John Zephaniah Howell, survivor of the Black Hole of Calcutta. 18th century handwritten letter on laid paper with chalice watermark from John Holwell to William Davis 20th February 1757 detailing his account of the infamous incident June 1756. Holwell wrote that 146 English, including one woman, were held in an 18 square foot cell with one small barred window, only 21 survived. He vividly describes the horrors of that night. Holwell also lists all the survivors. Signed I am Dear Sir your most faithfull and obedient humble J Z Holwell. Thought to be an early copy.
John Zephaniah Howell, survivor of the Black Hole of Calcutta. 18th century handwritten letter on laid paper with chalice watermark from John Holwell to William Davis 20th February 1757 detailing his account of the infamous incident June 1756. Holwell wrote that 146 English, including one woman, were held in an 18 square foot cell with one small barred window, only 21 survived. He vividly describes the horrors of that night. Holwell also lists all the survivors. Signed I am Dear Sir your most faithfull and obedient humble J Z Holwell. Thought to be an early copy.
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