Yours obediently,

(Signed) Richard F. Burton.”

“Dr. R. Rost,

Chief Librarian, India Office.”

As nearly a month had elapsed without my receiving any reply, I directed the following to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Rev. Dr. Bellamy:—

No. II.

Athenæum Club, Pall Mall,

Oct. 13, 1886.

“Sir,

“I have the honour to submit to you the following details:—