A Review of the Origin, Progress and Result of the ... war with ... Tippoo Sultaun, in Mysore; with notes ... To which are added some account of Zemaun Shah ... and an Appendix containing translations of the principal state papers found in the cabinet of Tippoo ... together with a dedication ......

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eSrrnTixt/u.tce _MWW^/ (yfixasA AOQH. A REVIEW OF THE ORIGIN, PROGRESS, AND RESULT OF THE DECISIVE WAR WITH THE LATE TIPPOO SULTAUN, IN MYSORE: WITH NOTES; By JAMES SALMOND, Esq^ OF THE BENGAL MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT. TO WHICH ARE ADDED, Some Account of Zemaun Shah — The Proceedings of a Jacobin Club, formed at Seringapatam — Official Advices to India on the Subject of the War — An Abstract of the Forces employed — Letters from Generals Stewart and Harris, containing the Accounts of the Engagements on the 6th March and 7th May 1779; and Major General Baird's Report of the Storming of Seringapatam; — And AN APPENDIX, Containing Transtations of the Principal State Papers found in the Cabinet of Tippoo Sultaun ; and other important Official Papers. TOCETHER WITH A DEDICATION to the Right Hon. HENRY DUNDAS, &c. &c. &c. By M. WOOD, Esq. COLONEL, AND LATE CHIEF ENGINEER, BENGAL.

LONDON: Printed by Luke Hansard, Lincoln' 's-Inn Field:, TOR T. CADELL, Jcn. & W. DAVIES, IN THE STRAND. l800. s a ] SUMMARY O F CONTENTS. Preface Dedication Description of the Fontispiece. Page I. Review of the war in Mysore - - - I II. Some Account of Zemaun Shah - - 36 III. Proceedings of a Jacobin Club at Seringapatam - 3^ IV. Extract of Letter from Secret Committee to the Governor General in Council of Bengal, dated 18th June 1798 - - 61 V. Copy of Letter (circular) from the Secret Committee to the Governments in India, dated 26th November 1798 - - - - 64. VI. Abstract Return of the Troops that marched for the Mysore Country from the Coromandel Coast - 66 VII. General Return of the Troops from Bombay, under Lieutenant General J. Stuart - - 69 VIII. Letter from Lieutenant-General Stuart to the Governor General in Council, dated 8th March 1799 - - - - - 70 IX.

Letter from the Commander in Chief to the Governor Genera], dated Seringapatam, 7th May 1799 - - - - - 75 X. Major General Baird's Report to General Harris 1 of the Storming of Seringapatam, dated 6th May 1799 -__i,- A 2

Appendix

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS. IV APPENDIX— (A.; Translation of the Proclamation issued by General Malartic, Governor Geneial of the Isle of France, 8th January 1798, may be found in note p. 9. and 10. of Review Minute of Lord Mornington, dated 12th August J798. Translations of fapers in the PERSIAN Language found in the Palace of Seringapatam. APPENDIX— (B.) Translations of FRENCH Papers found in the Palace of Seringapatam. Translations of two intercepted Letters from General Buonaparte. APPENDIX— (C.) Correspondence between Tippoo Sultaun and the Government General. Letters from the Governor General to the Court of Directors, dated 3d August 1799 APPENDIX— (D.) Letters from the Governor General to the Court of Directors, reviewing the Transactions, Sec. respecting Tippoo Sultaun since June 1798. [ v ] ABSTRACT OF CONTENTS.

Preface. A Dedicatory Letter from Colonel Mark Wood, M. P. to the Right Honourable Henry Dundas, noticing the steps taken in this Country by his Majesty's Ministers and the Court of Directors towards defeating the views of the French on India ; the measures they recommended to be observed should it appear that Tippoo Sultaun had conceived any hostile designs against the British Empire there, and the striking coincidence between the instructions forwarded to the Governor-General, and his policy and conduct as to the object of them before their arrival. Description of the Frontispiece. A Letter from Captain James Salmond, of the Bengal Establishment, containing a Review of the origin, progress, and successful termination of the Mysore War; elucidating its necessity, policy, and justice, and explaining the nature and importance of the national advantages resulting from this great and glorious eveat page i. I.— Some Account of Zemnuh Shah ; the foundation of his Empire; its extent and great military resources ; and the apprehensions entertained of his invading Hindostan - page 36.

