Item BHH/4/4/3 - Copy of an extract from the proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, 1 May 1839

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GB 891 BHH-BHH/4-BHH/4/4-BHH/4/4/3

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Copy of an extract from the proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, 1 May 1839

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  • 1st May 1839 (Creation)

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Copy of an extract from the proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal for 1 May 1839 in which it was reported that Mr Prinsep was the official channel for the transmitting to Mr Hodgson of Nepal, the diploma and letter of appointment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor of France. This honour was conferred in light of Mr Hodgson's study of the Buddhistical faith and for his procurement of Buddhist literature, and in making known a great variety of new objects in natural history and science. Handwritten copy, 2 sides, dated 1 May 1839.

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