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boundary; and third, to demand certain British provinces 
as far as Moorshedabad. 
Q. From whom did you receive this information ?— A . 
The two first claims were the subjects of such general con¬ 
versation, that at this distance of time I cannot recollect 
where I received my information. I was told of the third 
by a person very high in rank, but whose name, from pru¬ 
dential motives, I wish to decline stating. 
Q. Upon what occasion did the person of rank in ques¬ 
tion communicate this intelligence, and what was the lan¬ 
guage in which it was conveyed ?—A. It was mentioned to 
me during a visit I paid to him at his house. The inten¬ 
tion, as it appeared to me, was to impress me with a high 
idea of the superiority of the Burmans over the British. 
Q. On what pretext did the Burmans lay claim to the 
territories east of Moorshedabad ?—• A. They claimed them 
as having formerly belonged to the kingdom of Arracan. 
Q. Did you hear what became of the army of Ban- 
dula, which marched, as you have stated, towards Bengal ? 
~A. I heard of their passing the British frontier, and 
capturing Panwa. 
Q. Did you hear of the affair at Ramoo ?—A. I heard 
of the affair during my imprisonment. 
Q. In what terms was it mentioned to you ?-—A. It was 
called by the Burmans a glorious victory gained by Ban- 
dula. 
Q. During your residence at the Court, have you ever 
observed any disposition on the part of the officers of the 
Government to enter into war with the British ?— A. Yes; 
I have frequently heard such sentiments expressed by se¬ 
veral officers under Government, particularly by the late 
Saya Woonghee. 
Qi Do you recollect any particular occasion on which 
this officer expressed his sentiments on the subject ?•—A 
