From the beginning of this year to the present time I have not received a farthing, nor do I expect any; though, if you afford protection to the oppressed, all my wishes will be accomplished.

I was desirous of waiting on you with my family, that you might be an eye-witness to their condition; but I was advised not to stir out on account of my wounds.

What more can I say ?" * * * * * _The following Extracts are made from the Third Letter from the same Prince, dated January 15, 1784._ "The particulars of the late and unforeseen misfortune with which I have been overwhelmed are not unknown unto you,--that the innocent blood of my aunt, _the prop and ruler of my family_, was shed, and in the same manner I, too, was wounded.

Until now I feel the pain and affliction of my wounds; _and no person has regarded my solicitations for redress, sought after the assassin, and brought him to condign punishment, yourself excepted_."-- "In like manner as the Honorable Governor-General has adopted my brother Saadut Ali Khan for his son and relieved him from the vexation, affliction, and dependence of this place, would it be extraordinary that you also should, in your bounty and favor, consent to adopt me, who do not possess the necessaries of life, and permit me to attend you to whatever part of the world you may travel, whereby I shall at all times derive honor and advantage?
Formerly us three brothers, Saadut Ali, Mirza Jungly, and I, the poor and oppressed, were, in the presence of our blessed father, whose soul rests in heaven, treated alike.

Now the ministers of this government put me upon a footing with our younger brothers, who have lately left the zenanah, and whose expenses are small.