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The Library,
India Office,
London. S. W. 1.
June 1, 1922.
My dear friend,
I have received your letters of May 2 and 6. and concerning the introduction I have been told that the Resident in Gwalior would be the right person to give it and that H. H. would certainly be happy to see so eminent a man as the Acharya Maharaj. However, I will speak to some one else before the next mail, and in any case I will myself write to the Resident.
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As regards the R. Asiatic Society it was not understood that it would not be possible for the Acharya to be a subscribing member. I may mention that the Society elects Honorary members only when a vacancy occurs and as a recognition of special distinction in scholarship. I need not mention that such elections are made not by one or two persons, but by the whole Council. When a good opportunity occurs, I am sure that the name and the great work of the Acharya will be properly considered indeed. I may say that a beginning was made some time ago. You will understand that in all such affairs Avasara (H) is the most important factor.
The copies of Mr. Sunawala's memoir were sent out to India-addressed to Bhavnagar-some time ago. No doubt they have by now reached you, as well as the copies of the portrait which I hope is satisfactory. The bill has come from the Oxford Press, it shall now be carefully verified and the account rendered to you.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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