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THE TRAVELS OF
LETTER XXVIII.
DEAR SIR,
THE practice of gambling To dangerous. in it's effects to many of it's votaries, is purſued in India with much eagerneſs, and even
ſanctioned by the laws of the country. It is, however, regulated under certain reſrictions, and permitted only for a limited time. During the term, which in the Indian dialect, is called dewalli, and continues but a fortnight, the gaming table is frequented by perſons of every deſcription. Thoſe who conduct this amuſement, are under a
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