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HIS PRIVATE LETTERS. - 177* Raj Kristo Dey, and Nobin Chandra Mitra, (both my neighbours whom yon may have seen at my house) Dwarkanath Gupta, and Uma Churn Sett, (pupils of Rnsik Kristo Mulik) are to be stationed at the 4 districts viz., Pabna, Moorshedabad, Dacca and Chittagong. But I am sorry to hear a report that these are not likely to take place as the Governor, Colonel Morrison is opposed to the interest of the Medical College and will thwart this plan if he can. <fec. £tc. &c. Excuse me for this short and stupid letter. I am busy and not very well either. Be generous to, Yours ever affectionately, Ram Gopal Ghosh. Calcutta jltt March 1839. My dear Gobind, The last meeting of the A- A. ( Academic Association) was held yesterday night, and we fortunately had a discussion which took place after three successive meetings having failed. The attendance was thin, and the speaking very ordinary. I have little hope of the revival of the palmy days of this Association. The first anniversary meeting of the S. A. G. K. was held this month, and the proceedings altogether were satisfactory and encouraging. &c &c &c In about two months, another examination of the Medical College pupils is likely to take place, when a number of theni will no doubt be declared qualified to practise. Of the 5 young men who have passed through the ordeal, 2 or S are about to go to the upper Provinces, where they will await the orders of the Governor-General. The private examination of the Hindu College is not yet quite concluded. This is a great drawback to the progress of this very interesting institution. The day of the public ex* animation will be one of considerable amusement. In the morn- ing the Town Hall will be thronged by hundreds of young lads 23