I have telegraphed an abstract of your letter to the address of the Emperor, and have sent the letter itself, as also that addressed to General Stolietoff, by post to Livadia, where the Emperor now is.

I am informed on good authority that the English want to come to terms with you; and, as a friend, I advise you to make peace with them if they offer it.
_From_ GENERAL STOLIETOFF _to_ WAZIR SHAH MAHOMED KHAN, _dated 8th October 1878._ First of all, I hope you will be kind enough to give my respects to the Amir.

May God make his life long and increase his wealth! I shall always remember his royal hospitality.

I am busy day and night in his affairs, and, thank God, my labours have not been without result.

The great Emperor is a true friend of the Amir's and of Afghanistan, and His Majesty will do whatever he may think necessary.