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JOURNAL, R.A.S. (CEYLON). 



[Vol. XI. 



following pages, entitled " A Short History of the Principal 

 Events that occurred in the Island of Ceylon, since the arrival 

 of the first Netherlanders in the year 1602, and afterwards 

 from the establishment of the Honourable Company in the 

 same Island till the year 1757." 



This history was compiled in the year 1760, from printed 

 papers and manuscripts in the care of the Political Secretary 

 at Colombo, and was sent to the Fatherland in 1762. 



The manuscript was found among the papers of the 

 former East India Company in the State Archive at the Hague, 

 and through the kindness of the Archivist, I was, now about 

 two years ago, allowed free access to it. Should the 

 " Historical Society " desire to include this History in its 

 Journal, it is respectfully offered to them, by their obedient 

 servant. 



The Hague, 1862. P. A. Leupe. 



Short Summary of the History of the 

 Establishment of the " Honourable Company " in 

 the Island of Ceilon. 



Arrival of Admiral Spilbergen in Candia : his reception 

 by the King, and the presents given to him, with permission 

 to build a castle. 



His departure, and arrival of Vice-Admiral Sebalt de Weert, 

 who, after making a contract, sails for Atchin. 



His arrival with seven ships at Baticaloa. Animosity of 

 the native princes, followed by his brutal massacre. 



Illness and death of the King. His step-brother succeeds 

 him, and desires friendly relations with the Netherlanders. 

 Boschhouwer makes a contract with him. 



Boschhouwer's departure to Mazulipatnam, after receiving 

 many honours, provided with ample credentials by His 

 Majesty, to fulfil his promise, according to contract, of pro- 

 curing assistance against the Portuguese. 



His return to the Fatherland, where, owing to disagreements 

 with the Directors, he goes over to the Danes. 



King Adakyn dies, and is succeeded by his youngest son 

 Raja Singa Rajao, who asks assistance from the Governor of 

 Cormandel against the Portuguese. 



His Majesty's letter delivered to their Excellencies, who 

 thereupon despatch two persons to the coast. 



Through them the Governor of Cormandel delivers the 

 letter written to the Candian Prince. 



Contents of the letter. 



