The disturbances of Colonel Hannay and Mr. Gordon were made a pretence for seizing my jaghire. The state of the matter is this: when Colonel Hannay was by Mr. Hastings ordered to march to Benares during the troubles of Cheit Sing, the Colonel, who had plundered the whole country, was incapable of proceeding, from the union of thousands of zemindars, who had seized this favourable opportunity; they harassed Mr. Gordon near Junivard, and the zemindars of that place and Acberpore opposed his march from thence, till he arrived near Sanda. As the Sanda Nutta, from its overflowing, was difficult to cross without a boat, Mr. Gordon sent to the fouzdar to supply him: he replied, the boats were all in the river, but would, according to orders, assist him as soon as possible. Mr. Gordon's situation would not admit of his waiting; he forded the Nutta upon his elephant, and was hospitably entertained and protected by the fouzdar for six days. In the mean time a letter was received by me from Colonel Hannay, desiring me to escort Mr. Gordon to Fyzabad. As my friendship for the English was always sincere, I readily complied, and sent some companies of Nejeebs to escort Mr. Gordon, and all his effects, to Fyzabad; where, having provided for his entertainment, I effected his junction with Colonel Hannay. The letters of thanks I received from both these gentlemen upon this occasion are still in my pos session; copies of which I gave in charge to Major Gilpin, to be delivered to Mr. Middleton, that he might forward them to the governor-general. To be brief, those who have loaded me with accusations, are now clearly convicted of falsehood. But is it not extraordinary, notwithstanding the justness of my cause, that nobody relieves my misfortunes? Why did Major Gilpin return without effect ?

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My prayers have been constantly offered to Heaven for your arrival; report has announced it; for which reason have taken up the pen, and request you will not place in plicit confidence in my accusers, but, weighing in the scale of justice their falsehoods and my representations, you will exert your influence in putting a period to the misfortunes with which I am overwhelmed.

Copy of a Letter from Colonel Hannay to Jewar Ally Cawn and Bahar Ally Cawn.

I had the pleasure to receive your friendly letter, fraught with benevolence; and whatever favours you, my friends, have been pleased to confer respecting Mr. Gordon afforded me the greatest pleasure.

Placing a firm reliance on your friendship, I am in expectation, that the aforesaid gentleman, with his baggage, will arrive at Fyzabad in safety, that the same may oblige and afford satisfaction to me.

A letter from Mr. Gordon is enclosed to you-I am in expectation of its being enclosed in a cover to the aumil of Saunda, to the end that the aumil may forward it to the above-mentioned gentleman, and procure his reply. Whenever the answer arrives, let it be delivered to Hoolas Roy, who will forward it to me.

Always rejoice me by a few lines respecting your health. (Continue to honour me with your corsespondence.)

Copy of a Letter from Colonel Hannay to Jewar and Bahar Ally Cawn.

Cawn Saib, my indulgent friends, remain under the protection of God.

Your friendly letter, fraught with kindness, accompanied by an honorary letter from the begum saib, of exalted dignity, and enclosing a letter from Mr. Gordon, sent through your hircarahs, obliged and rejoiced me.

With respect to what you communicate regarding your not having received an answer to your friendly epistle, I became perfectly astonished, as a reply was written from Mohadree; it may be owing to the danger of the road, that it never arrived; not to the smallest neglect on my side (or of mine).

I now send two letters to you; one by the Dawk people, and the second by one of my hircarahs, (who will present them to you,) which you certainly will receive.

I am extremely well contented and pleased with the friendship you have shown.

You wrote me to remain perfectly easy concerning Mr.

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Gordon.-Verily, from the kindness of you, my indulgent friends, my heart is quite easy. You also observed and mentioned, that as Mr. Gordon's coming with those attached to him (probably his sepoys and others) might be attended with difficulty, if I approved, he should be invited alone to Fyzabad. My friends, I place my expectation entirely upea your friendships, and leave it to you to adopt the manner in which the said gentleman may arrive in security without molestation at Fyzabad; but at the same time, let the plan be so managed, that it may not come to the knowledge of any zemindars; in this case you are men of discernment. However, he is to come to Fyzabad; extend your assistance and endeavours.

