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remitting revenue to headquarters. There are shop- 

 keepers at many of the inland places, such as Astor, 

 Bunji, Dras, etc., who are always ready to give rupees 

 for notes (at par). At Leh, notes are also gladly taken 

 in exchange for rupees, unless a large sum is required, 

 when application should be made to the British Joint 

 Commissioner. A considerable proportion of the silver 

 taken from Srinagar should be in small change, four 

 anna and two anna pieces. Coolies in Baltistan much 

 prefer being paid separately, to being given a lump sum 

 in rupees to divide amongst themselves. In Ladak 

 small coins are not so much required. 



