Letter from Eheyleypola Maha Disave-1

C. O. 54/42
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An ola sent in order that the Gods may grant much prosperity and protection to the Chief Translator to Government and Great Disave of Colombo

In the Forests where Sripade is planted, are medicinal herbs that the Great Disave is desirous to see them, because the persons dispatched by us came and related of the things of which (we) know the names. I have sent several sorts of those medicinal herbs henceforth. Further, also if there be anyone acquainted with those medicinal herbs (I) can send them again. Besides I want a few pair of Lakori Birds* and a Pair of Pattayo**, therefore if you have an opportunity to send them it is very good.

Thus Eheyleypola The Great Disave of Saparagamuwa and Pallegampaha Maha Adikaram Nilame of Kandy.

(No Date, Received March 18th, 1812)

True Translation,

J D’Oyly

Sripade is Blessed Foot or Adams Peak alluding to the impression of a human foot, said to be imprinted on a rock, which forms the summit of that Samanila.
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*Fan Tailed Field Grouse
**Geese