TO THE COURT OF AYA. 
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tarily require a pilot. However, when ships 
arrive, information shall be given to the officer 
stationed at 4 the entrance of the sea.’ In re¬ 
gard to vessels whose breadth of beam exceeds 
eight cubits, it shall, with them, be according 
to ancient custom. 
44 Art. 4.—English and Burmese merchants 
passing from one country to the other, and re¬ 
siding, shall, on desiring to return to their own 
country, be allowed to do so. They shall not 
be hindered from going to whatever country, 
and by whatever vessel, they may desire. They 
shall also be allowed to sell their goods and pro¬ 
perty, and take away the value, together with 
property unsold, wife, sons, and daughters, with¬ 
out hinderance, or any expense incurred. 
44 Art. 5 .—English and Burmese vessels meet¬ 
ing with contrary winds, or sustaining damage 
in masts, rigging, &c. or suffering shipwreck 
on the shore, shall, according to the laws of 
charity, receive all possible assistance; and 
whatever property may remain, in case of 
shipwreck, shall be restored to the rightful 
owner. * 
* The Burman word t( Baren,” used in this document, 
means sovereign. The Burmese suppose the word Company 
to be a title of the Governor-General. It is almost unneces¬ 
sary to say, that the East India Company, as such, is wholly 