IL— .Proceedings of a Jacobin Club formed at Seringapatam by the French soldiers in the pay of Tippoo Sultaun ; including their Oath of " hatred to all kings except Tippoo Sultaun the victorious, the ally of the French Republic; war against all Tyrants; and love towards their country, and that of Citizen Tippoo" ------ page 39. Ill, — Extract of a letter from the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors to the Governor-General in Council of Eengal, dated 18th June 1798, mentioning the departure of the aimament from Ceylon ; its probable destination for India ; the augmentation of four thousand seasoned and disciplined troops intended to be made by his Majerty'6 Ministers to the forces there, and Government's having stationed a fleet at the Mouth of the Streights of Babelmandel and in the Gulf of Persia, to intercept the passage of ihe Enemy by those channels, inclosing a copy of the Proclamation issued at the Mauritius, and suggesting the probability of Tippoo's acting ia concert with the French, and the necessity of being prepared in such evert to act with vigour, promptness, and decision - - page 61.

A 3 IV.— Copy VI IV.— Copy of a Letter (circular) from the Secret Committee os the Court of Directors to the Governments in India, dated the 26th November 1798, announcing the landing of Buonaparte's army in Egypt ; communicating the hints suggested to the Committee by Mr. Dundas, that if the French sliould subdue that country, their next progressive measure would be to take possession of the Island of Perim, and recommending its being secured and fortified, and stating that special orders would be sent to the commander of his Majesty's naval force in the Indian Seas to take possession of that Island - - page 64. V.— Abstract Return of the Troops that marched for the Mysore Country from the Coromandel Coast, taken from the Monthly Returns of the Corps in the Adjutant-General's Office for the Month of February 1799 * - page 66.

VI.— General Return of the Troops belonging to the Presidency of Bombay composing the Army assembled for field service, under Lieutenant-General James Stuart Commander in Chief, dated Head Quarters, Cananore, nth February 1799 - page 68. VII. — Letter from Lieutenant-General Stuart to the Governor General in Council, dated 8th March 1799, giving an account of the Action on the 6th March at Sudafeer, with the Army of Tippoo Saheb, commanded by himself; enclosing a Return of the killed and wounded "'',"" Page 7°» VIII. — A Letter from the Commander in Chief to the Governor- General, dated Seringapatam 7th May 1799, announcing the Storm and Capture of Seringapatam, the death of Tippoo Sultaun, and the surrender of his Sons and Chief Officer* - page 75. IX.— Report transmitted by Major General Baird to the Commander in Chief, containing the particulars attending the Storm of the Fortress of Seringapatam, and the cruelty of Tippoo Sultaun, in having put all the English Prisoners to death ten days before that event by driving nails into their skulls - page 83..

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(A.) Translation of the Proclamation issued by General Malartic, Governor General of the Isle of France, in consequence of the arrival of the Ambassadors from Tippoo Sultaun at that place, on •the 8th of January 1798; this may be found in note, page o and 10, of Review. Extract from a Minute of the Right Honourable the Governor General, dated the 12th August 1798, containing a detailed account of the information which the Governor General had received of the measures adopted by Tippoo Sultaun for the purpose of forming an offensive and defensive Alliance with the French against the British Empire in India ; with the arguments and conclusions drawn by the Governor General from that information. The OF

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(A.) VII The follcDning are Translations is PERSIAN PAPERS found in the Palace of Seringapatam. No. I .—Memorandum Book, containing various memoranda in Tippoo Sultaun's hand-writing, principally regarding his connection with the French— Memoranda of the measures to be taken preparatory to his embassy to the Isle of France in 1 797— Of the question to be proposed respectively to the several departments of his Government, relative to the conditions that sliall be stipulated with the French ; and an abstract of what appears to be the result of deliberations upon the subject. No. 2. — Reply of the Meer Meraun (or Military Department) to the question mentioned in the foregoing. No. 3.— Reply of the Meer Assess (cr Revenue Department.) No. 4. — Reply of the Meer Yem (ar Head of the Marine Department.)

