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75 her among the believers, that is, may she benefit from the sun of Islam. Fourth: I had notified the members of our Community that even those with the least means should illuminate not less than one hundred lights. They can get the funds from me if they cannot afford to do so themselves. I provided funds to five members and the remaining arranged illuminations themselves. Fifth: I ordered my grantees in Sarwani Kot to arrange illumi- nations, to which they complied. It is such an exceptional occur- rence that it probably did not happen in any other village of the state. Sixth: On June 23rd, fireworks were launched in celebrations. Seventh: A feast was arranged for respected friends on the evening of June 22nd. Eighth: Grain and cash was distributed among the less afflu- ent on the 23rd. Ninth: There is a suggestion to establish a memorial. I will relate further after a decision has been taken in this respect. Writer, Muhammad Ali Khan Maler Kotla June 25, 1897