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extend the cultivation of the land and by the foundation of your own happiness in the permanent prosperity of your Zemindari.

15. Continuing to perform the above stipulations and to fulfil the duties of allegiance to the British Government, its laws and regulations, you are hereby authorized and empowered to hold in perpetuity and your heirs, successors and assignees at the permanent assessment herein named the Zemindari of Venkatagiri.

Given in Fort St. George, this twenty-fourth day of August, 1802, by and in the name of the Right Honourable the Governor-in-Council.

Examined (Signed) E. CLIVE.

W. STUART.

F. GAHAGAN, „ W. PETREE.

W. DICK.

Head Assistant. „ J. HODGSON.

Secretary to Government.

Entered in the Secretary's OfBce by order of the Right Honourable the Governor-in- Council.