JOURNAL OF AN EMBASSY 
TO THE 
COURT OF AY A. 
CHAPTER I. 
Preparation for the journey to Ava.—Departure from Ran¬ 
goon.—Pagoda Point.—Affair between the Burmese and 
British troops.—Village of Panlang, and branch of the 
Irawadi of that name.—Donabew.—Capture of the place 
by the British troops.—Death of the Burmese General 
Bandula, and his character.—Village of Lethakong.—Town 
of Henzada.—Visit to the Wungyi and Viceroy of Pegu. 
—Wungyi returns the visit, and discussions which ensued. 
—Second visit to the Wungyi.—Journey from Henzada to 
Myan-aong, or Loonzay.—Account of Kanaong and Myan- 
aong.—Confines of the Peguan and Burman country.— 
Shue-taong and Pa-daong.—Arrival at Prome.—Excursions 
in its neighbourhood.—Ruins of an ancient city and capital. 
September 1, 18 26 .—X had resided at Ran¬ 
goon for above six months, as Civil Commis- 
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