As to the words which George, the Greek afore-named, has said, we do not see any advantage in them (of a visit from him).
With regard to the people and the Ulema, of whom you say that outwardly their bodies are with us, but that their hearts are with you, and that in the day of battle they will desert us and flee to you, be it known unto you that we are not keeping them here, nor preventing them from going to you.
Their going, or not going, are both alike (to us). Why do they not go?
(Signed) Gordon Pasha.
Date 23 Zu’l Kâder.
15th Sept., 1884.
[APPENDIX B.]
Letter from George Calamantino.