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BOBBILI,
5th May, 1900.
"From,
- THE RAJAH OF BOBBILI, k.c.i.e.,
To
- W. O. HORNE, Esq.,
- Collector and Agent
- to the Governor of Madras.
- Collector and Agent
- W. O. HORNE, Esq.,
"Sir,—I have the honour to inform you that I hear you have come to Salur in connection with the gathering of the hill-tribes who killed two of the Police Constables the other day. It is also said that the Reserve Police at Vizagapatam is shortly expected there. As I am quite close to the place, I beg to offer my services to the Government. I do not mean that my sepoys and Velama people are of much use to you, but I beg you will kindly give me a chance to show my loyalty to the Government as was done to my forefathers on former occasions. If you also want some sowars to convey messages quickly from the scene of the disturbances to the telegraphic place, Salur, or some
