Introductory material
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THE LIFE AND RELIGION OF THE HINDOOS.
TO THE REVEREND C. H. A. DALL.
My dear Friend and Pastor:—
Desirous of acknowledging the precious religious instructions you have imparted to me, and the blessings you are still bestowing on my beloved country, I, in your name, respectfully present this small volume to your countrymen, that they may know the manners, customs, and religious institutions of that distant nation for whose regeneration you are cheerfully spending the best part of your life, away from home and family. That your Christian labors may be ever attended with success, and your life be crowned with the smile of Heaven, is the heartfelt prayer of
Your disciple,
JOGUTH CHUNDER GANGOOLY.
Medfield, Mass., 27 October, 1859.