EAST INDIA Affairs.,.' Whitehall, Sept. 6. THE letters from the East Implies and the following are Extract of a letter from the Prefident and In pursuance of this in force, a few miles on the left flank of the army. Parties of horfe approached very near the line, and fome guns were opened upon its rear, but at fo con fiderable a diftance that they neithate rist tarded the progrefs nor did any material injury to the troups. Lord Cornwallis encamped within fight of Bangalore in the evening of the 5th, and on the 7th in the morning the Pettab was carried by affault. It was a fortunate circumftance that a confiderFable quantity of dry forage was found in it, as Tippoo had deftroyed all the villages around the fort, and the barren face of the country afforded an alarming profpect for the fupport of our cattle. The fuccefsful attack which had been made on the Pettah, and the happy con fequences attending it, gave us the greateft fatisfaction; but at the fame time we fincerely lament the lofs fuitained on that * di occafion, by the death of Lieutenant on the table land of any material t of February, without culty, or the leaft interference on the part of the enemy, sy son has Tippoo, in the mean time, remained near Gingee, apparently waiting the motions of Lord Cornwallis; but he no fooner difcovered their object, than he relin Colonel Moorhoufe, whofe military character was la much diftinguished, and whofe long, active, and zealous fervices to the Company deferved the higheft applause. In order to teftify our fenfe of fuch confpicuous merits, we came to the fol quifhed all hope of carrying the war lowing refolution, viz. "Government in the Carnatic, and haftened through having the Changamah pafs, for the preferva, Lieuteneived a tion of his own dominions. After halting two days, Cdvice of the death of Moorhoofe, who was killed in the affault of the Pettah of pofe of mustering the bullockor the pur-Bangalore the guh inflants-Refolved, af Cornwallis marched forward in the direction of Bangalore. The forts of Molwaggle, Colar, and Oufcostah, fucceffive ly fell on the approach of our army. Forage and water were found in abundance on the line of march; and fuch was the confidence of the inhabitants, that they voluntarily supplied the camp with every article of provifion. Lord a teftimony of refpect to the memory of an officer who ferved the Company many years with diftinguished zeal, fpirit, and ability, that his remains be. with the permiffion of the minifters and church wardens, publicly interred in the church of Fort St George, at the Company's expence, and a marble tablet fixed over his grave, with a fuitable inferip tion, in commemoration of his merits: -Refolved, likewife, That a letter be written to Earl Cornwallis to inform him In the morning of the 5th of March the enemy appeared, for the fift time, of this intention, and to requeft his Lordfhip will be pleased to direct, that the body of the late Lieutenant Colonel Moorhoufe be removed to the Prefidency fo foon as the fituation of affairs will permit." We are affured your Honourable Court will be pleafed to find that proper refpect has been paid to the memory of one of the beft officers that ever ferved the Company; and we are confident this public teftimory will be gratefully received by the whole army. Since the affault of the Pettah no of ficial advices of the fiege have reached us from Lord Cornwallis. Bu by means of the public Tappals difpatched from camp as opportunities offered, many private letters of undoubted authority have been received; and from these we learn, that the first batteries were opened on the 12th, and that the approaches were carried on with unremitting affiduity, and in the face of Tippoc's whole army: That on the arft at night, about eleven o'clock, the form began, and was crowned with the mofl complete and 1 brilliant fuccefs. The garriton gave way on all fides; and though the lofs of the enemy on this occafi was confiderable, we have the fatisfaction to oblerve, that our's is flated at a very fmall num ber. The mifcarriage of Lord Corn wallis's official advice of the capture of Bangalore, will juflity our tranfmitting a private copy of the general orders if fued to the army a day after his fuccefs ; and we beg leave to conclude this aeCount by tendering our fincereft congratulations to your Honourable Court on an event fo glorious to your arms, and fo important to your interefis in this country. { We e have been honoured with two letters from Lord Cornwallis fince the fall of Bangalore, which we fend as num bers in the packet, one dated the 27th of March, advising