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MISSION TO ASHANTEE. 
The value of this treaty is enhanced by the reflection, that the 
justice, dignity, and spirit, of the British Government have been 
preserved inviolate ; and that it has been the result of the impres- 
sion, and not of the abatement of these characteri sties « 
We are flattered by your acknowledgment of our offer to 
accompany the King to the Buntooko war, and feel the force of 
your reason in the present view of the invasion of that country. 
The lake proving to be southward instead of northward, and close 
to the Accra path, I did not think it prudent to aggravate sus- 
picion, for so secondary and well defined an object, whilst every 
day exacted some exertion (beyond vigilance) to wear away the 
difficulties opposed to the more important views of the Mission. 
I expect the King will permit me to take leave on Saturday 
next. To-morrow Apokoo gives us a dinner in public. 
I am, with respect, Sir, 
your most obedient Servant, 
T. E. BOWDICH. 
Treaty made and entered into by Thomas Edward Bowdich, 
Esquire, in the name of the Governor and Council at Cape Coast 
Castle on the Gold Coast of Africa, and on behalf of the British 
Government, with Sai Tootoo Quamina, King of Ashantee and 
its Dependencies, and Boitinnee Quama, King of Dwabin and 
its Dependencies. 
1st. There shall be perpetual peace and harmony between the 
British subjects in this country, and the subjects of the Kings of 
Ashantee and Dwabin. 
2nd. The same shall exist between the subjects of the Kings of 
Ashantee and Dwabin, and all nations of Africa residing under the 
