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1782 1 Term [Tuesday] Jan 15
Sir E. Impey
It is a Question of great Magnitude. That in the present case is a reason for immediate decision.
Mr. Davies rightly observed that the state of the appointment followed the state of the Custom.
The meaning most Consonant to reason is to be followed, it must mean the Rajah for the time being.
We have never before had a Justification on the Powers of Collectors under the Government at large.
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