Gold letter with 24 rubies sent to King George II, who couldn't read it and didn't respond. Its contents were unclear until 2009, when a three-year translation effort revealed it to be a trade proposal sent by King Alaungpaya of Burma. Myanmar, Konbaung Dynasty, May 7th, 1756 [4200x4060]
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