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Letter 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.

Letter from Sir Alexander Johnston to present to the RAS, "the originals of some very curious Cingalese drawings… upon the subject of Buddhism, Astrology and the worship of Demons". The letter provides explanations of the pieces. (The pieces now form RAS Head Cat.087) Dated March 7, 1829, handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides.