However, he is
to come to Fyzabad: extend your assistance and endeavors.
It is probable that the Begum Saib, of high dignity, has received
authentic intelligence from the camp at Benares. Favor me with the
contents or purport.
From Mr. Gordon's letter I understand 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.
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