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346 to trouble you. But it was merely from absolute necessity that I did so.

"I would not again have troubled you, if I did not think it my duty to offer an explanation upon so delicate a point concerning myself.

"18th Sept. 58. "I remain "With great respect and esteem "Yours most faithfully (Sd.) ".

"To the Hon'ble F. J. Halliday."

Vidyasagar's heart was now light and his mind was at ease; and, on the 20th September, he found time to reply to Gordon Young's letter of the 9th September, quoted above. He said as follows:—

"Monday, 20th Sept. 58.

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"After a mature deliberation I find that I cannot consistently make any alteration in my letter of resignation.

"Hoping to be excused for the delay in replying to your note.

"I remain "Yours truly Sd. ".

"To W. Gordon Young Esq. "Director, Public Instruction."

Vidyasagar had now done everything, and he awaited the acceptance of his resignation by Government. Ultimately, the Government of Bengal,