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GB 891 BHH-BHH/1-BHH/1/49
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Copy of letter from Eugène to Brian Houghton Hodgson, 10 May 1841
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- 10th May 1841 (Creation)
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Eugène Burnouf (April 8, 1801 – May 28, 1852) was an eminent French scholar and orientalist who made significant contributions to the deciphering of Old Persian cuneiform.
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Copy of letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson (BHH/1/48) to thank him and discuss manuscripts. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 10 May 1841.
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- French
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- Burnouf Eugène 1801-1852 Orientalist (Subject)