Raffles' Atjeh-Overeenkomst van 1819 - Bijlagen

This letter is sent from your friend sultan Munson, son of sultan Ziemul Abudeen, (a) to you, who are a valuable and noble friend, and who are known to Hindustan and Arabia.God grant you long life and preserve you from the distresses of the world.I received your letter by the hands of captain Steven, and understand its contents.The articles which accompanied it, as per annexed list, I also received.My heart was gladdened by the arrival of your letter -my arrival with you is not far off -may our mutual friendship last for ever.I am very desirous of this interview and of a lasting friendship with the English.I wrote an answer by captain Hobbs and was desirous of lasting friendship.But fate ordered to captain Hobbs that when he had sailed two days from Tringano, a classy from Java (£) wounded him while he was asleep.Captain Hobbs then returned to Tringano, and died after 5 of 6 days, and my letters were delayed, because I did not meet with any one that I could entrust with my letters for you which could maintain our friendship.You will ask

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