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MISSION TO ASHANTEE. 
strongest manner. Your observations will, of course, enable you to 
point out the proper directions. 
I inclose a sketch of a treaty, and it would be highly desirable 
if you could procure its ratification by the King. He might perhaps 
make some objection at first, but may be persuaded at length, by 
your address, and reasoning. If he wished any trifling alteration 
made, you might use your discretion in this respect. 
You will acquaint the King, it is my wish that in future he 
receive his company's pay at this Castle, and not at Accra, as 
formerly. Should he say any thing of an increase to his present 
allowance, you may give him hopes that it will be granted to a 
reasonable extent, provided the objects of this Mission be fulfilled, 
and after twelve months experience shall have proved the sin- 
cerity of his friendship to the British Government, and to the 
natives resident under its protection at the various forts on the 
Coast. 
From the jealous disposition of the natives of Africa, it is highly 
probable, that in the prosecution of your enquiries, you will be 
subject to many unfavourable suspicions. These you will take all 
possible care to remove, by the most candid explanations on every 
point that may be required. 
You will particularly explain to the King, the ill treatment the 
people of Cape Coast have experienced from those of Elmina, 
which has added very much to the distresses they have for some 
time suffered from the extreme scarcity of provisions; and there 
is reason to believe, that this unjust persecution has been induced, 
from their presuming on their connection with the Ashantees. 
Being perfectly aware that it has been done without the concur- 
rence of the King; I have no doubt but he will, by a proper 
representation of the affair from you, exert his influence, and 
prevent what is at present to be apprehended, and what the 
