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 TO HIS EXCELLENCY

THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF MAYO, K.P, G.M.S.T., & c &c

VICEROY AND GOVERNOR-GENERAL OP INDIA,

THIS WORK,

WHICH IS INTENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VAST POPULATION OF THE INDIAN EMPIRE,

BY HIS EXCELLENCY'S FAITHFUL SERVANT,

THE AUTHOR.