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TIBET. 
given in the annexed Plate XIII, written in the Umin character: under¬ 
neath follows a literal interpretation of its contents,r a few words are 
also subjoined in the Uchen character. The letters in both run from 
left to right: the vowels are expressed by marks placed above or be¬ 
neath the consonant, with which they are sounded. 
No. 1. 
TRANSLATION. 
To Mr. Turner, Saheb 
Nambar Deo, of the tribe of Paling Dukba, the greatest, most high 
and mighty Lion of all the quarters of the world—these. With the 
Deo all is well: and invocations are continually offering for the well¬ 
being of him, whose employment is the protection of the humble, and 
from whose boundless knowledge nothing is concealed. At this time, 
a letter and presents, bearing my seal, are transmitted, as memorials of 
regard, to the director and disposer of all public affairs, the Governor 
General. My wishes are expressed upon an accompanying paper, 
written in the Bengal language. Let your friendship be perpetually 
preserved in memory, as heretofore. This is my desire. 
