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Rh the 1st. Inst; it is both useful and interesting. I hope you will not, on any account, postpone your visit to the N. W. Provinces, and I trust that you will obtain a revival of health from the change.

"Should I find you in Calcutta however a few days hence, I shall be most happy to see you and to hear your views as to the reorganization of the Bethune School. Otherwise you can perhaps find leisure to write to me on the subject from the N. West.

"If you should desire to have letters of introduction to any of the Govt. officers in the N. W. Provs. I shall be glad to assist you in that way. I shall be at Belvedere from the 18th inclusive. "I am yours sincerely, (Sd) "W. Grey"

Vidyasagar's idea was, that if too much forwardness were shown in this direction at a time, when female education had only begun to be appreciated by the country, the very ground-work of the cause might receive a sudden shock and might be wholly undermined. Besides, he firmly believed that Hindu women of the higher classes would never consent to be trained up, and to work, as Female Teachers. Kristo Das Pal, the renowned editor of the Hindoo Patriot, and some other gentlemen of station and influence, were of the same opinion with him. In order to make a formal opposition to the innovation, a committee was formed with the Hon'ble Seton Karr as its President, and the