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There are 4 handwritten letters and contains 2 accompanying envelopes written by Thomas William Rhys Davids probably to Arthur Stanley Bishop. The letters are related to Gogerly's research on Theravāda Buddhist texts and publication of his translated texts.

A letter of correspondence from T. W. R. Davids in which he apologises for mislaying notes that he had been sent. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 18 December, 1908. Written on a single sheet of paper, which has an imprinted letterhead 'Harboro Grange, Ashton-on-Mersey, Cheshire.' 26cmX20.6cm.

A letter of correspondence from T. W. R. Davids in which he thanks for the letter and printed pages that had arrived that day. He has attached some accompanying editorial notes. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 4 April, 1908. Printed letterhead: 'Harboro Grange, Ashton-on-Mersey, Cheshire.' There is a single notebook sheet accompanying the letter with the editorial notes. 17.6cmX11.2cm and 26.4cmX20.7cm.

A letter of correspondence from T. W. R. Davids to say the requested books have been sent with some comments on their binding. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated October 14, 1907. Printed letterhead: 'Pali text Society, Harboro' Grange, Ashton-on-Mersey,' and 'Station: Brooklands. Telegrams: Rhys Davids, Sale.' 17.6cmX11.2cm.

A letter of correspondence from T. W. R. Davids in which he praises Gogerly and agrees to write the Introduction for Gogerly's work. He asks to be sent an obituary and reminds that Gogerly also wrote articles in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated October 14, 1907. Printed letterhead: 'Pali text Society, Harboro' Grange, Ashton-on-Mersey,' and 'Station: Brooklands. Telegrams: Rhys Davids, Sale.' 17.6cmX11.2cm.

The material mainly consists of handwritten translations of Buddhist texts by Gogerly and others, handwritten Pali-English dictionaries, and later correspondence concerning their publication.

An empty envelope addressed to Stanley Bishop at Badulla, Ceylon; handwritten by T.W.R. Davids. Has two postal stamps at the right corner. 9.5cmX12cm.

An empty envelope addressed to Stanley Bishop at Tangalle, Ceylon; handwritten by T.W.R. Davids. Has two postal stamps at the right corner. 9.5cmX12cm.

The series contains various letters mainly relating to Gogerly's research on Theravāda Buddhist texts and publication of his translations.