1918.] The Malda Diary and Consultations (1680-1682). 225 
Page 195. Waulliam Jolland. See Temple: II. 344n. 
>, 195. Thomas Hill. Died at Rajmahal on August 
3lst, 1683. Yule: ]. 108. 
Page 200. Midradpore on the way to Razmehal. This ap- 
pears to be Mirdadpur, a village in Mauza Kismat Badh Mirdad- 
pur, thana Manihari, P. O. Marishai, district Purnea. There is 
forming one town. A little below this a branch of the Ganges 
called Gunga Pagla or Burhi Ganga has swept away a part 
of the Kalindi. The remainder separates from this branch 
of the Ganges about three miles from Gorguribah, and runs 
with a very wandering course for about 17 miles to join the 
Mahananda opposite Malda. In the way it has a com- 
munication by two small creeks with the west branch of the 
Mahananda and with the Chhota Bhagirathi. On the part of 
its course is a considerable mart named Mirzadpoor to which 
boats of any size can pass till November, but in that month 
the navigation usually ceases, although part of the channel 
is still very wide.’’ Rennell has ‘‘Madrapur,” which may be 
either Mirdadpur or Mirzadpur, both places being close 
together. 
Page 206. Mr. Jno. Beard came out to India with 
Hedges, whom after President Gyfford’s visit to Bengal, he 
succeeded as Agent in the Bay, but subordinate to Madras. 
Died at Hughli on 28th August. 1685. 
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