liis writings altogether' is of all1 cpcli-111aking character until trust he will keep the promise lic Illus give11 of a future of 1'Oniow11. It is now that the work of our great scholar Mr. Aiyor' Avargal, is bearing fruit” (August 26thi 05.) (8) Sri., V.Gopala Aiyer, B. A, B. L. (Author of Chronology of Ancient India, Chittoor):-"I am nuch obliged to you for your instructive essay on Velir, a copy of which was cluly received by me a few days ago. The various lines of reasoning by which you seek to prove your theories are the evident result of your varied and extensive study of Tamil history and literature and I hope you will continue your interesting researches. I am glad to find your support the date I have given for the great Mahabharata War.” (11-7-05.) (9) Sri, V. J. Tambi Pillai Avergal, M. R., A. S. Audit office, Colombo.-"May I take the liberty to write to you that I intend to have an English translation of your very interest- ing paper entitled வேளிர் வரலாறு appearing in the last but one issue of “Sen-Tamil” published in the journal of the Royal Asiatic Society here. It is titull of facts that ought to be more generally know11. I had arrived at the same conclusions nearly two years ago. 1 liope that S. India, will yet reveal facts of history that will try to unite all the great races of India into one great nation. I shall send you a copy when printed” (August 11, 05') ii (12th, June, 07.) "Dear Sir, You will be very glad to hear that the committee of the Royal Asiatic Society, Ceylon Branch have informed me to-day that they have accepted with thanks my
