Summary: The letter discusses the disparity in revenue collection in various districts of India in the context of crop failure and famine. It highlights the contrast between districts in Gujerat and the Deccan, pointing out the challenges faced by the ryots due to increasing public taxes and mounting debts. The analysis reveals a decline in intensive husbandry and a shift towards cultivating raw materials for foreign export, negatively impacting food availability and prices. The author emphasizes the need for state intervention to address the plight of the cultivators, suggesting a revision of land revenue collection practices to alleviate their unprecedented trials and difficulties. Additionally, the letter raises concerns about proposed agrarian changes that could impact the rights and economic status of the peasantry.