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gious restrictions and some other private reasons be was unable to personally attend the Parliament of religions in compliance with the invitation. As desired, two photos of the Muniraj and a short biographical account of him together with some other interesting photos were also sent, an acknowledgment for which was requested.
To this letter the following reply was received.
Chicago U. S. A. April 3rd, 1893 Muni Atmaramji, 9, Bank Street Fort,
Presidency Mills Co. Ld. Reverend Sir,
I am very much delighted to receive your acceptance of your appointment together with the photographs and the biography of your remarkable life. Is it not possible for you to attend the Parliament in person? It would give us great pleasure to meet you. At any rate, will you not be able to prepare a paper which will convey to the occidental mind, a clear account of the Jain Faith, which you so honorably represent ? It will give us great pleasure