190 EvPNTs oF HIs LIFE. The Prasad June 24, 1904. My dear Dr. Banorjoe It has afforded me very great pleasure to sco in this day's Englishman, the announcement that it has ploasod our Gracious Sovereign to bestow on you the personal distinction of Knighthood, an honor which, it will be unanimously admitted, could not have been bottor or more deservedly bostowod. You will remember that it was only a very few days back that in the course of conversation with you, I was referring to this subject with an expression of surprise at the scoming want of recognition, on the part of the Government of your eminent services, and you can well imagine with what unfoigned delight I find my fondly chorished hope so soon realised. Allow me to offer you my warmest congratulations, accompanied with my hearty wish that you may live long to enjoy the distinction and continue to servo your country with that whole-hearted devotion which has hitherto characterized your distinguished career, though it may now be in a different sphere of action. Yours sincerely Jotoendra Mohan Tagore. Uttarpara June 24, fg)04. My dear:Sir It is with no small pleasure that I find that you have been Knighted. In the consideration of your countrymen
