First Governor-General of Bengal (1732–1818). ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, circa 1782. Hastings writes to Colonel Watson. In full: “I shall be obliged to you if you will immediately order a small gate 52 feet wide to be put up in the fence directly opposite to the court House Gate, with a lock & key for the separate use of Sr. E. Impey’s Family....” Intersecting folds (vertical fold to signature) and light staining at corners, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
