CONTENTS.

CHAP. I.

Introduction-Mr. Thomas enters into the service of

Appakandarow-repairs to Delhi-account of the

environs of that city,

CHAP. II.

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Mr. Thomas marches towards his new pergunnahs-

military operations-intrigues of Begum Sumroo—

she is deposed-death of Levasso-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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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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CHAP. V.

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Geographical description of the Punjaub-of their

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

CHAP. VI.

Mr. Thomas defeats the Seiks-concludes an advan-

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 Hurrianch-his establish-
ment at Hansi.

CHAP. VII.

Reflections-Mr. Thomas resolves to invade the

Jypoor territory-geographical and ftatistical ac-

count of that country-revenues, history, manners,

and customs of the inhabitants,

CHAP. VIII.

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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,

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,

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,

CHAP. XII.

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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,

CHAP. XIII.

Singular account of an impostor among the Seiks-

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

-commencement of hostilities-battle with Capt.

Smith-death of Mr. Hopkins-Mr. Thomas's op-

ponents become more and more formidable-

treacherous designs of his officers—multiplied diffi-

culties-Mr. Thomas is compelled to fly-reaches

Hansi-he capitulates-arrives at the British fron-

tier his death and character,

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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.

N the enlightened period of the nineteenth

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