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tamarind trees, which under the rigours of a torrid fun, afforded a cool ſhade, and brightened the face of the ſurrounding country; whilſt the Ganges, to heighten the beauty of the varied. landſcape, rolled its majeſtic flood behind us. Hence we went to. Dumdumma, where we had a general review; Govenor Cottier came from Bengal in order to ſee: it, with his Aid—du-Camps, and a numerous train of attendants: his entry into Dumdumma was very magnificent: he was accompanied by Our Colonel and ſome of the principal Officers, who met him on the way: all the army were drawn up, and received. him with a general ſalute. The entire night was ſpent in, preparations far our appearance
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