The manuscript is Gogerly's translation of the first verses of the 75-99th jātakas of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (around 547 jātakas in total). Written in Gogerly's hand before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The verses are written in Sinhalese script and aligned in columns, leaving space for English translation on the right. The text covers 7 pages, while the rest 12 pages are left blank. The item is slightly fragile. 24.3cmX18.6cm.

The manuscript consists of different handwritten verses from various jātakas (not numbered) of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (c. 4th century BCE). Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The text is aligned in columns, possibly leaving space for English translation on the right page side. 22 pages of text; slightly fragile. 24.3cmX18.6cm.

The manuscript is a Gogerly translation of the Brahmajāla sutta. It consists of 5 notebooks, the first being bound by a thread. Written in Gogerly's hand, probably in Sri Lanka (Ceylon); date unknown. Translated from Sinhalese. The first notebook consists of a 10 page fragment from his English translation of the Brahmajāla sutta; the remaining 22 pages of the notebook are left blank. The other 4 notebooks (96 pages in total) are Sinhalese verses from the Brahmajāla sutta, written mainly on one side of the sheet. The paper shows signs of ageing. Slightly fragile. The sutta discusses two main topics: 1) the elaboration of the Ten Precepts (Cūḷa-sīla), the Middle Precepts (Majjhima-sīla), and the Great Precepts (Mahā-sīla); 2) the 62 beliefs (diṭṭhi) which are devoutly practised by ascetics in India. Approx. 20.5cmX16cm.

The notebook contains the translations of two suttas: Kūtadanta (part 2, for part 1 see DJG/3/4) and Mahāli. Written in Gogerly's hand, probably in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), date unknown. The translation is 58 pages, with the last 2 pages of the notebook left blank. The Kūtadanta Sutta tells a story about a king called Mahāvījita, who wanted to organize a large-scale sacrifice to ensure his comfort and welfare for many years to come. The Mahāli Sutta features a discussion of the Buddha and the monk Mahāli on hearing heavenly sounds and seeing heavenly forms. 20.3cmX16.4cm.

The notebook contains the translations of the Poṭṭhapāda and Subha Suttas. Written in Gogerly's hand, probably in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), date unknown. Translated from Sinhalese. 92 pages. The Poṭṭhapāda sutta portrays two modes by which the Buddha responded to the controversial issues of his day. The Subha sutta depicts a conversation between Subha Todeyyaputta and Ānanda at Savatthi soon after the Buddhas death. They discuss various questions regarding the Dhamma, comparing it with the teachings of the brahmins regarding ultimate salvation. 20.3cmX16.4cm.

The manuscript is an original Gogerly translation of the Mahāvagga text. Written in Sri Lanka (Ceylon); date unknown. It includes an English translation and the text written in the Sinhalese script. Brown ink; written mainly on one page side; the text has many corrections and notes. Slightly fragile. The translation is 17 pages, whereas the remaining 8 pages of the notebook are left blank. The Mahāvagga is the first volume of the Theravādin Buddhist Khaṇḍhaka book (from the Vinaya Piṭaka), and includes accounts of the Buddha's and his great disciples' awakenings, as well as rules for uposatha days (days of mindful observance) and monastic ordination. Approx. 21cmX16cm.

The manuscript is an original Gogerly translation of the Mahāvagga text. Written in Sri Lanka (Ceylon); date unknown. It includes an English translation and the text written in the Sinhalese script. Blue paper, brown ink; written on both sides of a sheet. The translation has 8 pages, the rsmaining 39 being left blank. The front cover is made from two sheets of manuscript offprints. The Mahāvagga is the first volume of the Theravādin Buddhist Khaṇḍhaka book (from the Vinaya Piṭaka), and includes accounts of the Buddha's and his great disciples' awakenings, as well as rules for uposatha days (days of mindful observance) and monastic ordination. Approx. 32cmX20cm.

This is a Gogerly translation of the Sidath Sangarawa - a grammar of the Sinhalese language. Handwritten by Gogerly, in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon); date unknown. Blue paper, brown ink. The manuscript consists of 20 loose sheets, and includes text in English and Sinhalese. The Sidath Sangarawa was written in the 13th century to describe and analyse the grammar of the Sinhalese language. This book is one of the most important one on the subject, and has been taught in the monasteries in Sri Lanka for centuries. 21.3cmX17cm.

Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, in Sri Lanka; date unknown. The item consists of 24 loose double A4 sheets. White paper, black ink. The text is written on one side only. Approx. 32.5cmX21cm.

This is an index for Gogerly's translation of the Sutta-saṅgaha from the Mahāvagga of the Vinaya Piṭaka. The index is written by an unknown author and consists of a loose double sheet only (A4). Date and place unknown. The verses are listed in columns on the first and third pages.