Nazir and Ma’amoor of Kalabat (District
Inspector and Officer).
Date, 1 of Zu’l Hejjeh, 1301.
Sept. 22, 1884.
Postscript.—Sir, We learn from the Mudiriyeh of Saka (by letter) of this date of what the energy of your Excellency has done there to impede and repulse the rebels. They are joyful to-day at not being besieged as hitherto, and the neighbourhood is pretty clear at present. At this date there is perfect safety on account of the water from their being surrounded. After this month the crossing of the rivers will become possible, and (then) without doubt the rebels will be able to get at them. Your servant is constantly writing to the General of his troops to be always wide awake, and to look out for the preservation and the safety of the honour of the Government.
Always, Sir, at your order,
Salehh Ibrahim.
From the Greek Consul at Adowa to General Gordon.
Adowa (Abyssinia), 5/17 August, 1884.