We have continued to make incessant inquiries after you, but all to no purpose.  What has become, or befallen you, we know not; nothing, we hope, very bad.  We consider you a very good man, honest and honourable; you cannot wilfully forfeit your sacred pledge, your promise, your honour to return to us.  We were afraid you were dead, but we heard lately you are alive, and resident in London.  Return then to the presence of our great Sultan, and every thing you will reasonably ask for your nation shall be granted to your nation, shall be granted to you.  The supplies shall be increased to Gibraltar, and you will be treated as before, and, if possible, better still; for we love you.  Return then without fear to the presence of our great Sultan, and prove yourself a true Englishman, by keeping your promise.  We wish you good health and prosperity.

(Signed)

MAHOMED BEN ABDALAH ESLAWEE.

Tetuan.

In the Year of the Hagira 1223.