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"The Tombs of the Amalekites by Capt. Newbold" containing information as to the description and the purpose of the tombs which he visited in April 1846. Note informs the paper was read at the Society on 21 April 1849.

"The Thermal Springs of Calna... S India by Capt Newbold F.R.S." in which Newbold writes of further discoveries of thermal springs other than those at Mahanundi (see TJN/2/1). A note states, "Recorded 16 June 1849".

Description of an archaeological site by Capt. Newbold, entitled "The Site of Bether, the Bittir of the Arabs" which he states is the site of the struggles of the Jews against the Romans in the reign of Adrian A.D. 135. Newbold records his journey to the site from Jerusalem and his discoveries. A note reads: "Recorded 16th June 1849". With the paper is a label stating "The Site of Bether".

"The Indo-Mahomedan Ephemeris of Alpoor, S. India, Lat. 15° 54'N. Long. 78° 12'E by Capt. Newbold". A paper presented at the Royal Asiatic Society on 7 March 1846 concerning a Persian taqwim for the town of Alpoor, written by Sayyid Ibrahīm 'urf Bare Miyān. With the paper is the taqwim and a letter from Sayyid Ibrahīm 'urf Bare Miyān to Newbold. The taqwim is dated A.H. 1200 (AD 1785/6).

"The Bhuga of Mahanundi" A Paper sent by Newbold to the Royal Asiatic Society on thermal springs in South India. He gives their location and a detailed description. A note at the head of the paper in pencil reads "Read Jan 14th 1843". With the Paper is also a label, "Thermal Springs of Mahamandi by Capt Newbold, Read 14 January 1843".

Pencil rubbing of an Inscription, no identifiers.

Papers submitted by Newbold to be read at the Royal Asiatic Society or published in its Journal. Also a list of his Papers and a rubbing of an inscription.

"Notes of Some Malayan MSS. by Capt. Newbold, F.R.S." Newbold writes on Malayan Manuscripts and of a letter he has received from Professor Dalamrier, l'Ecole Royale des L.L.O.O. Oriantes, of which he includes a copy. Pencil note on the outside reads, "Read 2 March 1844".

"List of the Papers and Writings by the late Capt. T J Newbold 1851". A comprehensive list of Newbold's work published in both India and England.

Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Sir George Thomas Staunton in which he writes that he is returning to India after two years in Syria, Palestine and Asia Minor. The fine climate of Syria has improved his health. He intends returning to India through Persia. He sends with the letter copies of inscriptions to be presented to the Royal Asiatic Society. He writes to warn that a parcel of his had been lost last December. He writes of his thoughts on archaeology after the success of Messrs Layard and Botha at Nineveh. Please note that part of this letter is over-written by Newbold - the writing being both horizontally and vertically on the page.