Enclosures of letter to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, No.11, dated 15 January 1875: Nos. 3 to 45 of Abstract of Contents, from the Officiating Under-Secretary to the Government of India, Fort William [‎96v] (92/100)

and thereby gratify me. Salam saw me on his arrival here, but as that is a
" Raj Darbari" matter (State matter), it will be done leisurely as opportunities
offer. I am a little better. I have sent a letter there stating that I would
attend on the 20th, and it is my intention to go there accordingly. I have now
also commenced taking medicine. Ihere is also less strength in my hands.
Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 5 have been paid to Vazir Ma. You gave to me the letter received
by you from home and then left. On reading it I found its contents as
follows:—" The house of your father-in-law is about to be attached. What
place should be then fixed for residence?" lean give no reply about this.
Formerly I told her to reside in (our; house, but she did not mind this and
lived there at her father's house. She has sent for Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 5 for expenses and
a black sari.* Even when she has money in her
• a piece of cloth worn by women. ^ ^ ^ j am therefore thrown
into difficulties on all sides. Every one secures his or her own object, and at
last I am likely to be disgraced. If a single pot, out of the pots, &c.,
which are in the house is lost, you will be responsible for it. You write
to say that you will send Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 10 for me. It will be well if you
send the same soon, that is, before the 18th. If not, it is your pleasure.
I have no force on you. Erom Ali Sha Jemadar have been received Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
25 on account of himself. Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 25 on account of Rahim Sab, and
Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 10 on account of Sha Sab, in all Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 60. Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 40 remained
(to be recovered) for which it is in contemplation to get a fresh bond
executed. Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. 20 due to a Marwari should be paid off soon. After the
payment thereof I am to proceed thither. By (my) taking one month's leave, I
have been subjected to a heavy loss. But what can be done ? Owing to my
illness I could not help (doing so).
I had been to Yeshwunt Rao's house. He has gone to Pandharpoor on 15
days' leave. He spoke to me as follows :—" On my return I shall have arrange
ments made about you. The Maharaja twice or thrice enquired when the aya
would come." Salam was invited to my place of residence here. He was
shown attention so far as my poor circumstances woul^ permit. Let this be
known. What more need be written ? Rahim Sab
t L) i 1 iwit .
Dilhan,t Baba Matkar, and others send their best
compliments to you.
Dated XQth April 1874.
No. 3.
Translation of a Marathi letter, marked No. 3, to Sobhagiawah Amina B i , aya, ( writer The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping. )
S heikh A bdoolla, Butler, Karel.
I am well by the favor of God and by your blessings. You should not
entertain any anxiety. Colonel Phayre went to Poona on the 18th. He is to
put up at Kirki. Let it be known to you that the Dewan has been removed from
office, and that no other person has as yet been appointed (in his room). You
should communicate what news there is (getting the letter) written by a good
writer The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping. . Make enquiries about the Hazarat who w T as in Bombay, and bring him
without fail at the time of (your) coming. You should write about him
without fail. You should communicate (to me) news frequently. You have
forgotten me since your departure to Poona. What can you do ? It is my fate.
It is the will of God. It is my luck. What can you do? You should not do
so. Yesra (\ eshwunt Rao) Naik has gone to Bombay. Let this be known to
you. Abdoolla Khan has accompanied the Sahebs. Pedro sends his compliments
to you. Give my, as also Pedro's compliments, to your butler. The cook and
other people also send their compliments to you. Dated 18th, 1874. Signed
Sheikh Abdulla. (lie) sends his compliments in case they have been omitted
through oversight. Send a reply to this letter without fail. I anxiously
await it. What more need be written ? This is my request.
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