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to the Mahrattas; and as the inglorious treaty of Worgautn never 

 took place, the cession of Baroche was disgraceful to the Com- 

 pany, prejudicial to Bombay, and a cruel stroke on the indivi- 

 duals stationed at that pleasant and advantageous settlement. It 

 was a situation which we looked upon as permanent as the presi- 

 dency of Bombay itself; and I must say, our acutest feelings are 

 excited at the idea of leaving all those who have sought the Eng- 

 lish protection, and emigrated from other countries to purchase 

 lands, build houses, and establish new manufactures, under the flag 

 of Baroche ; there to enjoy the lenity of our laws, and a security 

 of property unknown under other governments; these, as well as^ 

 our numerous dependants and domestics, who cannot accompany 

 us to Bombay, must be left to the mercy of an arbitrary rapacious 

 Mahratta chieftain. 



" My feelings, I freely confess, are far more for others than mv- 

 self. I have almost attained the fruition of my wishes, and should 

 not have remained more than another year in India. Dalton and 

 my sister will now accompany me home, as they have no further 

 prospects of advantage in this part of the globe. I have been for- 

 tunate to recover every rupee due to the Company from the re- 

 venues of my districts, and shall not leave a single concern un- 

 settled at Dhuboy: it will be far otherwise at Baroche; where we 

 have houses, landed property, and many outstanding concerns not 

 provided for in the late treaty. I have written you these particu- 

 lars, in which I know you will take a great interest, because my 

 letter cannot reach you before your arrival at Canton : whither 

 you intended sailing soon after your return to Bombay from Gu- 

 zerat; and where I hope you will in a few years finish your fortune.'* 



