'The dynasty of the Kajars translated from the original Persian manuscript presented by His Majesty Faty Aly Shah to Sir Harford Jones Brydges ... to which is prefixed a succinct account of the history of Persia previous to that period illustarted with plates and a map of Western Persia' [‎446] (663/684)

446 DYNASTY OF THE KAJARS.
be sent to the English Government. In truth, the
attentions shewn by the Government of Iran to
Sir Harford Jones, Bart., exceed the power of de
scription, and their enumeration would cause pro
lixity. Among the many instances is the following:
That Sir Harford having obtained permission to use,
as the device of his seal, the Lion and Sun, which
is the device of Iran, a royal firman A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’). was issued,
that this device should be peculiar to him, and not
be conferred on any other person*. A second in
stance was this ; that a Chelenk f, which in Eng
lish they call an Aigrette, being granted to him,
should crown him with glory. In like manner, on
arriving in the Prince-Viceroy's presence for the
purpose of obtaining permission to depart, he was
distinguished in such a manner, that no individual
of the faithful and approved servants had ever at
tained to the same degree of notice. On his setting
out, the Ministers and courtiers of Iran, who had
conceived such profound attachment to him J
* *• « * * *
* * * * * ife *
and departed by way of Istamboul. The royal
standard also moved from the seat of power to Sul-
tanieh; at the same time that several divisions of
the troops, with Ismail Beg, Ghoolam Peshkhidmat
Bashy, many Sardars and chieftains, proceeding in
advance of the auspicious standard, arrived in the
Prince-Viceroy's presence.
* See Appendix.
t The word is mentioned in Southey's Life of Nelson.
J In this part, the MS. is illegible for nearly three lines.