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468 a claim to the support of Government. In the next place, it is very desirable that there should be a well organized female school in the heart of the metropolis to serve as a model to sister institutions in the interior. The moral influence of the present institution in native society has been undoubtedly great. It has, in fact, paved the way to female education in surrounding districts and this, in my humble opinion, is no mean return for the large sums which have been annually expended upon it. But I must say that there is great room for economy and improvement. The expenses, I think, can be reduced to nearly half the present amount without detriment to the efficiency of the Institution.

"I intend to go to the North Western Provinces shortly for prolonged change for the benefit of my health and if you wish to know my views on the re-organization of the Bethune School, I shall be happy to await your return to Calcutta and confer with you on the subject.

"I remain, My Dear Sir, "Yours Sincerely (Sd.) "Isvar Chandra Sarma

The Lieutenant Governor was very pleased with Vidyasagar's letter, and wrote in reply;—

"Octr. 14, 1867 "Sunderbuns

"My Dear Sir,

"I am greatly obliged to you for your letter of