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According to the convention, the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Erdeni should express gratitude to the Emperors after enthronement. This is the memorial from the tenth Dalai Lama to Emperor Daoguang, reporting through the Amban, on the situation of the drawing lots, the Emperor's dispatching official for overseeing the enthronement, conferring rewards and the Dalai Lama's gratitude after his enthronement. (Zhang Li)
Chinese Translation (China Tibetology Research Center: A Collection of Historical Archives on the Relationship between Tibet and the Central Regime from the Yuan Dynasty, China Tibetology Publishing House, 1994, Page 1783-1784):
Dalai Lama's reincarnation, humble plebeian Ngawang Lozang Tenzin Tsultrim Gyatso, kneeling with namaste towards the Imperial Palace, burning incense,beg to report to Your Majesty, the great Emperor ruling the world by the grace of the Heaven, Manjusri Bodhisattva:
The grand Emperor, the epitome of all Buddha's wisdom, the reincarnation of the Manjusri Bodhisattva, having relieved all sentient beings from suffering since enormously long time ago, compassionating living creatures frequently, enjoys great reputation among the people. Lately with great concerns from the Panchen Erdeni, Chief of Tibetan affairs Ganden Shirethu, Samati Pakshi Hutuktu, other Lamas, Tulkus and Hutuktus of various Tibetan monasteries, Kalons, Nobles and all monks and laymen, the Drawing lots from the golden Urn is carried out by the two Ambans, the Panchen Erdeni, Ganden Shirethu, Samati Pakshi Hutuktu and other western grand Hutuktus before the saint portrait and all monk and layman nobles. After receiving the report about drawing out the name of the humble monk, Your Majesty decreed the Imperial Edit by great grace to recognize me as the Dalai Lama's Qubilgan and dispatched the two Ambans to announce the Imperial Edit, conferring rewards as follows: Hada, Amitayus Buddha statue, coral prayer beads, Vajra Bell etc. Your Majesty dispatched the Amban Wengan and vice Tutung of Chengdu Suchong’e, Lcang skya Hutuktu and the staff of the Court of Colonial Affairs to take care of the enthronement on the 8th day of the 8th month. The humble monk bowed down and presented my best respects before the saint portrait at an auspicious time in the Potala Palace. At an auspicious time of the 8th day of the month, the Imperial Edit from the grand Emperor, Manjusri Bodhisattva, was announced. Facing the grand Imperial Palace, kneeling with three bows to express my gratitude, I received the rewards as follows: tapestry Tangkha, Hada, silver Hendi, mandala, tea bucket, cup, etc.; one yellow satin kasaya, tussah silk, a string of carol beads (100 beads), Jade, cloisonne, glass, and other apparatus for ornaments, cushions made from fine satin, backrest, canopy, big and small purses, a great many bolts of four Xiang satin, Raw silk, velveteen, etc., 30 big and small Hada, etc. By the blessing of the Heaven, the enthronement was held at an auspicious time with flowers scattered. People in the city congratulated the successful enthronement with great joy. I would bear it firmly in my mind that all above relies on the infinite Imperial favor. Nothing can I repay, but pray with great devotion for best wishes to Your Majesty. Following the Imperial Edit, since enthronement in the Potala Palace, I have been learning of scripture diligently, besides, together with Khenpo, Ganden Shirethu Hutuktu I have participated in the dharma assemblies in the three grand monasteries held for Your Majesty's birthday by hundreds of monks. Beg Your Majesty to confer Imperial Edits to instruct me now and then. For Your Majesty's inspection.
In addition to the report, offer s Hada, prayer beads laced up with jade and pearl and other items.
Present in the Potala Palace on an auspicious day