MISSION TO ASHANTEE. 
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You will be more sensible to insult than injury ; and the most 
politic conduct will be, to declare that the British Government 
exacts from all its officers, on pain of disgrace, a firm repulse of 
the former; and that they dare not admit the influence of their 
private feelings, as in the latter case. 
I leave you in possession of the esteem of the King, and the 
friendship of the superior Captains, and with every thing favour- 
able to the objects of the Residency ; but, should any caprice in 
the Government make you invidious to any thing like a party, or 
diminish their respect, you will immediately address the Governor 
in Chief, who will order your presence at Head Quarters. Another 
important consideration will be your health; also the character of 
the captain who may be left in charge of the capital, should the 
King go himself to the Buntooko war. Your personal safety is 
out of the question at present, but should the least doubt arise in 
your own mind hereafter, you must consult the Governor's solici- 
tude, rather than your own spirit. 
You see the necessity of keeping in with the Moors ; the flatter- 
ing their inteUigence is most conducive to this, and also elicits 
valuable information. 
I shall afford you a perusal of the dispatch of the Committee, 
and the instructions of the Governor in Chief, to perfect the 
present. 
I have directed Mr. Tedlie to leave you a supply of medicines, 
and you will take charge of the Resident's flag. 
I am, Sir, 
your most obedient Servant, 
(Signed) T. EDWARD BOWDICH. 
