YOUR letter has passed under our view; and what you have written, respecting your having withdrawn from before Nergûnd, and of Bûrhânûddeen’s having occupied, with his army, a position on the banks of the Punâhileh,* is understood. It is fit that you also speedily join the army; and, according to our former directions, apply yourself to the chastisement of the enemy

What you say, regarding the reduction you have made in the baggage of your troops, is revealed, and meets with our approbation.