A LETTER Sent by the GRAND VISIER TO THE Duke of Lorraine, In His CAMP at ZALUOCK, On the Eighteenth of September, 1687. In which He earnestly Entreats for PEACE.  
CHARLES, Great Captain, Lord and Commander of the Christian Army,  
WE with our faithful Services, do let you know, that the Great God for a long time hath punished us for unjustly taking up Arms against You; Our grievous Losses being certain demonstrations and marks of an angry and provoked Deity, whom by all means We would seek to appease, and doubt not by the Righteous and Gracious God from the Chastisement that is now upon Us, will fully satisfy and atone his Wrath, and that he will again take us into his Grace and Mercy, and remove Our many Afflictions, and raise Our Heads and Hearts, so much from the influence of Heaven depressed.  
Most Noble Duke, consider the Evils and Discommodities of a long War. How fertile Countries are devastated, pleasant Cities and Villages consumed by Rapine and Fire. The number of Mankind diminished, all living Creatures destroyed, the Fruits of the Earth trampled under Foot, and Trade and Commere the Sinew of an Empire, wholly lost and at a stand  
Now We with Our whole Hearts, wish no other than Love and Peace: So kind and benign to Mankind are its effects, that Kingdoms flourish, the People multiply, and the Husbandman after his toil gathers his Fruits with quietness.  
In fine, as War destroys and overturns all, so Love and Peace brings and restores every thing to its height and perfections, which with Our whole Heart We court, not in the least doubting to find the same good sentiments and inclinations in your Highness, being the only Treasure and Happiness of the World.  
Considering how without cause We began this War, We must needs acquiesce and say, Our Punishment is just, and less than we deserve. Yet, We hope Our Humiliation hath appeased Our angry Prophet; as Our acknowledgement and condescension will Our Conquering Foe; and that at last it will enter into Your Highness' Heart, and consideration; the benefits a firm and general Peace would occasion: Hoping Our endeavours for the same will not be fruitless, through Your Highness' Liking and good Offices.  
But if all this moves not Your Victorious mind, let the consideration of the vast quantity of innocent Blood that was spilt the last Campaign, which cries to God for Revenge: Lest as great unhappiness (as we at present feel) return on Your Highness, and Christian Allies, for being an Enemy to the preservation of Mankind.  
Give us therefore, Great Sir, Your sudden thoughts about this Affair, which shall be received with Honour and Respect.  
By Solyman Mahomet Azen, Visier.   

LONDON, Printed in the Year, 1687.