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!