An Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet - Prajna Quest

450 TIBET.same intercourse of commerce and correspondence, so essentially calculatedfor the benefit of both countries. In consequence of thesesentiments, the Lama and llie Regent of Teshoo Loomboo addressedthe letters, which Poorungheer had the honour to deliver to you.Translations of these letters, having applied for them to your Persiantranslator, in obeisance to your directions, I now subjoin, viz.From Teshoo Lama." God be praised that the situation of these countries is in peaceand happiness, and I am always praying at the altar of the Most Highfor your health and preservation. This is not unknown. You arecertainly employed in protecting and assisting the whole world, andyou promote the good and happiness of mankind.We have made nodeviation from the union and unanimity, which existed during thetime of the hrst of nobles, Mr. Hastings, and the deceased Lama ;andmay you also grant friendship to these countries, and always make me'happy with the news of your health, which will be tlie cause of easeto my heart, and confirmation to my soul. At this time, as friendlyofferings of union, and affection, and unanimity, I send one handkerchief,one kitoo of silver, and one piece of Cochin.." Let them be accepted,"From the Regent of Teshoo Loomboo." God be praised that the situation of these countries is in peace andhappiness, and I am always praying at the altar of the Almighty foryour health and preservation. This is not unknown. I am constantly