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412 to the Institution was on the 28th March, 1865, from which it seems that he must have resigned some time after this date.'

In 1863, a Committee was formed to consider the introduction of Sanskrit into the University curriculum for the several examinations in Arts. Vidyasagar was appointed a member on this Committee. The other members were Messrs. Woodrow and Cowell. The order communicated to Vidyasagar on the subject is quoted below:—

"Dated Fort William, the 29th August 1863.

"The gentlemen whose names are noted in the margin are appointed a Committee to consider and report on the extent to which it is expedient to introduce the study of Sanskrit in the Collegiate and Zillah Schools with reference to prospective changes in the course laid down by the University for the several Examinations in Arts. Mr.