'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' [‎450] (667/684)

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essence of firmness, ability, and purity ; decorated
with the auspicious Othman Order of the Crescent;
has, on the part of the Resplendent and Illustrious
Realm of England , come to our Court, the seat of
Spiritual Power, founded on munificence ; — the
eminent degree of whose excellent understanding,
good faith, and zealous attachment, having become
known to the illuminated Royal Presence, it be
came therefore incumbent on Us to confer on him
peculiar honour, amidst the train of our faithful and
devoted Officers of State ; so that he may be raised
above his Peers, and distinguished beyond his con
temporaries and companions:— We , therefore, by
the Imperial Signature of this auspicious Diploma,
confer exclusive distinction on him, by the fortu
nate Device of the Standard and Seal of Persia;
thereby furnishing a manifest proof of Our own
especial favour towards him, with a clear demon
stration of the esteem entertained lor him in the
Prince Royal's gracious mind.
It therefore behoves the above highly-dignified
and devoted Ministers, that, from this date, re
garding Him as elevated in rank by this gracious
and auspicious Device, they should hold the Royal
favour as complete, and esteem the Imperial
bounty as perfect in regard to this Person; so
that, in the course of conversation and the tenor
of correspondence, they should style the above-