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ment of the well known and reknowned Sheth Devchand Lalbhai Jain Pustakoddhar Fund Series. Ever and again I am surprised to see how rich and extensive Prakrit literature is and how many unknown and important works it contains. Jain scholars, indeed, are to be congratulated for the edition and publication of so many beautiful and interesting texts which furnish the indispensable foundation for investigation and research.
Last not least, I am very much indebted to you for having charged your friend to write to Karanja. I hope that Mr. Mallinath's efforts may be successful, the Karanja Mss. being of the highest importance for the success of my work.
With my kind wishes for your happiness and welfare, I am, revered Suri,
Yours very faithfully devoted
Dr. L. ALSDORF.
(4) Allahabad, 22th November 1930.
120 Lukerganj.
Revered Suri Acharyamaharaj,
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