To the Honorable WARREN HASTINGS Esq; Governor General &c.

SIR,

I embrace with pleasure the opportunity that is now offered me, by the publication of the INSHA-I HERKERN, to acknowledge the assistance I have received from your encouragement; and the obligations under which I lie. And it will give me great satisfaction if this attempt to facilitate the study of the PERSIAN language meet with any share of your approbation.

I have the honor to be,

SIR,
	With great Respect,
		Your most Obedient,
			And Humble Servant
			FRANCIS BALFOUR.