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"A Key to Scripture; being an Enquiry into the Order of Chapters of the Qur'ān" - a handwritten manuscript documenting the author's investigation into the chronological order of the chapters of the Qur'ān. He presents an introduction to his thesis, followed by a Synopsis of the Classes, Sections and Chapters; with further sections on the Distinctive Characters of the chapters, the Distribution and Arrangement of the Makka chapters; and On the Determination of the Madina Years and their chapters. These chapters are handwritten on foolscap sheets covering 132 pages of the volume.

Notebook containing Chinese characters, their romanised spellings and their English translations. In some cases these seem to be arranged to work out translations of official documents between Chinese and British authorities. A black soft-cover notebook with lined pages, written in ink and pencil, but with no identifiers.

"Introduction on the Elements of the Afghan language" which explains about the two divisions of Afghans and their languages, the different tribes in various locations. It consider the alphabet, vocabulary and grammar of the language. This manuscript is 13 pages on loose folded sheets.

The papers consist of A Grammar of the Maratah Language by Soob Row Maratah, Bramney of Tanjore. The purpose of his writing was to explain the Marathi language giving clear rules of grammar. The book is handwritten in Marathi and English and bound in a leather volume. Unfortunately the boards have come loose from the spine. The spine bears the title 'Maratah M.S. Grammar'.

Letter from Willie to Patricia expresses a deepest sympathy to Patricia about Stuarts's death. The letter has a Buckingham Palace letterhead.

Letter from Robin and Jean to express their deepest sympathy to Patricia on her husband's death.

Two letters expressing deepest sympathy to Patricia on Stuart's death. Jack had first met Stuart in 1946 and found him a marvellous companion and stimulating company.

Letter from Alison to send her and her husband's deepest sympathy to Patricia. She writes about Stuart's gentle and scholarly approach to life and how her husband, Edward, enjoyed Stuart's different perspective on his areas of interest.

Card from Sara expressing her deepest sympathy to Patricia.

A letter expressing their deepest sympathy to Patricia about the death of Stuart.