TO THE COURT OF AYA. 
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a paper containing these sentiments before the 
close of the conference. 
The paper was duly delivered as promised? 
and the following is a literal translation :— 
<fi The Envoy Crawfurd is a distinguished, 
wise, and prudent man, selected by the Eng¬ 
lish Euler. He has come to the Eoyal country 
in the capacity of Ambassador. We also are 
persons trusted and favoured by the Rising Sun 
Monarch; and we are selected and appointed 
by his Majesty, to discuss whatever is to be dis¬ 
cussed. The discussions relate not to the per¬ 
sonal affairs of the Envoy Crawfurd, the affairs 
of his children, or of his wife. We also speak 
not of our personal affairs, the affairs of our 
children, or of our wives. It is our business 
to please the golden heart of the Rising Sun 
Monarch, and his to please the heart of the 
English Ruler; and thus we are to have regard 
to the good of both parties. It is proper to 
bear in mind, that the way to preserve peace 
between the two great countries, is to keep in 
view the welfare of both countries and sove¬ 
reigns, and so to manage the discussion, that 
there may be no excess, but straightness and 
right.” 
E . The sentiments you have now expressed 