us, that as he had received information of the actual mar h of Rajah Feijewunt (the Nizam's General) with a confiderable body of cavalry towards him, and being fenfible of the great importance of fecuring the junction of this fort, and the probability that Tippoo would ufe every means in his power to harrafs and obftruct their march, he had determined to move to the northward, in the direction in which the Rajah was expected; and that he was fur ther induced to adopt this measure from the affurances which he had received that the friendly Poligars, in that part of the country, had collected a large quantity of grain, and a great number of cattle, for the ufe of the army, within fifty miles of Bangalore. His Lordship added, that he could not then forma precife ju 'gment whether he should be able to attempt the reduction or Seringaratam before the rains, or whether he mutt limit his views to Oyfore, and an eftab ifhment in that part of he Myfore country; but that he could affure us that nothing but abfolute neceffity fhould make him abandon his former plan: That, with a view to expetite the re-equipment of the heavy artillery, he had appointed Colonel Duff to command in Bangalore, into which place he had put the 70th regiment and three native battalions: That the quantity of military ftores of all forts found in it was aftonishing; and that there was, in particular, more gunpowder than we could poffibly have occasion for during the prefent war. The fecond letter from Lord Cornwallis is dated the ad inftant, and advifed us that he left his camp to the fouthward of Bangalore, on the 28th ult. and on that day fell in with the rea of the enemy's line of march at Elevancum ; That, although our infantry could not come up in time to gain any material advantage, his Lordship purfued him clofely for feveral miles, and obliged him to relinquish the object which he appear ed to have in view, of getting between our army and the corps of the Nizam's cavalry: That Tippoo retired to Pedibalaboram, leaving behind him one brafs nine pounder, and that he had fince moved towards Sheveganaga. Lord Cornwallis, in his letter, complains of the inactivity of Rajah Feijewunt, to whom he had written, that if he heard of any more delays and excuses, he fhould proceed with his own troops to the execution of his future plan of operations. The latter part of the letter is of fo pleafing a nature that we fhall give it in his Lordship's own words: "We have been moft plentifully fupplied with forage fince we left Bangalore, notwithftanding the attempts of the enemy to burn it, and this day fome Banjarres of this country brought to camp above four thoufand bullocks, half of them loaded with rice, and the other half with grain, doll, ghee, and other Bazar articles." Lord Cornwallis having received a letter from Tippoo the 27th of March, making an overture for a feparate accommodation commodation with us, replied, "Tatlery department, and his exertions, and he could encourage no propofition that did not include our allies. Copies of the letter and the answer having been transmitted to us, we forward them as numbers in the packet. A large force having been left to the fouthward at the time General Medows moved from Trichinopoly, Lord Cornwallis expreff d to us his defire that it might be ordered to Amboor. 'Inftructions were in confequence to that effect, and we have the pleafure to add, that the detachment reached its place of deftination on the 22d ult. By a letter from Lieutenant Colonel Oldham, who commands it, dated the 6th inftant, we are advifed, that, in confequence of orders from Earl Cornwallis, he was to move from Amboor the next day, and to advance to the head of the Ghauts, where he was to take poft until he heard further from his Lordship. This detachment, with the re inforcement fent from hence, confifts of 700 Europeans, 4400 natives, and 450 cavalry. General Abercromby, with the Bombay army, took poffeffion of the Coorg Pais on the 27th of February. The advance under Lieutenant Colonel Hartley, ftrongly posted on the top, and the General was bufily employed in fending up fupplies; fince that time (as we are in formed by private advices) the fecond divifion of the 73d regiment, fent from hence in your fhip the Queen, and the 14th Carnatic battalion of native infantry, have joined, and rendered General Abercromby's force very respectable. The Coorg Pafs is about 50 miles from Serins gapatam. Camp at Bangalore, March 22, 1791. G. A. O. Lord Cornwallis feels the moft fenfible gratification in congratulating the of ficers and foldiers of the army on the honourable