No. 5.— Reply of the Meer Suddoor (or Heads of Departments connected ivith Forts and Garrisons.) No. 6.— Reply of the Meer Khauzin (or Treasurer.) No. 7. — Reply of the Mullick-oo-Toojar (or Heads of the Ccmmerc ial Department . ) v No. 8.— Observations submitted by the five Departments of Government to Tippoo Sultaun, on the subject of the negociations proposed to be opened with the French, through the channel os Ripaud ; with the rough draft of the propositions to be transmitted to the French, as prepared by the Sultaun himself. No. 9.— Queries by the persons appointed to proceed on an em. bass/ to the Isle of France; with answers to the fame. No. 10. — Memorandum, in Tippoo Sultaun's hand-writing, of his projected embassy to the Isle of France and Europe, and of the articles of his proposals for an offensive ar.d defensive Alliance with the French, against the English.

Draft of letters from Tippoo Sultaun to the Isle of France and the Directory; and copy of Tippoo Sultaun's instructions to his Ambassadors, dated ad April 1797. No. 11. — Copy of the fictitious Instructions to the Ambassadors, adapted to their assumed character of Merchants. No. 12.— Questions proposed by the six departments to Ripaud, with a view to ascertain from him the disposition of the French, both at the Mauritius and in France, to receive the Ambasladors, and afford the succours applied for. No. 13. — Original Letters from Tippoo Sultaun to the Executive Directory, to General Malartic, &c. leading persons at the Mauritius, notifying the deputation of sour Ambassadors. No. 14.— Draft of a letter from Tippoo Sultaun to the Executive Power in France, and the Isle of France, dated 2d April 1 ;<**■', stating, that he i ad sent Ambassadors for the purpose pf renewing an Alliance with the French Nation, containing his propoii- A 4 lions tions for the purpose, and the terms on which he was desirous of being furnislied with a Fiench force; comprised in fourteen Articles.

No. i^. — Memoranda of Intelligence respecting the Nizam, the Mahrattas, and the English ; together with the draft of four letters to the Isle of France, dated 9th October 1798, notifying the deputation of Meer Yoosuf Alii and Ripaud, and account os the postponement of the former embassy. No. 16. — Letter from Tippoo Sultaun's Ambassadors, written from Mangalore, on their return from the Isle of France — They give a minute account and description of the Fiench officers, artificers, and troops, they have brought with them — Intimate their having fixed the rate of daily allowance for them— communicate the application which the French officers have made for palankeens, horses, Sec. desire Tippoo Sultaun's orders, with respect to the departure of the French officers, Sec. for Seringapatam, and for the conveyance of their baggage — notify their having brought and forwarded the plants commissioned by the Sultaun, and send letters to his address from Chapuis, Dubuc, &c. No. 17. — Draft of a letter from Tippoo Sultaun to the Ambassadors, in reply to the foregoing ; giving them directions upon the points referred to him, and desiring them to draw up a detailed report of their voyage and proceedings, from their departure for the Isle of France until their return.

No. 18. — Narrative of the proceedings of the Ambassadors, from their embarkation for the Isle of France until their return to Mangalore; containing, an account of their negotiations at the Island, and of all the occurrences both there and on their voyage, by Hussun Alii, one of the Ambassadors. No. 19.— Narrative of the proceeding of the embassy to the Isle of France, by Mohummud Ibrahim, one of the Ambassadors. No. 20. — Draft of a letter from Tippoo Sultaun to the Executive Directory of France, dated 20th July 1798; written on occasion of the Sultaun's deputing Mr. Dubuc and two Ambassadors to France, for the purpose of obtaining military aid against the English.— In this letter the Sultaun states the losses which he was compelled to submit to, at the termination os the war in 1792 ; a war which he ascribes to his friendly connection with the French— He urges the Directory to assist him in prosecuting his revenge against the British nation in India — He notifies the deputation of his ambasladurs, the preceding year, to the Isle of France, and the arrival of Messrs. Chapuis, Dubuc, &c. To this letter also are subjoined the terms on which he is desirous of forming an Alliance with the French Nation, and of being furnished with a Frsnch force; comprised in 11 Articles — In the fame memorandum bock, and following this letter, are inserted memoranda of money disbursed for the Expences of the ambassadors, and of jewels, khelauts, &c. sent by the Sultaun as presents to the five members of ths Executive Directory of France. No. 21. OF

