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 Rembau, one of the Nine States: its History, Constitution and Customs.

The compilers of this pamphlet were requested by Mr. D. G. Campbell, British Resident of Negri Sembilan, to pre- pare a summary of the Rembau Customs relating to land tenure, marriage, divorce and inheritance.

In view of the absence of any sufficient published ac- count of Rembau, it was subsequently decided to add to the original scheme short historical and constitutional sketches of the State.

The compilers are indebted both for numerous sugges- tions, and for information as to the parallel customs of Naning to Mr. J. L. Humphreys, Acting District Officer, Alor Gajah; and they have to thank Mr. W. L. Conlay, Chief Police Office, Negri Sembilan, for much valuable criticism.