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The Zemindar of Venkatagiri.

Under the change of circumstances which have occurred affecting the internal tranquillity and Government of the Deccan, the British administration has endeavoured to direct its attention to the comfort and welfare of those who are dependent on its protection It is known to you that in conformity to this principle, your Peishcush has never been augmented, nor the usual Nuzzers exacted from you, during the time when the administration of the Carnatic has been occasionally brought under the management of the Company.

2. With the view of perpetuating to you and to your posterity the secure possession and enjoyment of your lands, it was provided by a treaty between the British Government and the late Nawab Muhammad Ally,