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Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to the President, Royal Asiatic Society, to express his surprise and gratitude at being nominated for the Gold Medal. He also inquires whether he will be expected to give a lecture on its Presentation. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 22 December 1971.

The Denis Sinor Medal was inaugurated in 1993 by Professor Denis Sinor, specifically to honour scholars in the field of Inner Asian Studies. He donated a sum of money at the initiation of the award and more was bequeathed after his death. The material contains correspondence and administrative documents concerned with the inauguration of the award and further legacy, and for awarding of the medal to scholars of Inner Asian studies.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to accept the nomination of Vice-President, to agree upon the inscription and to provide the title of his lecture. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 19 February 1972.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform her that he had received the Medal safely. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 1 May 1972.