In fine, this letter now (last) sent has done nothing but increase the ill-will; for if you and the people of the city had known the facts about the auxiliaries of the Imâm, upon whom be peace, who are now (in arms) against and around the city, you would not have written this, but you would simply have surrendered—if so be that God wills your safety and that of those that are with you.
This is my advice to you. (Surrender.)
God is the guide into all truth, and unto Him all return and submit.
(Signed) Abd el KÂDER Ibrahim.
Written last day of Zu’l Kadi, 1301.
Sept. 21, 1884.
[APPENDIX L.]
From Abderrahhmân en Najoomi and Abdallah en Noor to Gordon Pasha.
In the name of God the merciful and compassionate. Praise be to God the bountiful Ruler, with blessing on our lord Mahomed and his successors, and on whom be peace.