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Rh wished to see me. He was particularly anxious that H. E. and I should meet to discuss the question of hartal. I told him, should His Excellency send for me, I certainly, would consider it my duty to see him and discuss any matter which His Excellency might consider necessary.

I have now told you everything. If His Excellency wishes me to see him, kindly drop me a line.

Yours sincerely,

(Sd.) C.R. Das.

Calcutta December, 6.

My Dear C. R. Das,

His Excellency has learned from an Indian gentleman that in reply to a question which that gentleman put to you in the course of a conversation upon matters which are at present the subject of considerable public interest, you stated that you would be glad to act upon a suggestion which he had put forward that you should see His Excellency. Lord Ronaldshay understands that the matter under discussondiscussion [sic] at the time when you made this reply was the visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Lord Ronaldshay asks me to inform you, therefore, that if you are of opinion that an interview would be of advantage