This archive consists of registers, lists and correspondence concerned with the acquisitions and accessions of the Collections of the Society. The Society has not kept comprehensive records throughout its history. Further information pertaining to the… read more
This series contains the Donations Register, 4 lists relating to acquisitions, and 11 pieces of correspondence.
Sem títuloHandwritten bound book detailing the Donations to the Society within that time period. The donations are listed chronologically and there is an index of donors at the rear of the book.
Sem títuloLetter 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.
Sem títuloLetter from Sir Alexander Johnston presenting to the RAS, "48 Maps and Charts relative to different parts of the Island of Ceylon and its coast". Dated February 21, 1829, handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides.
Sem títuloThe Donations Register, 1 list, and eight letters pertaining to acquisitions of the Society in this time period.
Sem títuloHandwritten bound book detailing the Donations to the Society within the time period. The donations are listed chronologically and there is an index of donors at the rear of the book.
Sem títuloEight letters pertaining to items acquired by the Royal Asiatic Society in this time period.
Sem títuloLetter from East India House to President of the Royal Asiatic Society to send a copy of "the Narrative of Major Phayne's recent Mission to the Court of Ara with the annexed Reports exhibiting the geographical and geological features of Burmah, compiled… read more
Letter from East India House to Professor H.H. Wilson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to send a copy of the first portion of the "Photographs of Drawings of Ancient Buildings at Bejapore, in the Deccan". Dated 22 April 1857, handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides.
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