"The particulars of the late and unforeseen misfortune with which I have been overwhelmed are not unknown unto you,--that the innocent blood of my aunt, _the prop and ruler of my family_, was shed, and in the same manner I, too, was wounded. Until now I feel the pain and affliction of my wounds; _and no person has regarded my solicitations for redress, sought after the assassin, and brought him to condign punishment, yourself excepted_."--"In like manner as the Honorable Governor-General has adopted my brother Saadut Ali Khan for his son and relieved him from the vexation, affliction, and dependence of this place, would it be extraordinary that you also should, in your bounty and favor, consent to adopt me, who do not possess the necessaries of life, and permit me to attend you to whatever part of the world you may travel, whereby I shall at all times derive honor and advantage? Formerly us three brothers, Saadut Ali, Mirza Jungly, and I, the poor and oppressed, were, in the presence of our blessed father, whose soul rests in heaven, treated alike. Now the ministers of this government put me upon a footing with our younger brothers, who have lately left the zenanah, and whose expenses are small. On this scale, which is in every respect insufficient for my maintenance, they pay _the pitiful allowance only when it is their pleasure to do it_. My situation has for years past been increasing in wretchedness to a degree that _I am in want of daily bread, and my servants and animals are dying of hunger. My distresses are so great that I have not been able to pay a daum to the surgeons for the cure of my wounds; and they, too, are discouraged from affording me their assistance or furnishing me with medicines_. How, then, is it possible for me to exist? Considering you as my patron, participating in my afflictions, I have represented the circumstances concerning my situation; and I hope, from your friendship, that you will honor me with a favorable answer." XLVII. The Resident, Bristow, did also receive a strong application from three others of the brethren of the reigning sovereign, called Mirza Hyder Ali, Mirza Ennayut Ali, and Mirza Syef Ali, representing their very pitiable case, in a letter of the 9th of March, 1783, in which, among other particulars, are contained the following. "Our situation is not fit to be represented. _For two years we have not received a hubba_ on account of our tuncaw [assignment on the revenue], though the ministers have annually charged a lac of rupees, and never paid us anything. _After all, we are the sons of Sujah ul Dowlah!_ It is surprising, having such a friend as you, our situation is arrived at that pass that we should be in distress for _dry bread and clothes_. Whereas you have done many generous acts, be pleased so to show us your favor, that by some means we may receive our allowances from the Company's treasury, and not be obliged to depend upon and solicit others for it."