man. It has been interesting to me to see how in many respects your point of view is different to that of an Englishman, and I consider it a special compliment to have my name associated with a book written by an Indian for Indians. And yet you have not adhered to a purely Indian point of view, for your 'Lectures,' which are clearly the fruits of your own experience and original thought, show how it is possible for the Indian nobleman to adapt himself to English ideas without losing his own national customs and characteristics.
I have very great pleasure in accepting the dedication of the work which you have been so good as to offer me.
Believe me to be,
Your sincere friend,
(Signed) AMPTHILL.
To
- The Maharajah of Bobbili, K.C.I.E."
The Maharajah has distributed copies of his book among his friends both in India and