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(A.) IX No. 21.— Instructions from Tippoo Sultaun to his Ambassadors dispatched to the Court of Zemaun Shah. No. 22. — Proposed plan cf co-operation between Tippoo Sultaun and Zemaun Shah — apparently intended to be submitted to the latter by the Ambassadors of the former. No. 23. — Letter from Tippoo Sultaun to Zemaun Shah, sent by the Ambassadors of the former— Commences with the highest praises of Zemaun Shah, on account of the zeal lie shews for the propagation of the faith ; adding, that in return for that, Tippoo Sultaun's subjects meet weekly in his Mosques, to pray for the prosperity and success of Zemaun Shah — Complains of the prevalence of the Infidels over Hindostan, to the exception of his own dominions — expresses the highest degree of attachment to Zemaun Shah — Notifies his,4l^ytation of Ambassadors— Referring him for certain points of importance to their verbal communications—expressing a wisti to' station two Ambassadors permanently at Zemaun Shah's Court; and transmitting presents.

No. 24. — Draft ofa letter from Tippoo Sultaun to Moolla Abdool Ghuffar Khaun, one of Zemaun Shah's principal Ministers, acknowledging receipt of his letter — Returning him thanks for the exertions he had successfully used to impress Zemaun Shah with a favourable opinion of Tippoo Sultaun — Expressing his great satisfaction at the good understanding thus established between the Sultaun and Zemaun Shah — Notifying the deputation os Ambassadors for the purpose of cementing the connection more closely, and requesting Moolla Ghuffar Khaun's good offices to obtain for the Ambassadors an opportunity of representing certain points of an important nature to Zemaun Shah. No. 25. — Draft of a letter from Tippoo Sultaun to Ghoolaum Mohummud Khaun, Agent of Zemaun Shah — substantially to the same effect as the foregoing.

No. 26. — Draft of a letter from Tippoo Sultaun to Zemaun Shah, dated 7th of February 1799 — Complimenting the Shah for the fame he has acquired by his exertions to subdue Heretics, and to propagate the Mussulman Faith— Stating, that this circurnst^nce had suggested to his mind, the eligibility of a co-operation between the two States, for exterminating Infidels from the country of Hindostan.— Intimatin;*; that Tippoo Sultaun's subjects assemble weekly at the Mosques, and pray for the subversion of Heretics — That in reward of his own religious zeal, God has enabled him to protect his own dominions from the power and influence ot Heretics, by whom his country is surrounded— Adverting to his former deputation of Ambassadors— Expressing his hope that they will have had an opportunity of submitting to Zemaun Shah the important points which were confided to their verbal communication —and referring also to the lepresentations of Ghoolaum Mohummud Khaun.

No. 27. X No. 27.— Draft of a letter from Tippoo Sultaun to WufFadar' Khaun, one of Zemaun Shah's principal Ministers ; dated 7th February 1799 — Acknowledging receipt of his letter accompanied by others from Zemaun Shah's Ministers Abdool Ghuffar Khaun and Ameen-ool-Molk (Noor Mohummud Khaun)— Expressing satisfaction at Abdool Ghuffar's good offices (as intimated in Wuffadar Khaun' s letter) in impressing upon the mind of Zemaun Shah the contents of the Sultaun's letter— at the Shah's having authorized his Ministers to address letters to him, and at the Shah's declared intention of proceeding to Hindostan ; intimating, that the sum of his wishes, is, a mutual co-operation for the extirpation of Infidels; referring to the former deputation of Ambassadors to the Court of Zemaun Shah, charged with the communications of certain points of importance, and lamenting the faded splendor of the Mahomedan religion in Hindostan.

