YOUR two letters, accompanied by a sample of the provisions laid in at Sâwundy-doorg [Sevendoorg], and by an inventory of the same, have been received. The answer, however, to all the long and tedious stories* contained in those dispatches, is to be found in the written instructions to your Kuchurry [department]. Peruse, and act in conformity with them.

You write, “that the Piâdehs who arrived there [at Sevendoorg], “wounded, from Badâmy, are without arms.” It is known. Direct the Kilaadâr to buy arms for them, and let the price of the same be deducted, by instalments, from their pay. This, too, is contained in your instruc­tions.

After inspecting Sevendoorg, you must hasten back to Bangalore, and there apply yourself, conjointly with the First Bukhshy [of Ehshâm], Turbiyut Ali Khân, to the examination and settlement of the accounts of the several forts, &c. How can these accounts be adjusted, while you go about singly to the forts.