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LETTER XXVIII.

DEAR SIR,

THE practice of gambling To dangerous. in it's effects to many of it's votaries, is purued in India with much eagernes, and even anctioned by the laws of the country. It is, however, regulated under certain rerictions, and permitted only for a limited time. During the term, which in the Indian dialect, is called dewalli, and continues but a fortnight, the gaming table is frequented by perons of every decription. Thoe who conduct this amuement, are under a heavy