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চিঠি-পত্র । । Ryd the sword which is ready to fall on the heads of your subjects. If you have any cause of complaint against Mr. Drake; as it is but just the master alone should have a power over his servant; send your complaints to the company, and I will answer for it, they will give you satisfaction. & Although I am a Soldier as well as you, I had rather received satisfaction from your own inclination to do justice, than be obliged to force it from you by the distress of your innocent subjects. Sent by Serajh Dowlah to the Admiral. You have taken and plundered Houghley, and made war upon my subjects : these are not actions becoming merchants I have therefore left Muxsadabad, and am arrived near Houghley; I am likewise crossing the river with my army, part of which is advanced towards your camp. Nevertheless, if you have a mind to have the company's business settled upon its ancient footing, and to give a currency to their trade; send a person of eonfidence to me, who can make your demands, and treat with me upon this affair. I shall not scruple to grant a Pervannah for the restitution of all the company's factories, and permit them to trade in my country upon the same terms as formerly. If the English, who are settled in those vinces, will behave like merchants, obey my