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GB 891 RAS UPE-RAS UPE/30-RAS UPE/30/1-RAS UPE/30/1/4
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Correspondence with James McLean
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- 1971 (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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Four Letters:
- Letter from James McLean to RAS Secretary to submit his title "China - A new man in a new world" for approval for the Essay Competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 4 June 1971.
- Letter from RAS Secretary to James McLean to ask him to amplify on the title which he proposes. Typed, 1 side, dated 21 June 1971.
- Letter from James McLean to RAS Secretary to expand on his proposal for his essay. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 29 June 1971.
- Letter from Rev. John Fleming to RAS Secretary to write about James McLean's proposed essay and to ask whether there is confirmation of its acceptability. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 3 November 1971.
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- English