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Rh is, unto the Prophets, especially unto that Symbol of Mercy of the people of the world, that Herald of the Faithful, that Seal of the Prophets, that Pioneer of the better Path, that Bright Lamp of the right road, the Raisondétre of the creation of this world, the First-born: the Last-disclosed, that is, the Pride of the Prophets, the Leader of the Innocent, the Interceder on the day of Judgment, Muhammad the Chosen—Ahmad the Select; God's special mercy and peace be on him and his descendants, and the people of his sacred house, and on his successors and all his companions!

After God's and the Prophet's praise, this humble servant who is hopeful of the intercession of the Prophet, namely, G͟hulām Ḥusain, whose title is Salīm Zaidpūrī, so says that since some period, according to chances of time, he has been in the service of Mr. George Udny, who is a gentleman of high position and high rank, of graceful character, of kind heart, mild disposition, praiseworthy deportment and great generosity, who is the Ḥatim of