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1831 October 5 . H[ollis] Read ALS to Ann M. Hubbell; Bombay, [India]

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Abstract:
Remarks on missing friends, family, and home, and the importance of letters and little remembrances. Believes Hindus have no conscience and are sinful. "There is not a sin mentioned in the black catalogue which Paul has drawn up... which is not illustrated by the Hindoos to a degree of perfection which I did not imagine man capable of this side of the Pit." Recommends [William] Ward's History, Literature and Religion of the Hindoos, and believes it proves the necessity of the Gospel to uplift man. Believes the treatment of women proves the superiority of Christianity. "None but the Christian religion assigns to Women her appropriate place. All other systems of Religion make her a Slave of man." Describes women's work and appearance in India and briefly mentions missionary schools for girls. Comments on Hinduism, the role of Brahamans, and people's celebration of them. "The Hindoo religion... perhaps the most subtle, enslaving & complete system of Priest craft the world ever witnessed." Briefly mentions their missionary work superintending schools, distributing books, and learning languages to aid their proselytization.
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