tand that Mirza Imaum Buksh, whom you
dispatched thither [Taunda], has and still continues to pay great
attention to that gentleman, which affords me great pleasure.

An answer to the Begum's letter is to be presented. I also send a letter
for Mr. Gordon, which please to forward.

_An Address from Colonel Hannay to the Begum._

Begum Saib, of exalted dignity and generosity, &c., whom God preserve!

Your exalting letter, fraught with grace and benevolence, that through
your unbounded generosity and goodness was sent through grace and favor,
I had the honor to receive in a fortunate moment, and whatever you were
pleased to write respecting Mr. Gordon,--"that, as at this time the
short-sighted and deluded ryots had carried their disturbances and
ravages beyond all bounds, Mr. Gordon's coming with his whole people [or
adherents] might be attended with difficulty, and therefore, if I chose,
he should be invited to come alone." Now, as your Highness is the best
judge, your faithful servant reposeth his most unbounded hopes and
expectation upon your Highness, that the aforesaid Mr. Gordon may arrive
at Fyzabad without any apprehension or danger. I shall be then extremely
honored and obliged.

Considering me in the light of a firm and faithful servant, continue to
honor and exalt me by your letters.

What further can I say?

_A Copy of an Address from Mr. Gordon to the Begum._

Begum Saib, of exalted dignity and generosity, whom God preserve!

After presenting the usual professions of servitude, &c., in the
customary manner, my address is presented.

Your gracious letter, in answer to the petition of your servant from
Goondah, exalted me. From the contents I became unspeakably impressed
with the honor it conferred. May the Almighty protect that royal purity,
and bestow happiness, increase of wealth, and prosperity!

The welfare of your servant is entirely owing to your favor and
benevolence. A few days have elapsed since I arrived at Goondah with the
Colonel Saib.

This is presented for your Highness's information. I cherish hopes from
your generosity, that, considering me in the light of one of your
servants, you will always continue to exalt and honor me with your
gracious letters.

May the sun of prosperity continually shine!

_Copy of a Letter to Mahomed Jewar Ali Khan and Behar Ali Khan, from Mr.
Gordon._

Sirs, my indulgent friends,
Remain under, &c., &c.

After compliments. I have the ple