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sincere thanks of the Government of India for the expressions of sympathy and condolence which you have been good enough to convey upon the occasion of the lamented death of Her late Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Empress of India. The message has been graciously received by His Majesty.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) A. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Secretary to the
Government of India."
On the day of Her late Majesty's funeral, 1,200 poor were fed, and the Royal Salute of 101 guns was fired, the last gun being fired at sunset.
The Maharajah also instructed his London Agent to place a wreath beside the Queen's
