many titles of honour. In the matter of succession to the estate, the custom of primogeniture has been observed in our family. Our Samasthanam has never been divided. It is customary in our family that the eldest son is bound to maintain all those of its other members that have, at their heart, the interest of the Samasthanam. The other sons of the Zemindar have equal rights with the eldest son in respect of all the property of the family, the Samasthanam and its fitting equipages excepted.
"For your information we have represented all these matters, and we request you will send this letter of ours to the Governor-in-Council with your favourable recommendation thereon endorsed.
Saturday, the 5th of the
second Lunar Fortnight in
Pushya of Vrusha.
(Signed) RAJAH RAYADAPPA
RANGA-RAO,
Rajah of Bobbili.
