1841.] Proceedings of the Asiatic Society, 507 



To H. W. Torrens, Esq. 



Secretary to the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 



Sir, — I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated on the 

 J 5th instant, acquainting me with the resolution of the Committee of pa- 

 pers, in answer to my letter to you. 



I feel greatly obliged by the Asiatic Society's kindness, generosity and 

 liberality towards me, in having acceped my resignation, in having de- 

 clined to accept the money, which I most willingly and respectfully offer- 

 ed to repay, and in having permitted me to remain at this place until my 

 departure from Calcutta, granting me in the same time a monthly allow, 

 ance of 50 rupees for which I return herewith my respectful thanks, 

 and beg to be kindly excused from accepting the offered monthly salary ; 

 since I cannot employ the money. Should 1 be successful on my in- 

 tended journey to Tibet, to find an opportunity for improving myself in 

 the language and literature of that country, and to procure some interest- 

 ing works, I shall then take the liberty to apply to the Asiatic Society. 



I sincerely declare herewith that, if not hindered by death, I intend to 

 return again to Calcutta, and to acquaint the Society with the result of 

 my peregrination. 



I beg to remain with great respect, 

 Sir, 

 Your obliged and obedient servant, 



A. Csoma Korosi. 

 As. Society's Rooms, } 

 Calcutta, > 



22rf May, 1841. ) 



This letter having been read, the Hon'ble the President observed that 

 that eminent scholar was not less remarkable for the high and gentlemanly 

 feeling which he had always manifested in his intercourse with the So- 

 ciety than for his great erudition, perseverance and enterprize. The 

 expedition Mr. Csoma now meditated to Lassa would be undertaken 

 wholly on his own resources, its object being the noble and laudable 

 one of furthering the ends of Philological and Historical enquiry. The 

 President trusted that should Mr. Csoma find himself in a position dur- 

 ing his expedition into Thibet, to require aid, he would not fail to consi- 

 der the Asiatic Society of Bengal as gratified by being able to lend 

 their assistance to so esteemed a co-adjutor. 



