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A bound volume containing copies of letters sent in the administration of the Society between the years 1823-1835 and 1846-1861. The earlier ones, covering 1823-1835, are all concerned with the finances of the Society. There is then a break in the letters until 1846, after which the correspondence covers a broader spectrum of activities.

Letter from Richard Clarke, Secretary, to Rev Dr Edward Hincks to thank for a copy of the alphabet of Second Persepolitan writing and a letter about same, together with a promise that he will be informed about any progress in the decipherment of the Median and Babylonian alphabet. He is also informed that research on this topic is proceeding 'in house' and that the Royal Asiatic Society has heard from Major Rawlinson, currently in Baghdad, who is carrying out research on the Behiston Inscription. (Found on page 61)