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Trichinopoly, Quilon, Cannanore and Belgaum, the Neilgherries might be considered almost as the centre APPENDIX. 103 of a circle, it would be expedient to make them a ge- neral depot for European troops. I venture to state these facts to show that without the greatest inconsis- tency, I could do no other than enter most cordially into your benevolent views. I have always considered that the judicious expenditure of thousands here, would lead to the saving of lacs. Duty and inclination equally im- pelled me to lend my zealous assistance to the further- ance of the plans of government. It was therefore with feelings unusually painful, that I heard myself described as disaffected towards them, and as inclined to throw obstacles in the way of their execution. That these feelings were quite warranted, is matter of notoriety in the society here. I felt and acted most cordially towards the commanding officer, and should have been too hap- py, had that gentleman met me in the same spirit. I do earnestly assure you that nothing that has passed, will in the slightest degree abate my zeal for the service. I would readily have exchanged opinions with Major Kelso on the subject of the Bazars, if he had given me an opportunity of doing so ; but as the work was com- menced without my knowledge, and as the commanding officer had expressed his determination to continue it, in spite of the civil authorities, I felt satisfied that any

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