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authority in the East had written

to

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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"

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on what he

is

is pleased to style the skill -

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and

ability

with which

you

" have preserved peace in your

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quarter of the world?"

I have the honour to be,

Sir

Your Most Obedient. Humble dervant,

SM

Bowen