A History of the Mahrattas v2.c37.127

v2.c37.127

A.D. 1782.—Captain Watherstone was deputed to Poona in January, but shortly after his arrival there, official intelligence was received of the appointment of Mr. David Anderson, as Agent of the Governor-General, with full powers to negotiate and conclude a treaty with the Mahrattas ; for which purpose Mr. Anderson was deputed to the camp of Mahadajee Sindia. Upon this news Captain Watherstone was recalled, a circumstance which both Nana Furnuwees and Hurry Punt regretted, for although they were not fully prepared to treat, they could have wished to conclude the pacification without the mediation of Sindia.¹