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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 September 2009
In the course of a conversation held not long ago at Canton with Professor Neumann, respecting the affinity between the Chinese and Burman languages, I happened to shew him a translation that I had, which he considered somewhat curious, and recommended me to present to the Royal Asiatic Society; and Doctor Morrison offered me an introduction to the President, which, with the translation, I have now the honour to forward to you.
* To whom it is intended to offer them.
* Which was done by a learned native.
* The book in question belonged to Mr. Heward, of Madras, and was intended for Sir C. Grey. Great numbers having been found in the monasteries during the Burman war. it is probable that many were taken to England. Some were made of large plates of ivory.
* The Chinese priests sometimes use a similar sort of garment.