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authority in the East had written
to
#
me
as
follows:-
" I quite appreciate the _
difficulty of your position,
and I consider that
you
have shown great tast and
ability in steering so successful
a Courde
urse!
I have since had the
satisfaction of receiving from the Viceroy of British India (the Earl of Dufferin), the expression of his hearty. "congratulations"
#
on what he
is
is pleased to style the skill -
#
and
ability
with which
you
" have preserved peace in your
#
quarter of the world?"
I have the honour to be,
Sir
Your Most Obedient. Humble dervant,
SM
Bowen