'The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1865 to December 1867. (Edited by the Honorary Secretary.) Volume XVIII.' [‎98] (125/268)

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
4 From Mukundrae Muneerae, Esq.,
First Extra Assistant Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. ,
To E. M. Bikdwood, Esq,
Acting First Political Assistant.
Wudtvtm, 6th October 1866.
SlK —With reference to the Resolution of Government in the General Depart-
ment No. 1692, dated the 27th August last, a copy of which has been forwarded
to me under your endorsement No. 205, dated 18th ultimo, I have the honourto
inform you, on my making inquiries at Rujana and other places as regards any
marks which would indicate a depression of the land in the Runn, everybody
seemed to be quite amazed at the idea, which showed that persons in that
locality were quite ignorant of the matter.
The tides of the sea have never been known to have risen so high as to reach
Bujana, and the creek at that place is wholly dry during the eight months of
the year.
The tides in the Runn are said to be the highest whenever there is strong
wind blowing, and in the months of May and June they sometimes reach
Jhinjoowara. The people there seemed to be of opinion that the tides depended
more on the blowing of the wind than on any other cause.
All along the Runn within onr Division there are saltworks at different
places, such as Patree, Odoo, Jhinjoowara, Fnttepoor, and Unvurpoor. If the
Government Mehtas employed on these works be directed to keep the required
registers they will be able to perform the work more efficiently than any Mehtas
employed by the Talookdars. Teekur is the only place within our Division
where there are no such Saltwork Mehtas, and where I think it is necessary to
have a similar register kept; but I have no doubt His Highness the Raj of
Drangudra, within whose territory Teekur lies, will readily consent to entrust
the work to one of his own men at that place.
The Bujana Chief expressed to me his willingness to render every possible
assistance in his power, but, as stated above, his assistance will not, I am of
opinion, be required.
I have the honour, &c.,
(Signed) Mukund Rae M.,
First Extra Assistant, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. .
(True Copy)
C. B. LaTouche,
First Extra Assistant Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. .’