CHAPTER V

CORNWALLIS’ CAMPAIGNS--1791-1792

Cornwallis takes command of the Army--Advance on Bangalore--Order of March--Floyd’s reconnoissance--Imprudent advance--Floyd badly wounded--Casualties--Capture of Bangalore--Advance on Seringapatam--Battle of Arikera--Army in great straits--Forced to retreat--Junction of Mahratta contingent--19th sent to Madras--Rejoin Cornwallis--Advance on Seringapatam--Night attack--Floyd detached to meet Abercromby--Seringapatam invested--Peace made--Tippoo’s hostages--19th return to Shevtamodoo 81

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