issue of the fat ques and dan gers which they underwent during the arduous fiege. Their alacrity and firmness in the execution of their various duties has perhaps never been exceeded; and he fhall not only think it incumbent upon him to reprefent their meritorious conduct in the firongeft colours, but he fhall ever remember it with the fincereft fentiments of esteem and admiration. The judicious arrangements which were made by Colonel Duff in the artil, thofe of the other officers and the toldiers of that corps in general, in the fervice of the batteries, are entitled to his Lordship's highest approbation; to which he defires to add, that he th nks himself much obliged to Lieutenant Colonel Geils for the able manner in which he directed the fire during the day of the 21ft. Lord Cornwallis is fo well acquain ed with the ardour that pervades the whole army, that he would have been happy if it had been practicable to have allowed every corps to have participated in the glory of the enterprife of last night; but it must be obvious to all, that, in forming a difpofition for the affault, a certain portion of troops could only be employed. The conduct of all the regiments which happened in their tour to be upon duty that evening did credit in every refpect, to their fpirit and difcipline; but his Lordfhip defires to offer the tribute of his particular and warmeft praise to the European grenadiers and light infantry of the army, and to the 36th, 72d, and 76th regiments, who led the attack, and carried the fortrefs, and who, by their behaviour on that occafion, furnished a confpicuous proof, that difciplined valour in foldiers, when directed by zeal and capacity in officers, is irrefiftible. The activity and good conduct of Lieutenant Colonel Maxwell, in the command of the Pettah for feveral days previous to the affault of the fort, was, in every refpect, highly commendable; but his Lordfhp defires that he will ac◄ cept of his particular thanks for the judicious arrangements which he made for the affault which was committed to his direction, and for the gallantry which he difplayed in the execution of them. He likewife returns his warmeft acknowledgements to Major General Skelly, who undertook the cominand of the corps that commenced the attack of the breach, who, by animating them by his own example, contributed effentially to our important fuccefs. Lieutenant Colonel Stuart may be af fured that Lord Cornwa lis will ever retain the most graterul remembrance of the valuable and fteady fupport which that officer affords him, by his military experience and conftant exertions to pro mote the public fervice; and although his Lordfhip is unwilling to offend General Medows's delicacy, by attempting to expreis his full fenfe of the able and friendly friendly affiftance which he uniformly A true copy, from a private copy. HAVING received the information from Lieutenant Stuart of the actual march of Rajah Feijewunt, and being fenfible. of the great importance of fecuring the junction of fo confiderable a body of cavalry, and of the probability that Tip poo would fe every means in his power to harrals and obffract their march, I have determined to move to the north ward, in the direction in which they may be expected; and I am further in duced to adopt this measure from the affurances which I have received that the friendly Poligars in that part of the country have collected a large quantity of grain, and a great number of cattle, for the ufe of the army, within fifty miles of this place. I powder than we can poffibly have occas lion for during the prefent war. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Camp at Bangalore March 27, 1791. Grørge Parry, Acting Dep. Sec,, SECRET DEPARTMENT. Sir CHARLES OAKLEY, Bart. Senior Mem- Gentlemen, Bangalore, on the 28th ult. and that day I LEFT my camp, to the fouthward of fell in with the rear of the enemy's line of march at Elevancum; and although our infantry could not come up in time to gain any material advantage, we purfued them clolely for feveral miles, and obliged them to relinquith the object which they appeared to have in view, of getting between our army and the corps of the Nizam's cavalry, which was expected to join us from Gunjecottah. Tippoo reted to Pedibalaboram, leaving behind him one brafs nine pounder, which broke down, and he has fince moved towards Sheveganga." In purAfter the acquifition of Rajah Feijer fuance of the plan which I mentioned in wunt's cavalry, I hope to cover fo large my letter of the 27th ult. I came on, by a tract of country, as to prevent the dif the way of Dionelly, to