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degenerate age and rise above the prevalent grammatical and literary superstitions in regard to Telugu composition. But not only has he thus boldly used a new literary diction which, though unsanctified by existing usage among authors, bears the stamp and seal of popular approval and universal use. But he has likewise shown unmistakable merit in constructing a singularly original and interesting plot and creating a variety of characters true to life, which we are sure, if represented on the stage, will greatly please any Telugu audience, let alone the reading public who may peruse the drama in the retirement of the study or the library. We have, therefore, much pleasure in recommending “Kanya Sulkam” to all our Telugu readers ...... the characters are all boldly drawn and the whole piece is very happily put together and artistically constructed, evincing no little originality and dramatic skill on the part of the author.
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Madras, 15th March 1898, My dear Uncle, safe, My complements,
Your card to hand. I duly informed the contents of it. Veerasamy (....) and also shown it to him. He told me that he will give jewels on receipt of (money) from you, in case of paying the charge of Ratam + Addam+ amounting Rs. 5 which he sustained damages on account of you. He also took from me your address so that he may write to you. Though you did not write me the particulars etc., of the loss of your jewels recently but I was informed through others.
I really sorry for the same and (also) anxious to know the details of it. As far my delay in replying to you, my children are ill for the last 15 days. Dorasamey still suffering from fever, etc., Chinna and his wife, etc., (.....) mother arrived here. All doing well. Rest in my next.
Sd/- D. Audenna
To Dumpur Narasaiah garu, Vennelaganti Gopala Row's house, Rayajee street, Nellore. (as appeared on the back side of the post card)
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In the court of the District Munsif. Nellore.
The 3rd Day of October, 1901, Original Suit No. 488 of 1900
