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return to my country, I intend to build a Town Hall in memory of my loyal visit to H. M., which, with H. M.'s permission, 1 would name the 'Victoria Town Hall.'
"I would beg you, Sir, to convey to Her Gracious Majesty, with every expression of loyalty, and with my humble thanks, my gratitude for, and appreciation of, H. M.'s Gracious Gift.
- I have the honour to remain,
- Sir,
- Your most obedient and humble servant,
(Signed) V. S. RANGA-RAO,
Rajah of Bobbili."
In reply to this the Right Hon'ble H. F. Ponsonby wrote:—
"Osborne, Isle of Wight,
England,
17th August, 1893.
"Sir,
"In reply to your letter, which I had much pleasure in submitting to the Queen, I am
