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== Context and background == | == Context and background == | ||
According to [[George Linton]] and [[Virginia Hanson]], | |||
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Similar to those of [[Mahatma Letter No. 13|ML-7 (12)]]. [[Damodar K. Mavalankar|DKM]] was at the Bombay headquarters. On p. 26 ([[Mahatma Letter No. 15|ML-8 (14)]]), [[Koot Hoomi|KH]] explains the reason for this letter. [[Old Diary Leaves (book)|ODL 2:291 et seq]] explains that DKM was living with the [[Founders]] and helping with the work.<ref>George E. Linton and Virginia Hanson, eds., ''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 53.</ref> | |||
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== Physical description of letter == | == Physical description of letter == | ||
The original is in the British Library, Folio 6. No description was obtained by [[George Linton]] and [[Virginia Hanson]]. | |||
== Publication history == | == Publication history == | ||
Revision as of 00:54, 16 August 2012
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| Written by: | Damodar |
| Received by: | A. P. Sinnett |
| Sent via: | unknown |
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| Written on: | unknown |
| Received on: | before February 20, 1881 |
| Other dates: | none |
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| Sent from: | unknown |
| Received at: | Allahabad, India |
| Via: | none |
This is Letter No. 142b in Barker numbering. See below for Context and background.
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Respectfully submitted for the consideration of Mr. Sinnett, under the direct orders of Brother Koot Hoomi. With the exception of fee — too exaggerated — his views are quite correct. Such is the impression produced upon the native mind. I trust, my dear friend, that you add a paragraph showing the Society in its true light. Listen to your inner voice, and oblige once more your's Ever faithfully, |
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Context and background
According to George Linton and Virginia Hanson,
Similar to those of ML-7 (12). DKM was at the Bombay headquarters. On p. 26 (ML-8 (14)), KH explains the reason for this letter. ODL 2:291 et seq explains that DKM was living with the Founders and helping with the work.[1]
Physical description of letter
The original is in the British Library, Folio 6. No description was obtained by George Linton and Virginia Hanson.
Publication history
Commentary about this letter
Notes
- ↑ George E. Linton and Virginia Hanson, eds., Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 53.