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)

328 VIEW OF THE ORIGIN AND CONDUCT
pany the princes, Captain Marriott, Aid-de-camp to the Com-
mander in Chief, was appointed to this office.
The fortress of Vellore had been prepared for the reception of
the Princes; and Lieutenant-colonel Doveton, an officer in all
respects well qualified for the charge, was appointed to the com-
mand. He was also entrusted with the payment of the stipends
allotted to both families ; and was directed by the Governor-
general, to spare no reasonable expence in providing for their
accommodation, on a scale suitable to their former rank, and ex-
pectations. Lieutenant-colonel Doveton met the Princes beyond
Ryacotah, and conducted them to Vellore, where they arrived on
the 12th of July. They expressed their satisfaction in the accom-
modations provided for them, declaring them to be, which was
actually the case, far better than those to which they had been
accustomed. The remainder of the families of Hyder Alii and
Tippoo Sultaun, were to be removed to Vellore as soon as might
be practicable.