To His Majesty the King of Delhi.

After compliments,—I have the honor to acknowledge

The receipt of two despatches fi-om Your Majesty dated res-General.res pectively the 16th June and 5th July last.

Despatches having been received from the Hon^ble the Court of Directors, I am now enabled to reply to the questions which Your Majesty has put upon the several subjects contained in your communication acknowledged.

I beg to inform Your Majesty that the British Government is prepared to recognize as your Heir-Apparent Prince Fukrooddeen, in whose favor the necessary orders will be given.