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Letter from Sir Alexander Johnston to present to the RAS, "250 specimens of the different descriptions of wood, which are produced on the island of Ceylon". The letter gives details of the reason for their collection. Dated 21 June 1828, handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides.

Letter from Sir Alexander Johnston to present to the RAS, "Three brass figures of Buddha. A Cyngalese painting upon linen. & a book on Palm Leaves in the Pali language". The letter gives detailed description of each item and their importance. Dated 5 November, 1827, Handwritten, 2 pieces, 7 sides.