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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Officer in Madras army reports on Feb. 22 rising tensions in India, with British armies mobilizing for potential war, declaration against king of Candy in Ceylon, and threats from king of Travancore; estimates total effective troops at 50,000.
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"We are all in an uproar again in India, and likely to have a serious war. Our army is moving rapidly to the frontiers; that of Bengal has taken the field, and war is said to be declared against the king of Candy, in the Island of Ceylon. Something serious is also expected from the king of Travancore; our strength is, however, equal to any thing, and we are all in high health and spirits."
Coast troops, 85,000; 5 regiments cavalry, 3 regiments infantry, 10,000; Bombay not known, suppose 5,000—
Grand Total 50,330—Say 50,000 effective.
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India
Event Date
Feb. 22
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british troop strength estimated at 50,000 effective (coast troops 85,000; 5 regiments cavalry, 3 regiments infantry 10,000; bombay approx. 5,000; total 50,330).
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Uproar in India with potential serious war; Madras army moving to frontiers, Bengal army in field; war declared against king of Candy in Ceylon; serious expectations from king of Travancore; troops in high health and spirits.