File RAS GOV3/9/12 - Continuing Patronage on becoming King

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 RAS GOV3-RAS GOV3/9-RAS GOV3/9/12

Title

Continuing Patronage on becoming King

Date(s)

  • 3 May 2024 - 8 May 2024 (Creation)

Level of description

File

Extent and medium

2 letters

Context area

Name of creator

(1823-)

Administrative history

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 ofread more

Content and structure area

Scope and content

After Charles became King, all his patronages were considered. This material concerns his decision to continue his patronage of the Royal Asiatic Society. There are two letters:

  • Letter from Sir Clive Alderton, Principal Private Secretary to the King and
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