_ 19 _ I wish and order that, when Reis Sharaf, his father, dies he is to succeed him straight away in the post of guazil. This letter authorises him to be given possession of the post, as well as all other privileges which pertain to it. No other Provision from me will be necessary. Thus do I notify my present and future Captain-onChief and Governor in the lands of India; as well as the Captains in my fortress in Ormuz and Chief Treasury Officers in those lands, and all other Captains, officials and people to whom it corresponds to have knowledge of this. I order them that as soon as Reis Sharaf dies, they are to give his son, Reis Nur al-Din, possession of the post of guazil. They are to allow him to have it and serve in it all the days of his life, in the manner stated above. They are to please him in everything and have my letter adhered to and respected in its entirety, as is stated herein, without raising any doubts or objections, because this is my royal wish. He will swear in my Chancellery and according to its law, to serve this position loyally and faithfully, respecting all matters relating to my service and to law and order in those lands. He will do likewise for the good benefit and safety of the service of the King of Ormuz and his Kingdom and state. In
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