HUME, THE REVEREND DR. R. A.

[Dr. Hume was born in Bombay and returned to India in 1875 as a missionary in Ahmednagar. He became a friend of Gandhiji. He retired in 1926 and left for the United States. When Gandhiji heard that he had passed away on June 24, 1929, he wrote: "... I have pleasant recollections of the deceased friend. He carried on an extensive correspondence with me both whilst he was here and after he had gone to America. I recognised in his letters his warm-hearted affection for India."101] 

Letter, February 13, 1926102

Ashram, Sabarmati,
February 13, 1926

Dear friend,
I was delighted to receive your letter. I do have a vivid recollection of our meeting at the Prevention of Beggary Committee. You have certainly deserved the rest you are giving yourself by going to America. May you have nice time of it there.
I do not believe in Jesus Christ as the only son of God or God Incarnate but I entertain great regard for HIM as a teacher of men. I have derived much comfort and happiness from a contemplation of His life and teachings as summarised in the Sermon on the Mount.

Yours sincerely,

Rev. R. A. Hume
American Marathi Mission
Wai
Satara District

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