Life of Ahmad — Page 18
AHMAD’S as FOREFATHERS as 18 British Government will never forget your family rights and services which will receive due consideration when a favourable opportunity offers itself. You must continue to be faithful and devoted subjects as in it lies the satisfaction of the Government as well as your own welfare. ' Mr. Robert Cust, Commissioner of Lahore, wrote to him on September 20th, 1858: 'As you rendered great help in enlisting sowars and supplying horses to Government in the Munity of 1857 and maintained loyalty since its beginning up to date and thereby gained the favour of Government, a Khilat worth Rs. 200 is presented to you in recognition of your good services and as a reward for your loyalty. Moreover, in accordance with the wishes of the Chief Commissioner, as conveyed in his letter No. 576, dated 10th August, 1858, this parwana is addressed to you as a token of satisfaction of Government for your fidelity and repute. Sir Robert Egerton, Financial Commissioner, Punjab wrote to Mirza Ghulam Qadir on 19th June, 1876: 'I have perused your letter of the 2nd instant, and deeply regret the death of your father Mirza Ghulam Murtaza, who was a great well-wisher and faithful chief of Government. In consideration of your family services I will esteem you with the same respect as that bestowed on your loyal father. I will keep in