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This consists of two sets of two letters. There are two letters from Joseph Banks, to Lady Anna Maria Jones concerning books donated by Lady Jones.These are from 1797

The other two letters are from John Shore, Lord Teignmouth, one to Lady Anna Maria Jones and one to 'Dear Sir' both expressing concern regarding Lady Jones' health, dated, 1829

This sub-series contains correspondence with newspaper organisations and with the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Two versions of a press release concerning the award of the Gold Medal to Sir Hamilton Gibb. Both typed with pencil annotations, undated.

Correspondence with Merchant Taylors' Hall concerning the hosting of the Sesquicenteary Dinner at the premises on Threadneedle Street. These are:

• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall to ask whether the possibility of holding the Sesquicentenary Dinner at the Hall could be made official, dated 21 April 1972.
• Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the Master and Wardens have agreed in principle to the use of the Hall, dated 19 July 1972.
• Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the Master and Wardens have agreed with the terms and conditions concerning the Sesquicentenary Dinner and to stipulate some costs and their preferred caterer, dated 12 January 1973.
• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, regarding the terms and conditions, and to invite the Master to the Dinner, dated 15 January 1973.
• Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to confirm acceptance of use of the Hall, dated 29 June 1973. Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to enclose the Company's account for the Dinner, dated 29 October 1973.
• Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to enclose the cheque for the Society's Dinner, dated 12 November 1973.
• Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to enclose the receipt for the cheque, dated 23 November 1973.

Two Letters:

• Letter from Michael Tingay to RAS to submit the title "The Growth and Development of Masjed-e Suleyman in relation to the oil industry" for the Prize Essay Competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 30 May 1970.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Michael Tingay to inform him that his essay title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 12 June 1970.

Between 1995 and 2003 Terence Phelps corresponded with Michael Willis, British Museum, concerning his research. This series contains letters predominantly sent by Phelps to Willis. With many of the letters are enclosures of articles or extracts which accompanied Phelps' correspondence.

Correspondence with Mr and Mrs M. A. C. Nithyanandhan.

Correspondence with Mr Macnabb. Four items concerning Mr Macnabb's influence on a Mr Hammond. Dated May - July 1873.

Correspondence with Dr. Wladmir Alekseevich Ivanow, Bombay. These are:

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Mr W. Ivanow to ask, on behalf of the President and Council, whether Ivanow would represent the Society at the Tenth All-India Conference. Dated 12 March 1939.

Letter from W. Ivanow to Col. Hoysted to accept the invitation to represent the Society. He continues his letter by emphasising the need to have his correct address on correspondence to avoid unnecessary delays in its arrival. Dated 5 May 1939.

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Mr W. Ivanow to thank him for his letter and apologise concerning the address. Hoysted writes that he has informed the Local Secretary of the Conference that Ivanow will represent the Society. Dated 11 May 1939.

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Mr W. Ivanow (and Dr Aiyangar) to ask if they have been informed of the change of venue and date for the Conference. Dated 10 January 1940.

Letter from W. Ivanow to Col. Hoysted to give his apologies that he will not now attend the Conference due to change of venue and the impact that has for Muslim scholars. Dated 22 February 1940.

Letters to the Editors of The Times and The Illustrated London News, and to The Press Association Ltd., to send a note on the career of Professor Luce. A copy of this is with these letters. All typed, dated 10 January 1966.