(२७१ ) Bahadur for his aid and influence in establi- shing in the province of Bundelcund an arrangement calculated to afford to the British Government the military and political advan- tages of the local situation of that province in the present crisis of affairs, and His Exce- llency has accordingly addressed a letter to that chieftain, stating, in general terms, His Excellency's views with respect to the proví. nce of Bundelcund, and requesting him to despatch to Allahabad a confidential agent for the express purpose of conferring with you on the details of the proposed arrangement. Copies of this letter, and of the detailed pro- posals which Himmat Bahadur has lately trans- mitted through Mr. Ahmuty, are enclosed for your information. 7. During the progress of the negotiation you will be enabled to ascertain more precisely than has hitherto been done, the means which Himmat Bahadur may possess of effectually supporting the interests of the British Govern- ment in the province, and will aocordingly be enabled to submit to His Excellency the claims which he may possess to a recompence from the Government for: his co-operation. ।
