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Date transcribed2016-10-00
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
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Gravestone Ref:  42    
Surname  Filose    
First Names  John Baptist    
Rank  Colonel    
Date of Death  2 May 1840    
Age at Death  72 y.    
Inscription  Sacred to the memory of Colonel John Baptist Filose Died 2nd May 1840 aged 72 years. The deceased as Commander of a large portion of Army held a high position in the Gwalior state & rendered important services to it. He was renowned for his bravery , as well as for his munificence to the Church & his benevolence & charity to his fellow Christians. His four surviving grandsons in filial respect & regard to his memory have placed this marble. What glitt'ring & high tried Once dignified Thee here. Were characters impress'd on dust which quickly disappear. Requiescat in pace. (Hindoo writing)    
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