The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of… read more
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
Correspondence regarding the India Office Library. These are:
Letter from Sir Richard Winstedt, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to the Right Hon. Duncan Sandys, Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, to express the concern felt by the Council
Correspondence regarding the India Office Library. These are:
Letter from Sir Richard Winstedt, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to the Right Hon. Duncan Sandys, Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, to express the concern felt by the Council of the Society over press statements regarding possible transfer of the contents of the India Office Library to India and Pakistan. Typed, dated 15 June 1961.
Letter from the Right Hon. Duncan Sandys, Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, to Sir Richard Winstedt, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to assure him that the Government are aware of British academic interest in the future of the India Office Library. He writes of the negotiations currently being undergone with the governments of India and Pakistan. Typed, dated 28 June 1961.
Letter from Sir Richard Winstedt, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to the Right Hon. Duncan Sandys, Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, to thank him for his statement concerning the India Office Library and assure him of confidentiality. Typed, dated 29 June 1961.