No. 28. — Original letter from Zemaun Shah to Tippoo Sultaun— 1 Acknowledging the receipt of Tippoo Sultaun's letter (No. 23.) and recapitulating its contents; expressing his determined resolution to proceed to Hindostan to exterminate the Infidels ; agreeing to the permanent residence of Ambassadors on the part of the Sultaun; acknowledging to have been made acquainted with the verbal communications entrusted to the Sultaun's Ambassadors; and transmitting presents. No. 29.— Draft of a letter from Tippoo Sultaun to Zemaun Shah, in reply to the foregoing, which was brought by the Sultaun's Ambassadors on their return from their Embassy to Zemaun Shah's Court; recapitulating the contents of the letter from Zemaun Shah — Expressing his ardent hope that the JnfideU of Hindostan may be exterminated by their mutual exertions ; stating, that the English have taken up arms against him, in consequence of their having heard of the Sultaun's Embassy to Zemaun Shah, asserting that the Governor General has expressly written to him that it is the intention of the British power to subvert the religion of Mahomed; declaring his resolution to carry on a holy war against them ; adding, that he now deputes the former Ambassadors a second time to Zemaun Shah to communicate affairs of great importance, and entreating the Shah to join him in repelling the Infidels. — [N. B. 7'his letter was forwarded by the Ambassadors in question.]

No. 30. — Draft of a letter S'rom Tippoo Sultaun to the Grand Seignior, dated the loth of Februaiy 1 799, being a reply to the Grand Seignior's letter to the Sultaun dated 23d September 171 S, of which a translation appears in the Correspondence between Tippoo Sultaun and the Government General (division C.) Recapitulates the contents of the Grand Seignior's letter; expatiates on the union subsisting between them as members of the fame religion ; desires the Grand Seignior to point out to him what measures he proposes to adopt in order to promote the interests cf the Mahomedan faith; intimates that the French having become the enemies of the Grand Seignior, are thereby ren- 1 dered OF

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(B). XI dered the objects of enmity to all the followers of tbc Faith ; expresses his confidence in the Grand Seignior's exertions to exterminate all Infidels, and his hope that this object will be accomplished with the utmost facility; stating the prevalence of the Christians in Hindostan, obtained by treachery and deceit, and, in elucidation thereof, gives a long account of the rise and progress of the British power in India, interspersed with anec dotes of equal treachery and violence, on the part of the French, and of the atrocities alledged to have been committed by the English in their dealings with the native powers ; imputes the war in which he was engaged with the English in 1790, 1 791, and 1792, to their enmity in consequence of his having deputed Ambassadors to the Sublime Porte, and notices the sacrifice of treasure and territory which he was compelled to make upon that occasion ; asserts that the English have formed a resolution to subdue the whole os Hindostan, and to subvert the Mahome dan religion ; adding, that the Governor General had written to him the latter intention in express terms ; proceeds to notice the ascendancy of the Mahrattas at the Court of Delhi ; expa tiates upon his own zeal for the support of the Mahomedan in terests; instances his having converted near five hundred thou sand of the inhabitants of Calicut, &c. and his having written to Arabia, his design to send a force to subdue the sceptic Ab dool Wahaub; and states, that he now deputes Ambassadors to Constantinople with the present letter, charged with the com munication of various points of importance.

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(B). The Letters in this division (the two last excepted) are Translations of the French Originals. No. 1.— Letter from Tippoo Sultaun to the Executive Power of the French Republic; dated Seringapatam, Aprjl 2d 1797 — Stating, that he had sent Ambassadors for the purpose of renewing an Alliance with the French Na'ion : — Also, Letter from the same, of the same date, to the Representatives of the People residing in the Isles of France and La Reunion — Containing his propositions for an Alliance with the French, and the terms on which he was desirous of being furnished with a French force. No. 2. — Letter from Tippoo Sultaun to General Malartic; dated 2d April 1797— Requesting that his propositions may be taken into consideration, and that he may be furnished with Troops— He encloses Copy of the Propositions to the Representatives of the People.