this place, where treffing effects at leaft of a partial fire-Ishall probably remain a few days, as brand, and enfure the march of Lieute nant Colonel Oldham's detachment from Amboor, without being obliged to go to the head of the paffes to meet him 1 Whether I fhall be able to attempt the reduction of Sering apatam before the rains, or whether I muft limit my views, to Cyfore, and an establishment in this country, will depend on circumftances of which it is impofiible for me at prefent to form a precife judgment; I can, however, most truly affure you, that no thing but abfolute receffity fhall make me abandon my former plan. 3 our fituation here is well calculated for preventing the enemy from diflurbing the arch of our allies. I am forry, however, to add, that Rajah Feijewunt, on the pretence of the moft abfurd and ill-founded reports, has halted at Wimpilly, which is only eighteen cofs on this fide of Gunjecottah, and has declared that he will not proceed (unless he should receive pofitive orders for that purpose from his after) until I informed him that I will fendia detachment to meet him at Chitamurrypait. The fall of Bangalore, and the march of our army I have, with a view to expedite the to the northward, with the affurances I re-equipment of the heavy artillery, ap- have given him that I will most attenpointed Colonel Duff to the command, tively oblerve the movements of the enein Bangalore, into which place I have my, will probably relieve him from his put the 6th regiment and three native battalions, w 23 DOG JOVETI OD Nand induce him to come forward, The quantity of military fores of all have acquainted him, that, if I hear of base fenioudly intends to join us; but I forts that we have found in it is is aftonifhing, and there is in particular more gure proceed with our own troops to the exer hany more, delays and excufes, I fhall cution TO TIPPOO SULTAN. I HAVE received and have underflood the contents of your letter (recapitulate that received The mode the 27th of March 1791.) which always marks the character of the British government, and my own perfonal di fition and feelings, unite in making me with most earneftly for the reftoration of the blef fing of peace, as foon as a just repara I AM directed by Lord Cornwallis totion can be obtained for the injuries and tranfmit to you copies of a letter re- loffes that the Company and its allies ceived from Tippoo Sultan, and of his have fuffered. Lordship's anfwer to it. His Lordship defires that copies of them in English and Perian (for which purpose a Perfian copy is alfo inclofed be forwarded for the refidents at Poonah and at Hydrabad.am; Sir, por Your moft humble fervant, COD MOTC HUW (Signed) G. F. CHERRY, Perfian A true copy, s 511 oder FROM TIPPOO SULTAN, Bob He Received March 27. 1791. SOME time ago your Lordship defired that feveral matters should be replied to in writing, and fent to you. I embrace this opportunity of writing, that in mat ters of great importance, the fecrets of the heart cannot be known but by the verbal communication of a perfon of confequence, nor can affairs be adjufted. Therefore, if your Lordship pleafes, I will nominate a perfon of confidence, and vefting him with full authority, will fend him to your prefence, in order that by perfonal converfations our ancient friendfhip may gain daily ftrength, Your Lords hip muft confider me defirous of your not If the two Circars alone were engaged in the prefent war, I fhould not object to receive the perion of confidence whom you defire to lend me, and I should liften as favourably to your propofitions as the duty of my ftation would admit but fo direct and expeditious a mode of negociation is n for when I found that, by your diffegard now in my power to all my conciliatory offers, I muft ne ceffarily be forced to engage in a war, Lentered into the moft folemn treaties with Nizam Ally Khan and with the Pefhwa, declaring that we would affift each other, and that no one of the powe Vers would liften feparately to any advances from the enemy, without fubmitting to the terms propofed to the general con fideration and approbation of the different parties of the confederacy. I cannot therefore, confiflent with honour and good faith, receive, in the fift inftance, a perfon of confidence from you, for the purpose of adjuffing the feparate terms of peace between you and the Company; but if you should think proper to tranfmit to me, in writing tee propofitions as a foundation upon which negociations you are willing to make, may opened, for refloration of and friend on the Com , the Nizam, and the Fefhwa, on one fide, |