AllABIC LETTERS. i05 «jus. Written 15th day of Shaban, year of the Hejra 1209, (1797, A. C.)"

The style in which letters are addressed is generally as follows : — « This shall arrive, God willing, to the hands of Consul Jackson, at Agadeer, May God prosper it.*' Letteu XIL Translation of (i Letterfrom the Sultan See/ii Muhamed Em})ei'or of MaroccOy to the Governor of Mogodor.

*f Praise be to God aione ** 1 ORDER my servant Alkaid Muhamed ben Amran, to deliver the treasure and the merchandise to the Christian merchants at Mogodor, which is in the possession of the Jews, Haim Miram, and Meemon ben Isaac Corcos, and others of the Jews, friends of the Christian merchants. God assist you, nd peace be with you. 5Sd of the month Jumad EUule, year of the Hejra 1203.

* By order of the Sultan, empowered by God. Written by Talb El Huderanie."

The courier who receives the letter is ordered by the minister whom to deliver it to. It is then inclosed in a blank leaf or sheet of paper, without any address, and not sealed. It is presumed, that the courier or messenger will not dare to open it, or discover the contents to any one ; such a breach of confidence might cost him his head, if discovered.

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