History of Bengali Language and Literature c13.40

c13.40

"The History is a work of profound research and severe thankless toil, which I deeply regret, has affected your health. I say 'thankless' because it is much to be feared that your countrymen will not evince a proper appreciation of your labour in the interest of culture and knowledge; and unless Government comes to the rescue by purchasing a number of copies of the book for distribution amongst its officers, you are likely to be out of pocket by your disinterested exertions.