for the capture of Raworth and hoping for a peaceful end to the affair.
14. 13 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council confirming the dispatch of 60 choice men.
15. 15 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison praising action taken so far, reaffirming hopes for a peaceful end and announcing that Mr Warre and Padre Lewis are being sent "to instruct debate with Raworth".
16. 16 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison offering further advice in the handling of Raworth.
17. 16 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council concerning provisioning.
18. 17 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison discusing progress.
19. 17 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council confirming action taken.
20. 18 Oct Copy of letter to the council from Raworth complaining of the actions by Henry Davenport and John D Morgan against some of his men.
21. 18 Oct to Henry Davenport, W Warre and Padre Lewis from Governor Harrison authorising discretion in dealing with Raworth.
22. 19 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council reaffirming their support for him and warning him of a possible attack from Serope Sing, also expressing their disappointment about the behaviour of Raworth.
23. 19 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council approving actions taken.
24. 19 Oct to Henry Davenport, William Warre and Reverend George Lewis from the Council authorising any decisions made during the planned negotiations with Raworth.
25. 19 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison commenting upon situation and promising supplies of arms.
26. 21 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council commenting upon Raworth's agreement to meet with Warre and Lewis and promising to repay funds paid out by H Davenport.
27. 21 Oct Letter to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison requesting details of personnel on both sides of the situation, and explaining the reason for lack of further reinforcements.
28. 22 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council confirming dispatch of 10,000 pagodas to Governor Du Livier for H Davenpot's use.
29. 22 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison advising him to reassure the merchants who may have felt threatened by Raworth.
30. 23 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council noting situation at Port Novo.
31. 23 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council advising upon action to be taken in respect of Raworth, Hobbs and Johnston if they agree to leave.
32. 22 Oct List on investment to be made at Fort St David. Goods to the value of 43,112 pagodas.
33. 23 Oct Commission from the Council to William Warre to receive from Raworth the keys of the fort, cash and to give orders until Henry Davenport arrives.
34. 23 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison notifying the Commission of Warre and his happiness at the safe arrival of powder, arms and shot. Doubts of the sincerity of Raworth, advice on tactics and promise to send men.
35. Account of cash received by Richard Harison, Paymaster, from R Raworth July-October 1713 totalling 8,105 pagodas.
36. 24 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison. Has attempted to make Raworth easy so that he will come in and promised to pardon Mr Johnson, rather than fail.
37. 23 Oct to William Warre and Reverend George Lewis from the council rejecting Raworth's demands and making their last offer - that he resign the fort and cash to Mr Warre, retire to the garden and, without seeing Henry Davenport, return with Mr Warre after Henry Davenport has possession. Johnson and Hobbs must come up for a fair hearing. If he continues inflexible he must be answerable with his life, estate and security in England.
38. 26 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison. Disapproval that Warre and Lewis had acted as neutrals and surprise that the party of Raworth was so strong, particularly in Europeans.
39. 27 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison. Fears that starving them out will not be easy and notes that Henry Davenport has affairs to attend to at Fort St George as he intends to return to England but urges him to continue against Raworth.
40. 27 Oct Letter to Henry Davenport from the Council. Gives no credence to Raworth's account of the affair at Condapar Choultry.
41. 27 Oct Letter to Henry Davenport from the Council. Sorry to hear of so great a deficiency in the cash, suspected by Raworth's delay in sending in the accounts and the barbarous actions daily committed in Sevanapatam by Raworth's orders.
42. 28 Oct to Henry Davenport from the Council hoping that he will not quit this troublesome affair because they are apprehensive that the men with him will not easily be kept in order if command continually changes hands. The rains are so severe it is impossible to travel, but have patience for a few days longer.
43. 28 Oct to Henry Davenport, William Warre and Reverend Lewis from the Council observing the ill success of the last interview with Raworth, expecting a further visit and directing Warre and Lewis to return if unsuccessful.
44. 31 Oct to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison. Expecting the return of the unsuccessful envoys and, after seeing them travelling to meet Henry Davenport now the rivers are passable. Direction to summon the garrisons of the outworks in the name of the Company and giving liberty of action in his own defence.
45. 1 Nov to Henry Davenport from the Council giving approval for any action he might deem necessary.
46. 1 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison, observing that it was a bad time to disagree with Mr Warre.
47. 1 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison sending two chests of French claret and two of mixed sack, ale, beer and Rhenish.
48. 1 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison asking Henry Davenport to send Gunner Hugonin with money to quarter and look after 60 men to be landed at Pondicherry and stay at Ariang Campany until Harrison arrives.
49. 1 Nov to Henry Davenport from the Council formal instructions to quarter the men landed at Pondicherri under Ensign Bassing and send back Lieutenant Pourier.
50. 2 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison. Governor travelling to meet him, sent with 60 men and promising a mortar.
51. 3 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison. May not travel to meet him in case the affair does not succeed, or he is unable to stay until the end, resulting in irretrievable discredit to the Company affairs.
52. 4 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison. Will now travel to meet him. Discussion of options for dealing with Raworth.
53. 5 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison agreeing with his measures but suggesting that Henry Davenport forbear attacks until his arrival unless he has some "sure game to play".
54. 6 Nov to Henry Davenport from Governor Harrison at Concimere, coolies foundered but continuing onward. |