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the strongest in their country, was deemed impregnable, from its 

 situation; and had always bade defiance to the Indian armies sent 

 against it. My instructions to the commanding officer on this 

 occasion, (consistent with rules then established in the Company's 

 service) will evince the moderation and clemency, constantly en- 

 joined, and practised by the British armies in India, on campaigns 

 of more importance. 



Sir, 



On your detachment being joined by the troops from 

 Baroche, you will march with the united force under your com- 

 mand to Mandwa, the capital of the Gracias, and there en- 

 deavour to secure the person of Gomanny Siting, the Gracia chief- 

 tain, together with his vizier, and principal officers ; as his sub- 

 jects have lately committed the most insolent outrage and cruelty 

 in the Honourable Company's districts intrusted to my care. 



If you succeed in securing the Gracia rajah, or any of his 

 family, you will please to send them under an escort to Dhuboy; 

 there to give security for their future good behaviour, and to 

 settle such other terms as may be necessary, to establish a perma- 

 nent peace, previous to their enlargement. You will, in the mean 

 time, continue at Mandwa, with your detachment, until you re- 

 ceive further directions from me, or from the chief and council at 

 Baroche. 



Should you not be able to secure the person of Gomanny 

 Sihng, you are to make yourself master of the town, and remain 

 there until further orders. Notwithstanding the cruelly, insolence 

 and treachery of the Gracias towards our subjects, you will please 



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