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quelled several revolts of other countries, and was esteemed a ver}^ 
great captain. The grandfather of Amanquatea Atooa, conquered 
Sawee, killing the king Boomancumma ; and Bakkee, soon after- 
wards, subjugated Moinsea. In this reign Quama, king of Dwabin, 
died. 
1785. Sai Quamina succeeded his grandfather Sai Cudjo, at a 
very early age. The Akims revolted soon after his accession, under 
Ofoosoo, their most active ruler for many years : he engaged 
several smaller states in alliance, and defeated the Ashantees 
repeatedly ; at length the treachery of his followers procured 
Quatchi Quofie, the Ashantee general, his head ; with which he 
returned to Coomassie, the country having again submitted. The 
fame of Ofoosoo made Quatchi Quofie so vain of this achievement, 
that he had a figure of him made, with which his umbrella is still 
crowned, and before which he dances with every insulting gesture 
and vaunt, when he arrives on the ground at the various cere- 
monies. The present king has frequently been heard to say, that 
it was a great pity this old man did not know better, for the Akim 
caboceers generally attended his summons with alacrity and good 
will ; but the sight of the insulted effigy of their favourite leader, 
disgusted them, and excited their revolt. These brave people have 
risen from their dependence at least eight times. 
The government finding a pretext to invade Banda, the King 
Odrasee vigorously opposed the Ashantee army ; but at length, 
seeing he must inevitably fall into their hands, to prevent his head 
being found, which circumstance he knew would sorely disquiet 
the enemy,* and solace his own people, ordered, just before he 
* On the death of the late King of Amanahea, two competitors for the stool appeared, 
one called Suikee or Suiquah ; the other's name I am ignorant of. Both collected their 
slaves and adherents, and fought. Suikee was obliged to fly, and hide himself in the 
bush ; but the people being dissatisfied with the conqueror, Sujkee re-appeared against 
