...requisite, I can affirm that the principles of my engagement are of the purest nature. . . . Appa Sahib was not difficult to be worked upon. He is confirmed in his legitimate power. I believe the advantage of our thus having converted Nagpore into a devoted friend is universally felt,...

...adopted child with troops, in order to acquire the rule over Nagpur. Under these impressions, Apa Sahib was not difficult to be worked upon. He is confirmed...against the adoption by my professing to consider Parsoji incapable of the volition necessary to the act. This is most strictly true, for the poor Raja...