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xvi INTRODUCTION. 
Finkmstein, in May 1807. On his return, a large embassy, confided 
to General Gardanne, was sent from France to Persia: this gave 
rise to the mission of Sir Harford Jones, who, arriving at Bombay 
in April 1808, found that Brigadier-General Malcolm had been pre¬ 
viously sent by the Governor-General to Persia. General Malcolm 
having failed of success, Sir Harford Jones proceeded. 
