With God's grace until now, i.e. 2 ghari passed, Saturday, 1 Sha'ban, reg.yr. 5, the fort is intact and I am ready with my commanders to face any assault. Hainga the camel rider has delivered your message. I spend all my energies and time to serve you and implement your orders. I hope that you will be able to pay us a visit soon after we have conquered the town of Bardairah. -- P.S. I have already sent details of the departure of the French and their arrival at Sehsram in the morning. I received this information from Gulab Chand and sent it to Mr Tash/Taish through Mr Hainga, the camel rider. A contemporary translation of the contents is CR2/12. item no. 474.