Wo have been requested to publish the following Circular Villa Vidya, Florence (Italy)
20th May 1885.
Sin,—Having consecrated, during a period of nearly 25 to the work of spread ledge of India and of inspiring men with a love for the an literature, and civilisuti of that" most interesting country, I have now determined, in order to advance this, the aim of my life's study to found at Florence a kind Temple constructed in the beside my own Villa and on ground belonging t A part of this bu would be devoted to a collection of objects forming the first dian Museum in italy; and in it would be established the first Indian Asiatic Society; in connexion with this Society, a series of Lectures would be given on the East in_ general and especially on India anda Journal would be published in the English and Italian Languages containing ud proceedings lence ete 1 most teresting of the ce, to travel through view of increasing my knowledge of the Indian people, of promoting a more thorough intercourse between India and Italy, and of personally support of em: unworthy sister of the noble institution already existing in Bombay, Calcutta and London.
Tearuestly hope that the plans which I have the honor of submitting to you may obtain your liberal and enlightened approbation, and that you Will afford your generous aid by becoming a contributor of Institution which, it.its future developement, might render good service to both countries, It is in tthe Indian Bfusenm the Asiatic Society should be founded with the assistance of tluee classes of Promoters 1.—Corresponding Members, pa yearly subscription £.1—and having a right to receive the publications of the Indian Museum end the Asiatic Society of Florence for the year, sum of £. 12 and having a right to receive gratis all the publications of the Museum one the Asiatic Society.
8.—Patrons, paying, once for all, a sum of £. 40, which would entitle them to a special Diploma. eie names as founders would be inscribed in printed form and their portraits would be placed in the Lecture-all; they would also have the right to receive gratis all the publicati of the Indian Museum and the io Society.
All objects presented to the Indian Museum would bear an inscription containing the names of the donor:
Hoping that this communication may obtain your kind interest, and that you will favour me by according your as to the new Indian Instivution about to ange in Florence, I have the honour to subscribe myself, Sir, Your most obedient, Count Axazio Dr GuBeRNanis,
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