A History of the Mahrattas v2.c36.98

v2.c36.98

and a recommendation to the Court of Directors, in support of an application for his being appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Bombay Presidency, was forwarded to England. But the Bombay Government, although they highly approved of the distinction conferred on General Goddard, remonstrated against bestowing the rank except through them, or on his being separately appointed to conduct the negotiation with the Poona state. They also objected to having any military force stationed within the limits of the Bombay Presidency, independent of their authority, as they deemed such a circumstance an invasion of their rights and highly unconstitutional; yet, soothed by the respectful consideration shown to them by Mr. Hastings, and the judicious behaviour of General Goddard, they determined that their disapproval in those particulars should not prevent the utmost exertions of their ability and means to forward the views of the Supreme Government.