History of Armenia, by Father Michael Chamich; from B. C. 2247 to ...

TO
THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS
OF THE
ASIATIC SOCIETY OF BENGAL,
Gentlemen,
BRITISH INDIA may justly boast of an
enlightened and liberal Government, under which every
Individual lives in safety and happiness. She may. also feel
a pride in the indefatigable labours of a number of learned
and evangelical Men, ivho, being inspii^ed by Divine Revelation,
have endeavoured, and continue in their endeavours, to spread
the light of the Gospel over this extejisive cou77try of heathen
darkness. She may, in like manner, feel herself happy in
the establishment of your most respectable and highly interesting
Society ;
which has so successfully ixmoved the bajTiers
of Oriental Learning and Scioice ;
and opened rich storesfor
the speculation and information of the Learned, and for the
general benefit of Mankind.