British officer (1725–1774) who served as commander-in-chief of British India and established the supremacy of the East India Company in Bengal. Sought-after pair of ALSs: an ALS signed “Clive,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, October 17, 1769, to Sir George Colebrooke, chairman of the East India Company. In part: “I take the liberty to trouble you with such Recommendations as I wish should be attended to…Captain Tonyn of General Elliott’s light Dragoons, has already proposed himself to you and the Certificates he can easily obtain of his military Conduct will have more weight with you than any Solicitation of mine. However I will just say that I have his Success at Heart. Liet. Lambert, at present in the 7th Reg’t of Dragoons is a Gentleman I have long wished to serve…Lieut. Popple has sent me Copies of some very honorable Certificates from Officers under whom he has served…He is so well recommended that he cannot be set aside. Lieut. Anson’s friends have solicited me strongly in his Behalf…Capt. Weller is an old officer in your Service, and as he is now desirous of going again to India, I should hope you would not find him deficient.” The second was written by Robert Clive to Colebrooke on behalf of his wife, signed “M. Clive,” one page, November 26, 1769, also requesting the consideration of a soldier’s promotion. In overall fine condition, with a few small areas of light staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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