Decoding the mysterious golden letter the Burmese king sent to England

After 269 years, the pure gold letter from the King of Burma to King George II was finally decoded, revealing a diplomatic secret that shook history.

In 1756, King Alaungphaya of Burma sent a letter to King George II of England. Written in Burmese script, the letter was engraved on a plate of pure gold and decorated with 24 rubies, then wrapped in ivory for mailing. Photo: @Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library.

However, despite its impressive packaging, no one in King George’s court could read the writing on the letter. So in 1758, King George transferred the letter to the Royal Public Library of the Duke of Hanover, Germany, for safekeeping. The letter remained in a vault in Hanover for 269 years. Photo: @Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library.

Recently, historians at the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library have deciphered the long-forgotten golden letter. Photo: @Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library.

Written in Burmese, the edict was addressed to “the most high and virtuous king, lord of the mines of rubies, gold, silver, copper, iron, amber and precious stones,” as King Alaungphaya described it, praising King George II of England. Photo: @Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library.

Next came the most respectful greetings to the British monarch who ruled the British capital. Amidst precious gems and flowery language, King Alaungphaya confirmed the construction of a port in the city of Pathein to promote trade cooperation between the two countries. Photo: @Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library.

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