1 The treaty.
2 234 HISTORY OF THE SIKHS.
3 neglect this opportunity, no aid on the part of the
4 British government can save the State. :
5 “*T leave my political agent, Major Lawrence,
6 assisted by Major McGregor and a most able
7 general officer, Sir John Littler, to command the
8 British troops. These officers possess my entire
9 confidence.
10 “« Again I repeat, my anxious desire is to see a
11 Sikh government strong and respected, an obedient
12 army, patriotic chiefs, and a happy people.
13 “ *¥ trust the reign of the Maharajah will be long
14 and prosperous, and celebrated for the happiness
15 of his people under a just and pacific government.’
16 “ At the close of this address the Sirdars expressed
17 in warm terms their gratitude to the Governor-
18 general, and their resolution to follow the advice
19 His Excellency had given them.
20 “ The usual presents were then given, after which
21 the Durbar broke up.
22 (Signed) “F. Currie,
23 “ Secretary to the Government of India,
24 “with the Governor-general.”
25 ; Treaty between the British government and the
26 State of Lahore.
27 Whereas the treaty of amity and concord,
28 which was concluded between the British govern-
29 ment and the late Maharajah Runjeet Singh, the
30 ruler of Lahore, in 1809, was broken by the unpro-
31 voked aggression on the British provinces, of the