Art. I. As the French and Persians have entered into a confederacy against the state of Caubul, if they should wish to pass through the King’s dominions, the servants of the heavenly throne shall prevent their passage, and exerting themselves to the extent of their power in making war on them and repelling them, shall not permit them to cross into British India.
II. If the French and Persians, in pursuance of their confederacy, should advance towards the King of Caubul’s country in a hostile manner, the British state, endeavouring heartily to repel them, shall hold themselves liable to afford the expenses necessary for the above-mentioned service, to the extent of their ability. While the confederacy between the French and Persians continues in force, these articles shall be in force, and be acted on by both parties.
III. Friendship and union shall continue for ever between these two states. The veil of separation shall be lifted up from between them, and they shall in no manner interfere in each other’s countries; and the King of Caubul shall permit no individual of the French to enter his territories.
The faithful servants of both states having agreed to this treaty, the conditions of confirmation and ratification have been performed, and this document has been sealed and signed by the Right Honourable the Governor-General and the Honourable the Members of the Supreme British Government in India, this 17th day of June, 1809, answering to the 1224 of the Hegira.
[Vol. I, p. 96.]
Treaty with the Ameers of Sindh, dated 22nd August, 1809.
Art. I. There shall be eternal friendship between the British Government and that of Sindh, namely, Meer Gholam Alee, Meer Kurreem Alee, and Meer Murad Alee.
II. Enmity shall never appear between the two states.
III. The mutual despatch of the Vakeels of both Governments, namely, the British Government and Sindhian Government, shall always continue.
IV. The Government of Sindh will not allow the establishment of the tribe of the French in Sindh.