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the Burman authorities for punishment. A com¬ 
pliance with this would have been dishonourable 
to us, and was of course refused; but I offered, 
on behalf of the British Commissioners, to induce 
Maong-zat and his followers to retire into the Bri¬ 
tish provinces, in order to remove all cause of ap¬ 
prehension on the part of the Burman Govern¬ 
ment. This was declined : nothing less would 
satisfy them than the delivering over into their 
hands Maong-zat and his people. The Wun of 
Ye, who is now before me, was present when the 
conversation took place, and no doubt will recol¬ 
lect all about it.” 
This officer, upon being referred to, stated that 
he recollected the circumstances perfectly. 
E. Have you received a copy of the Treaty of 
Commerce lately concluded at Ava?— B. Yes, I 
have received a copy of it. How long do you 
propose staying here ? 
E. I hope to be able to go away in two or three 
days at the farthest. 
The Wungyi here offered to deliver over a let¬ 
ter to my charge, without mentioning what it was 
or offering any explanation, 
E. Before I receive this letter, I must know 
from whom it comes, and to whom it is address¬ 
ed ; and I must be satisfied that its contents are 
suitable.— B. It merely contains an account of 
your arrival at Ava, your presentation, &c. 
E. As soon as I am favoured with a copy, and 
