CONTENTS.

CHAP. I.

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Introduction-Mr. Thomas enters into the service of

Appakandarow-repairs to Delhi-account of the

environs of that city, . ' . 17

CHAP. II.

Mr. Thomas marches towards his new pergunnahs--

military operations-intrigues of Begum Sumroom

she is deposed-death of LevassOm-altercation be-

twixt Mr. Thomas and Appakandarow-occurrences, 33.

CHAP. III.

Descriptive account of the Hurdwar, and of the an-

nual pilgrimage~Mr. Thomas defeats the Ghos-

seins—the districts of Panniput and Soneput are

added to Mr. Thomas's possessions-account of the

city of Panniput, and of the canal of Ali Merdan

Khan, -

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68

CHAP. IV.

Restoration to her authority of the Begum Sumroo-

account of Sirdannah-death and character of Ap-

pakandarow — capture of Samli - Mr. Thomas

marches to Panniput, ...

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86

Päge

CHAP. V.

Geographical description of the Punjaub-of their

Seiks, their manners, customs, forces, and resources, 100

CHAP. VI.

Mr. Thomas defeats the Seiks-concludes an advana

tageous treaty-disagreement with Bappoo Scindiah

-Mr. Thomas forms the design of establishing

himself as an independant chief-for that purpose

selects the province of Hurrianeh-his establish-

ment at Hansi. - - - - 115

CHAP. VII.

Reflections--Mr. Thomas resolves to invade the

Jypoor territory-geographical and statistical ac-

count of that country-revenues, history, manners,

and customs of the inhabitants,

- 135

CHAP. VIII.

In an expedition against Jypoor, Mr. Thomas is joined

by Vavon Row-their proceedings-account of the

city of Futtahpore-approach of the Jypoor army-

battle of Futtahpore,

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CHAP. IX.
Military operations continued-Mr. Thomas is com-

pelled to retreat-distress of the army--peace con-
cluded-Mr. Thomas marches against the rajah of
Beykaneer-geographical description of that coun-

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try—of the Lackhi jungle-military operations-

Mr. Thomas enters into engagements with Am-

bajee, - -

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CHAP. X.

Geographical description of the country of Oudipoor

or Mewar—its constitution--manners and customs

of the inhabitants--military operations of the Ou-

dipoor country-termination of the campaign, - 195

CHAP. XI.

Descriptive account of the country of the Batties

singular manners and customs of the inhabitants

military operations against the rajah of Beykaneer-

Mr. Thomas returns to Jyjur, - - 225

CHAP. XII.

Geographical description of Joudpoor, or Marwar-

manners and customs of the inhabitants--history-

Mr. Thomas's military operations--capture of Bhaut

transactions in the territories of Roy Kellaun, 240

- CHAP. XIII.

Singular account of an impostor among the Seiksm

his pretensions—he is detected by a Seik chief-

threatens Mr. Thomas-is compelled to fly-re-

duction of Kanhori-attack of Seefeedoo-termina-

tion of the campaign,

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CHAP. XIV.

Reflections—combination formed against Mr. Thomas

MEMOIRS

OF

GEORGE THOMAS.

CHAPTER I. '

Introduction.—Mr. Thomas enters into the service of Appakandarow,—Repairs to Delhi. - Account of the environs of that city.

TN the enlightened period of the nineteenth

century, when the world abounds in characters, as distinguished for their abilities, in every branch of scientific and useful knowledge, as eminent for their courage and other personal qualifications, it may afford matter for surprise, that an obfcure individual should merit the attention of the community. Yet, when it is considered that the singularity of