Under this painful contingency be begged to place himself in his Lordship's hands.

This letter was sent by Lord Auckland to Colonel Sleeman, who immediately wrote to Colonel Low, begging that he would retain his situation at Lucknow.

This generous conduct of Colonel Sleeman was duly appreciated; and Lord Auckland, on leaving India, recommended him to the particular notice of his successor.

Lord Ellenborough, who immediately appointed Colonel Sleeman to Jhansi with an additional 1000_l_.

a-year to his income.
Colonel Sleeman held the appointment of Resident at Lucknow from the year 1849 until 1856.