around the Bala Hissar, and city people of all classes,
poured into the Bala Hissar and began destroying workshops,
Artillery park, and magazine; and all the troops and people
attacked the Residency. Meanwhile, I sent Daud Shah[*] to help the
Envoy. On reaching the Residency, he was unhorsed by stones and
spears, and is now dying. I then sent Sirdar Yahia Khan and my own
son, the heir-apparent, with the Koran to the troops; but no use.
I then sent well-known Syads and Mullahs of each class, but of no
avail; up till now, evening, the disturbance continues. It will
be seen how it ends. I am grieved with this confusing state of
things. It is almost beyond conception. (Here follow the date and
the Amir's seal.)

(Note *: The Commander-in-Chief of the Afghan army.)

SECOND LETTER FROM THE AMIR, DATED KABUL, THE 4TH SEPTEMBER, 1879.

Yesterday, from 8 a.m. till evening, thousands assembled to
destroy the Embassy. There has been much loss of life on both
sides. At evening they set fire to the Residency. All yesterday
and up till now, I with five attendants have been besieged. I have
no certain news of the Envoy, whether he and his people have
been killed in their quarters, or been seized and brought out.
Afghanistan is ruined; the troops, city, and surrounding country
have thrown off their yoke of allegiance. Daud Shah is not
expected to recover; all his attendants were killed. The workshops
and magazine are totally gutted--in fact, my kingdom is ruined.
After God, I look to the Government for aid and advice. My true
friendship and honesty of purpose will be proved as clear as
daylight. By this misfortune I have lost my friend, the Envoy, and
also my kingdom. I am terribly grieved and perplexed. (Here follow
the date and the Amir's seal.)]

[Footnote 12: The Nawab was on his way from Kandahar to Kabul, but on
hearing of the massacre he came to Alikhel.]

[Footnote 13: TRANSLATION OF A PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY MAJOR-GENERAL
SIR FREDERICK ROBERTS.

_Alikhel, 16th September_, 1879.

Be it known to all the Chiefs and the people of the country of
Kabul and its dependencies that, in accordance with the Treaty
concluded in May, 1879, corresponding to Jamdi-ul-Akhir 1296
Hijri, between the two great Governments, and to the terms of
which His Highness the Amir expressed his assent, and agreed to