Article XII.
Finally, we promise our true and hearty co-operation, and that of all the functionaries of Egypt in facilitating the execution and carrying out of the present powers.
TO MY ATTACHED FRIEND
M. FERDINAND DE LESSEPS,
OF HIGH BIRTH AND ELEVATED RANK.
Cairo, 30th of November, 1854.
The grant made to the Company having to be ratified by his Imperial Majesty the Sultan, I send you this copy that you may keep it in your possession. With regard to the works connected with the excavation of the Canal of Suez, they are not to be commenced until after they are authorized by the Sublime Porte.
3 Ramadan, 1271.
(The Viceroy’s Seal.)
A true translation of the Turkish text.
Kœnig Bey,
Secretary of Mandates to
his Highness the Viceroy.