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suite, and a sufficient supply of provisions was 
furnished. 
“ On petitioning the Throne concerning the 
trade of the two countries, his Majesty has given 
permission, calculated to promote prosperity. 
On petitioning the Throne concerning the En¬ 
voy’s returning, the two Sovereigns graciously 
granted the following presents for the English 
Ruler :—two ruby rings ; two sapphire rings ; 
five silk cloths of a certain description; two fur 
jackets; two Chinese hats; two gilt umbrellas; 
two round boxes, set with glass ; two high cover 
boxes, set w r ith glass ; two ditto, gilt; two shan 
round boxes, large; two ditto, middle size ; two 
ditto, small; two shan high cover boxes, large ; 
two shan cups, large ; two ditto, middle size; ten 
ditto, small; one block of Sagaing marble ; one 
mass of crystal, weighing ten viss ; ten elephants’ 
tusks, weighing fifty viss; two horses, and some 
sacred books. All these were safely delivered to 
the Envoy Crawfurd ; boatmen and provisions 
furnished ; and officers of Government were made 
to conduct the Envoy on his return to Han- 
tha-wati. 
“As the two great countries are now great 
friends, keep in mind the importance of maintain¬ 
ing the grand alliance.” 
Jan. 23.—From our arrival until to-day we 
were busy in making arrangements for sending 
