And it appears that (probably in resentment for the
humane representations of the said Captain Jaques) the Resident did
refuse to pay for the fetters, and other contingent charges of the
imprisonment of the said ministers of the Nabob's mother, when at the
same time very liberal contingent allowances were made to other
officers; and the said Jaques did strongly remonstrate against the same
as follows. "You have also ordered me to put the prisoners in irons:
this I have done; yet, as I have no business to purchase fetters, or
supply them any other way, it is but reasonable that you should order me
to be reimbursed. And why should I add anything more? A late commander
at this place, I am told, draws near as many thousands monthly
contingencies as my trifling letter for hundreds. However, if you cannot
get my bill paid, be so obliging as to return it, and give me an
opportunity of declaring to the world that I believe I am the first
officer in the Company's service who has suffered in his property by an
independent command.
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