Beatson, Alexander: A view of the origin and conducts of the war with Tippoo Sultaun: comprising a narrative of the operations of the army under the command of Lieutenant George Harris, and of the Siege of Seringapatam (London, 1800)

OF THE WAR WITH TIPPOO SULTAUN.

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CHAPTER ViL
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T HE position at Kelamungalum possessed several advantages.
It was the nearest within our own territory to the capital of
Mysore, the most convenient, of any which could have been oc-
cupied previous to the advance of the army ; and being contiguous
to Ryacotah, the departments of grain and provisions could be com-
pleted to the largest possible quantity which they had the means
of carrying. The encampment was conveniently situated for
water, and although the enemy's horse had made their appearance
on the yth of March, and had been busily employed in burning
forage, yet a sufficient quantity was secured by the vigilance and
activity of our cavalry.
It was indeed a satisfaction to observe that this indispensable
article was in much greater abundance than we had reason to
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