cover 1817 (4. Dec.) and (27 Dec.) privately carried entire letters from the Third Mahratta (and Pindari) War to "Lt. Col. Doyle Mil. Sec., Hd Qrs" headed "Camp - 5 Coss East of Rampoora" and "Camp Gyanta Ghaut" respectively. Important letters from this War

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cover 1817 (4. Dec.) and (27 Dec.) privately carried entire letters from the Third Mahratta (and Pindari) War to "Lt. Col. Doyle Mil. Sec., H^d Q^rs" headed "Camp - 5 Coss East of Rampoora" and "Camp Gyanta Ghaut" respectively. Important letters from this War

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Contents of letters: Both include much graphic detail regarding the systematic destruction of the Pindaris, they also indicate a certain wariness of Lord Hastings. The latter signs off "I hope Ld Hastings will allow no poaching on my Manor but allow me to take Rampoora by and by"