It is probable, that the begum saib, of high dignity, has received authentic intelligence from the camp at Benares Favour me with the contents or purport.

From Mr. Gordon's letter I understand, that Mirza Imaum Baksh, whom you despatched thither, (Saunda,) bas and still continues to pay great attention to that gentlema which affords me great pleasure.

An answer to the begum's letter is to be presented. I also send a letter for Mr. Gordon, which please to forward.

An Address from Colonel Hannay to the Begum.

Begum Saib, of exalted dignity and generosity, &c., whom God preserve.

Your exalting letter, fraught with grace and benevolence that through your unbounded generosity and goodness was sent through grace and favour, I had the honour to receive in a fortunate moment: and whatever you were pleased t write respecting Mr. Gordon, "that as at this time the short-sighted and deluded ryots had carried their disturb ances and ravages beyond all bounds, Mr. Gordon's coming with his whole people (or adherents) might be attended wit difficulty; and therefore, if I chose, he should be invited t come alone." Now, as your Highness is the best judge, you faithful servant reposeth his most unbounded hopes and pectation upon your Highness, that the aforesaid Mr. Gorda may arrive at Fyzabad without any apprehension or dange I shall be then extremely honoured and obliged.

Considering me in the light of a firm and faithful servant, continue to honour 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 honour it conferred. May the Almighty protect that royal purity, and bestow happiness, increase of wealth, and prosperity.

The welfare of your servants is entirely owing to your favour and benevolence. A few days have elapsed since I arrived at Goondah with the colonel saib.

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This is presented for your Highness's information. cherish hopes from your generosity, that, considering me in the light of one of your servants, you will always continue to exalt and honour me with your gracious letters.

May the sun of prosperity continually shine!

Copy of a Letter to Mahommed Jewar Ally Cawn and Bahar Ally Cawn, from Mr. Gordon.

Sirs, my indulgent friends,

Bemain under, &c. &c.

After compliments. I have the pleasure to acquaint you, that yesterday, having taken leave of you, I passed the night at Noorgunge, and next morning about ten or eleven 'clock, through your favour and benevolence, arrived safe at Goondah; Mur Aboo Buksh, zemindar, and Mur Rustum Ally, accompanied me.

To what extent can I prolong the praises of you, my beneficent friends? May the Supreme Being, for this benign, compassionate, humane action, have you in his keeping, and increase your prosperity, and speedily grant me the pleasure of an interview. Until which time continue to favour me with friendly letters, and oblige me by any commands in my power to execute.

May your wishes be ever crowned with success!

My compliments, &c. &c. &c.

Copy of a Letter from Colonel Hannay to Jewar Ally Car and Bahar Ally Cawn.

Cawn Saib, my indulgent friends,

Remain under the protection of the Supreme Being. After compliments, and signifying my earnest desire of a interview, I address you.

Your friendly letter, fraught with kindness, I had th pleasure to receive in a propitious hour, and your inexpress ible kindness in sending for Mur Nassar Ally with a for to Saunda, for the purpose of conducting Mr. Gordon, wit all his baggage, who is now arrived at Fyzabad.

This event has afforded me the most excessive pleasur and satisfaction. May the Omnipotence preserve you, m stedfast firm friends. The pen of friendship itself cann sufficiently express your generosity and benevolence, a that of the begum of high dignity, who so graciously he interested herself in this matter. Enclosed is an address her, which please to forward. I hope from your friendshi until we meet, you will continue to honour me with a account of your health and welfare. What further can write?

V. REVOLUTIONS IN FARRUCKABAD.

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THAT a prince called Ahmed Khân was of a family among the most distinguished in Hindostan, and of a nation famot through that empire for its valour in acquiring, and its poli and prudence in well governing, the territories it had a quired, called the Patans, or Afghans, of which the Rohill were a branch. The said Ahmed Khân had fixed his re dence in the city of Farruckabad, and in the first wars this nation in India the said Ahmed Khân attached hims to the Company against Sujah Dowla, then an enemy, no a dependent on that Company. Ahmed Khân, towards t close of his life, was dispossessed of a large part of dominions by the prevalence of the Mahratta power;

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