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The manuscript seems to be related to the poetic jātaka texts (the tales concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha), and consists of seven loose notebook sheets. Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, probably before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The verses are written in columns, leaving space for English translation on the right. Some of the verses have English translation. The pages show signs of aging and fading. Fragile. Approx. 19.5cmX24.5cm.

Plaster cast of Sibthorp Medal presented by the Department of Plant Sciences, Oxford. The medal was first presented to Professor Dr H Walter Lack in 2001.

Material concerned with the Jubilee Celebration of the University of Hong Kong in 1961. These are:

• Invitation from the University of Hong Kong to the Royal Asiatic Society to invite them to send a delegate to share in their Jubilee celebrations to take place on 18-21 September 1961. Printed, dated November 1960.
• "University of Hong Kong 1911-1961 Golden Jubilee Congress". Printed booklet giving information of the Congress to be held to mark the Jubilee.
• Letter from K.M.A. Barnett to Sir Richard Winstedt, Director, Royal Asiatic Society, to accept the honour of representing the Society at the Jubilee celebrations. He apologises for his delay in replying but needed the consent of the Colonial Secretary before accepting. Handwritten, dated 21 February 1961.
• Letter from Sir Richard Winstedt, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to the University of Hong Kong to send felicitations on their jubilee and congratulations on the growing success of the University. Typed, dated 28 July 1961.
• Letter from K.M.A. Barnett to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to report that he represented the Society at the Jubilee congregation, that he made a token presentation, was received at the Senate luncheon and participated in the Jubilee Congress. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 19 September, 1961.

Material concerned with the Royal Asiatic Society's invitation to send a delegate for the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the University of Catania. These are:

• Printed invitation to the Royal Asiatic Society to send a delegate for the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the University of Catania. Printed in Latin with accompanying envelope.
• Note to state that Professor Margoliouth reports that the Council had suggested Professor Nallino as the Society's representative. In Col. Hoysted's hand, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, undated.
• Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professor Nallino to state that for the 500th anniversary of the foundation of Catania, the Council deemed that Professor Nallino could best represent the honour of the Society. Typed, dated 15 June 1934.
• Letter from Carlo Alfonso Nallino to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society to accept the honour of representing the Society. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 1 September 1934.
• Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professor Nallino to state the Council's gratification that he would represent the Society and to enclose the official form. Typed, dated 4 September, 1934.
• Newspaper cutting from The Times, Tuesday 23 October 1934, reporting on the five hundredth anniversary celebration of the University of Catania.

'University of Cambridge, Estimates for 1947-48 and 1951-52, Revised Estimates for 1946-47, Draft for consideration by Faculty Boards, etc.' giving details of proposed appointments and income and expenditure for the years listed.

Letter from Frits Staal, Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies, Berkeley, to Angus Graham to invite him to lecture at the University for which they can pay for his travel and a small honorarium. Staal invites Graham to stay with him and asks concerning possible dates and subject matter.

"University Essays on India" - Cutting from The Times newspaper announcing the essay title for the year's competition. Printed material, dated 19 January 1933.

Universities Prize Essay Fund: Rules Framed in Extension of the Third Schedule. Printed Rules which have been annotated by hand on Rule 2 to state that "Extension allowed for War Service".

"Universities' Prize Essay Competition" - memorandum of a decision from the Council Minutes to extend the competition to students from any university in the British Empire. Typed with handwritten annotations, 1 piece, dated 11 February 1937.

"Universities Essay Prizes" - cutting from The Glasgow Herald to announce the winners of the Universities Essay Prizes. Printed, 2 copies, dated 27 November 1937.