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LIFE OF DR. RAM LALL CHUCKERBUTTY.

munificently gave Ram Lall valuable presents and granted him a pension of Rs. 100 per month.

Several addresses were given on the occasion both by the Maharaja himself and his amlahs expressive of their appreciation of Ram Lall's services from which we make the following extract:—

EXTRACT FROM THE ADDRESS PRESENTED TO RAM
LALL CHUCKERBUTTY BY HIS HIGHNESS THE
MAHARAJA OF BALRAMPUR, K. C. S. I.,
ON THE OCCASION OF THE BIRTH-DAY
FESTIVAL AFTER HIS RECOVERY.

* * * Baboo Ram Lall reached Bankatwa without the least delay, and since the day he took charge of me, I have much pleasure to say that my sufferings gave place to ease and comfort.

***

I have to thank Baboo Ram Lall Chuckerbutty, Assistant Surgeon, not only for his very able, skilful and considerate treatment, but for the great attention, rigid watch, and extraordinary care he paid with his best heart to me. * * * I wish at heart that the relations between myself and Baboo Ram Lall may remain close and cordial for ever., &c., &c., &c.,

(Sd.) DIGBIJAI SINGH,
Maharaja of Balrampur.

Neel Bagh, Balrampur,
12th October, 1880.


HIS DEPUTATION TO MAHMUDABAD.

When Rajah Amir Hussain Khan feel ill in 1884, he secured Ram Lall's services for one year from July 1884 to July 1885. Here also his efforts were crowned with success. In recognition of his services, he was presented with rich presents and obtained a pension of Rs. 50 per month. On the eve of his departure from the place the following address was given:—