No. 3.— Letter from Tippoo Sultaun to General Mangalon ; dated Seringapatam, 21st April 1797 — Giving him an account of the disastrous situation of his different Enemies, and pointing out that the present is the critical moment for the French to invade India. No. ABSTRACT OF CONTENTS No. 4.— Letter from the same to the Citizen Representatives, of the lame tenor and date. No. 5. — Letter from the Ambassadors Hussun Alii Khan and Mahomed Ibrahim; dated Isle of France, 20th January 1798, to General Malartic — Requesting that all the Officers and Men may be assembled for the purpose of taking an Oath of Fidelity to the two Nations. No. 6. — Copy of Propositions from the Ambassadors offering to supply the French Army with necessary Provisions and Stores. No. 7. — Letter from the Representatives of the Colony of the Isle of France to Tippoo Sultaun — Adverting to his proposals for establishing an intimate connection with France, and promising to make every effort in their power to promote his wishes.

No. 8. — Letter from the Ambassadors to General Malartic ; dated Isle of France, 21st February 1798 — Stating the terms on which they will take the Recruits. No. 9. — Letter from General Malartic to the Ambassadors ; dated isle of France, 27th February 1798 — Expostulating with them on their objections to the allowances fixed by him for the Recruits, and declaring that he will not allow them to serve unless his demands be acceded to. No. 10. — Letter from General Malartic to Tippoo Sultaun ; dated Isle of France, 8th March 1798 — Recommending Citizen Pitcher as a proper person to be employed in the Factory which the Sukaun proposes to establish in the Isle of France. No. 11. — Letter from Admiral Sercey to Tippoo Sultaun; dated Isle of France, 4th March 1798 — Stating his inability to afford any immediate aid, but promising every assistance in his power on his receiving Reinforcements from France — Sends Mons. Dubuc and others to superintend the Sultaun's Marine.

No. 12. — Letter from General Co3igny to the Ambassadors ; dated 5th of March 1798 — Mentioning that he had forwarded the Sultaun's Dispatches to France, and assuring them of the favourable disposition of the French towards him. No. 13. — General Mangalon to Tippoo Saib; dated Isle of France, 4th March 1798 — Expresses his concern that the state of the French force in India will not admit of his proceeding in person to participate in the glory of the Sultaun's Arms in his con- 'test with their common Enemy. No. 14. — Letter from M. Desoomber to 1'ippoo Sultaun; dated 5th March 1798 — On the subject of the p.oposed Alliance with Fiance, the supply of a Military Force, the conduct os the An.bassadors — Offers the Sultaun general advice on the means - of accomplishing his great object, the extirpation of the English. No. 15. — Letter from General Malartic to Tippoo Sultaun; dated Isle of France, 7th March 1798 — Acknowledging the receipt of OF

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(B). XIII of his propositions, and informing the Sultaun of the measures taken by him in consequence — Sends lists of the Recruits and statement of their allowances — Expresses his intention of send ing further Reinforcements as soon as it may be in his power. No. 1 6. — Letter from Captain L'Hermite, commanding the Preneuse Frigate, to Tippoo Sultaun; dated Mangalore, 25th April 1798— Announcing his arrival with the Ambassadors and Troops, and his intention very shortly to return — Requests the Sultaun's commands for the Isle of France. No. 17.— Letter from General Chapuis to Tippoo Sultaun— Announcing his arrival, and giving au account of the detachment under his command, and the favourable reception he had met with at Man-alore. No. 18. — Letter from Captain Dubuc to Tippoo Sultaun ; dated -Mangalore, 28th April 1798 — Reporting his arrival, and giving an account of the persons who accompany him— Mentions the favourable reception of the Embassy at the Isle of France, and states that he has been deputed to renew aud strengthen the friendship between the French and the Sultaun.

