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tensive; it was, however, followed in a 
short time, by exertions of a more perma¬ 
nent and valuable nature; the Settlement 
continued in a progressive state of im¬ 
provement, both with regard to its popu¬ 
lation, and cultivation, till the year 1791* 
when the jealousy of the King of Queddah 
had nearly effected its ruin: he said, he 
found Ins revenues were considerably di¬ 
minished, in consequence of the Prows re¬ 
sorting to this Port in place of Queddah, 
as formerly; and he, therefore, required 
an addition of Four Thousand Dollars to 
his annual stipened, in order to compen¬ 
sate his loss. Mr. Light not deeming 
himself authorised to comply with this 
demand, the King immediately began to 
make preparations for seising on the Is¬ 
land : For this purpose he assembled a 
large Force, under different pretences. 
Early intimation of his real designs having 
been communicated to Mr* Light, ap- 
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