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Rh The disbursements recommended may be sanctioned.—[Page 90.] 20th January, 1837.

Professors’ Duties.—I should think that in a very few months both Dr. Wise and Mr. Sutherland would find the number of advanced pupils quite sufficient to employ them during at least 4 hours in the day. I would rather wait a little, than propose at present the arrangement which our Secretary suggests. If it should be found that, at the end of another half year, Mr. Sutherland has no more to do than at present, I shall be dis¬ posed to make some addition to his duties.—[Page 99.] 20th January, 1837.

''Offer of Rs. 30,000 for Perron’s house''.—I cannot agree with Mr. Sutherland. I would give the 30,000 rupees at once, and obtain the house. If we should find that the house will do for our college, we shall save ten times 30,000 rupees, for we shall not build a new one for less than three lacs. If on the other hand, we should determine to build, we shall always be able to part with the house for a price not much smaller than that which is now asked for it; and we shall have the use of it rent-free while we are building.

This arrangement cannot be productive of loss to us. It may be productive of very great gain. I would therefore authorise Dr. Wise to offer the 30,000 rupees, and to declare that it is our last word, and that we will not give an anna more.—[Page 100.] 25th January, 1837.

The Library.—I quite approve of what Dr. Wise proposes. I do not think that we need be anxious about the cost. The funds of the Hooghly College will bear a much greater outlay than will be necessary for the procuring of these books. And the sooner the students have a tolerable library the better.—[Page 105.] 1st March, 1837.

Purchase of Perron’s House for Rupees 20,000.— I quite agree with Mr. Sutherland. I would close instantly with the offer.— [Page 108.] 21st March, 1837.

Sanction for Punkahs and Pankah Pullers.—I approve. I would make them physically as comfortable as possible while they are studying.—[Page 112.] 6th April, 1837.

Morning school during the hot months.—I agree with Mr. Sutherland in disliking the shifting of hours generally. But in this climate, the health and comfort of the students may render such a course necessary. Even in England school hours are generally earlier in summer than in winter. I am inclined to agree to Dr. Wise’s proposition.—[Page 113.] 6th April, 1837.

Good salaries for Teachers essential.—I would give the Rs. 120. It is desirable not merely to keep good masters, but to prevent