No. 19.— Copy of the Questions put to the French Generals by the Chiefs of the Sirkar, on the object of their Mission, with the Answers of the former. No. 20.— Table of the Rates of Pay for the Officers of the Marine, under the signature of Dubuc. No. 21. — Receipt under the signature of Dubuc, for Pags. 2,781. 5. advanced on account of the Pay of his Detachment. No. 22. — From Tippoo Sultaun to the Executive Directory; dated Seringapatam, zoth July 1798 — Communicating his Proposals for an Alliance, offensive and defensive, with the French ; and the terms on which he is desirous of receiving a Force to assist him in his operations against the English. No. 23. — Full Powers from Tippoo Sultaun to Captain Dubuc, constituting him his Ambassador to the French Republic ; dated Seringapatam, 20th July 1798.

Also, Letter of Credit from the Sirkar Khoodadaud in favour of Citizen Dubuc. No. 24. — Copy of a Letter from Dubuc to Tippoo Sultaun; dated Tranquebar, 16th December 1798— Requesting a supply of Money, recommending measures to be adopted by Tippoo for the purpose of gaining time and bringing over the Mahrattas to his party. No. 25.— Letter from Tippoo Sultaun to M. Dubuc; dated Seringapatam, 2d January 1799— Urging him, in the strongest terms, to depart as soon as possible. Letter from Ripaud to Tippoo Sultaun; dated Republican Camp, 23d May 1798 — Pointing out the line of conduct which he advises the Sultaun to observe towards Monsieur Raymond, and suggests an order to be issued to Monsieur Dampers, respecting the Discipline of the Troops. Intercepted Intercepted Letter from General Buonaparte to Tippoo Sultaun ; dated in January 1 799— Notifying his arrival with a large Force in Egypt, and his intention of affording effectual Military Succours to Tippoo Sultaun, for the purpose of subverting the British Power in India; and requesting TippooSultaun to depute an Ambassador to him at Cairo or Suez.

Intercepted Letter from General Buonaparte to the Shereef of Mecca; received at Judda 17th of February 1799— Describing the tranquillity which he has established in Egypt, and sending his Letter to Tippoo Sultaun to the care of the Shereef, for the purpose of being forwarded.

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(C). Letter from the late Governor General Sir John Shore, Bart, to Tippoo Sultaun; dated 7th March 1798 — Noticing the termimination of the Disputes with the Cotiotte Rajah — Intimating that Letters had been presented to the Company's Officers on the Coast of Malabar, stating a claim to the district of Wynaad —Expressing a disposition to discuss any claim which the Sultaun may have to that district, and proposing a meeting of the Deputies sor the purpose. From Tippoo Sultaun to the late Governor General Sir John Shore, Bart, received 26th April 1798 — Acknowledging the receipt of the Governor General's Letter notifying his intended return to Europe, and the nomination of the Earl of Mornington as his successor — Expressing his desire to cultivate the existing harmony between the two States, anc. requesting the Governor General to impress the Earl of Mornington with a sense of the friendship established between the two Powers.

From Tippoo Sultaun to the late Governor General Sir John Shore, Bart, received 26th April 1798 — In reply to the Governor General's Letter of the 7th of March, on the subject of Wynaad — asserting a claim to that district, describing its situation, and professing friendship. From Tippoo Sultaun to the acting Governor General Sir Alured Clark, K.B. — Acknowledging the receipt of his Excellency's Letter of 26th March 1798, notifying his having taken charge of the Government until the arrival of the Earl of Morr.inp-- ton — Complaining of the encroachments of the Coorga Rajah on his Territories, and requesting that his Excellency will use his influence with the .Rajah to suppress them. From the Right Honourable the Earl of Mornington, Governor General, &c. &c. &c. to Tippoo Sultaun, dated 14th June 1798— Intimating that the Acting Governor General had communicated to his Lordssiip the letter on the subject of the imputed encroachments of the Coorga Rajah, and also his letter on the subject of his claim to Wynaad— S.ating, that on investigating the official records, it appears that not only the ri"ht to OF