Deer destroy the crops upon the few fields left, tigers come to eat the deer, and malaria follows, to sweep off the remaining few families.
I must not prose any longer at present.

Amelia often talks of you, and begs to be kindly remembered.
Ever yours sincerely, (Signed) W.H.SLEEMAN.
To the Hon.

Sir T.H.Maddock, &c.

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____________________________ Jhansee, 28th May, 1848.
My Dear Maddock, I yesterday sent off by Dawk Bangy an elaborate Report on Dacoits by hereditary profession, and on the measures adopted by the Government of India for their suppression, and hope it will reach Calcutta before the rains set in heavily.