A History of the Mahrattas v2.c49.73
A History of the Mahrattas v2.c49.73
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v2.c49.73
¹ [The Pēshwā asked for ‘large armed vessels, well equipped with warlike stores, &c., together with an English gentleman of a courteous disposition, courageous in his nature, and who will act conformably to my pleasure.’ (Forrest, Selections (Marāthā Series), i. 551-2.) The policy adopted towards the Pēshwā by the Bombay Government at this juncture was based upon advice given by Major (afterwards Sir John) Malcolm, Private Secretary to the Marquess Wellesley. (Forrest, ibid., 553-7.)]