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 Civil, Military and Personal establishments of the said Zemindars. Wherefore the said Zemindars are hereby ordered and directed to take notice of the same and to aid and assist the said Collector in the execution of these extensive and important duties. But if (which God forbid) the said Zemindars or their officers acting by their authority, shall be found to oppose the progress of the necessary enquiries, such a disobedience of orders, will subject the offender to the most serious displeasure of the British Government.

In proclaiming then his intentions, the Right Honourable the Governor-in-Council, judges it expedient to assure the Zemindars and inhabitants of Venkatagiri, Kalahasti and Bommarajupolliem, of the moderation, justice, protection and security which are the characteristics of the British Government and to invite to a ready and cheerful obedience to the authority of the Company in the confidence of enjoying under the protection of