Warren HastingsChautauqua Press, 1886 - 183 pages |
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Page 204
... Governor - General's conduct . It seemed to be high time to think of securing an honor- able retreat . Under these circumstances , Macleane thought himself justified in produc- ing the resignation with which he had been in- trusted ...
... Governor - General's conduct . It seemed to be high time to think of securing an honor- able retreat . Under these circumstances , Macleane thought himself justified in produc- ing the resignation with which he had been in- trusted ...
Page 219
... Governor - General's po- liteness , but could not consent to any private interview . They could meet only at the coun- cil - board . In a very short time it was made signally manifest to how great a danger the Governor- General had , on ...
... Governor - General's po- liteness , but could not consent to any private interview . They could meet only at the coun- cil - board . In a very short time it was made signally manifest to how great a danger the Governor- General had , on ...
Page 222
... Governor - General had framed a complete plan of policy adapted to the altered state of affairs . The struggle with Hyder was a struggle for life and death . All minor objects must be sacrificed to the preservation of the Carnatic . The ...
... Governor - General had framed a complete plan of policy adapted to the altered state of affairs . The struggle with Hyder was a struggle for life and death . All minor objects must be sacrificed to the preservation of the Carnatic . The ...
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