The Dispatches of Field Marshall the Duke of Wellington (Volume 1 ); K. G. During His Various Campaigns in India, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, the Low Co

by Arthur Wellesley

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1837 ... diately from that capital to his jaghire; as he had vowed never to pay his respects to the Peshwah till that prince had done him justice on the Rajah of Kolapoor, by whom his possessions had been despoiled and his father murdered. ' 5. As the defection of the Putwurdun family, of whom Appah Saheb is, in fact, the representative, would at this moment have been attended with serious injury to the interests of his Highness, every argument was opposed to the resolution which this chief had taken; but he continued, unmoved, to persevere in his determination, till he was explicitly informed that the effect which such conduct, at this crisis, would have on the interests of the Peshwah, and the interests of the British government as connected with that prince, was such as must place him in the relation of an enemy to both governments. This communication, which was made after our arrival at Poonah, alarmed him so much that he has agreed to stay near this city until his case has been recommended to the Peshwah's attention; and he has promised, should that prince attend to his situation, and give him the relief that his services demand, that he will no longer hesitate in paying his personal respects at court, or in remaining there as long as he is required. ' 6. I understand by a letter from Colonel Close that the Peshwah proposes to leave Bassein on the 25th instant. His Highness will therefore be re-established in his capital early in May; and that object, when accomplished, will admit of the disposition of the force in this quarter, that will put an end to those fears now entertained of a combination among the Marhatta chiefs, which I consider as unlikely to be formed, and, if formed, still more unlikely to act with either union, vigor, or effect. ' I have the hono...

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First published July 21, 2014

About the author

Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG GCB GCH PC FRS (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), was a British soldier and statesman, a native of Ireland from the Anglo-Irish Ascendancy,[3] and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century. His importance in national history is such that he is often referred to as "the Duke of Wellington" instead of "the 1st Duke of Wellington."