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GB 891 RAS UPE-RAS UPE/29-RAS UPE/29/2-RAS UPE/29/2/6
Title
Correspondence with Alfred George Hatton
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- 1970 (Creation)
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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.
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Three letters:
*Letter from Alfred George Hatton to RAS Secretary to give details of his eligibility to enter the Essay Competition and to submit the title "On the problem of arranging Chinese characters". Handwritten, 2 pieces, dated 14 May 1970.
- Letter from RAS Secretary to A.G. Hatton to state that his essay title would be put forward for approval at the next Council Meeting. Typed, 1 side, dated 15 May 1970.
- Letter from RAS Secretary to A.G. Hatton to inform him that his title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 12 June 1970.
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- English