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The manuscript is a Gogerly transcription of Rosyk's translation of the Dhammapada (verses 72-203). Handwritten by Gogerly, in Sri Lanka (Ceylon); date unknown. The item includes two small brown-paper notebooks (32/28 pages, respectively) in a single cover. In the first notebook (verses 1-71) seems to be missing. The text in the Sinhalese script is written on the left hand side pages, leaving the right hand side pages for English translation. Brownish paper, brown ink. The English text is full of notes and corrections. The Dhammapada is a collection of sayings (423 in total) of the Buddha in verse form, and is one of the most widely read Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the Dhammapada is found in the Khuḍḍaka Nikāya division of the Theravādin Pāli Canon, and was written around the 3rd century BCE. Each saying recorded in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and his monastic community. 15.8cmX10.4cm.

Gogyō setsu seiritsu ni kansuru ichikōsatsu 五行說成立に関する一考察: Photocopy of Toda Toyosaburō's 戸田豊三郎 article from Shinagaku Kenkyu 支那学研究 12 (1955), 38-45.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1825. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including on the price of rhubarb, recipe for parsnip wine, the accomplishments of Genius, the use of rice for food, haulage by road, railway and canal, on language, Roman Catholicism, the witch of Endor and Saul, musical score. Red leather cover, book is detached from binding.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1826. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages on Catholicism, Chinese, Literature, Publications, quotes from Robertson. Loose sheets include notes on Heresy Laws, receipt for lodging, 1826, price of tea, further receipt, address for Mrs Kang, inventory. Red leather cover with loose sheets inserted.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1831. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including book titles, Polish Consonants, politics. Loose sheets include washing/shopping list, English phrases and in tong kien. Brown leather cover with loose sheets inserted.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1832. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including literary quotes, notes on Greek, medicines/chemicals, uses of word "face", Chinese stories, Aristotle. Loose sheets include calling card from Sir William Gell asking Manning to accompany him to the Chinese Museum; calling card for Francisque Michel; newspaper cutting regarding the donation of Thomas Manning's library to the RAS by the executors of Manning's will. Red leather cover with loose sheets inserted.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1833. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including Chinese symbols, weather recording, Greek and Latin, book titles. Loose sheets are address for [Mr Rosin], 6 Little Maddox Street and notes regarding a Commission. Red leather cover with loose sheets inserted. Some damage to cover flap.

Papers and Correspondence produced in the governance of the Gibb Memorial Trust.

Administrative documents and correspondence concerned with the governance of the Society:

• 'Message to those considering reforming the Asiatic Society in Shanghai' from Professor Francis Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, dated 6 March 2006.
• Letter from Judith Kolbas, President, RAS China in Shanghai, to Geoffrey concerning his recent visit and advice on building the library of the Society, dated 24 July 2006.
• Correspondence concerning the visit of Dr Liu Wei, Honorary Vice President, Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai Branch, to the Royal Asiatic Society. Copies of emails and letter confirming invitation, dated 15 January -17 January 2007. (Note these are physical documents.)
• Letter from David E. Mungello, Professor of History, Baylor University, to Judith Kolbas concerning the Xujiahui Library and the possibility of books from the former RAS North China Branch being within the library, dated 15 March 2007.
• Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, Sponsorship Strategy, A Working Paper, dated 6 June 2007.
• Letter from Rebecca, HSBC (China) Bank, to Judith Kolbas to arrange a meeting for the 3 July 2007.
• HSBC Priorities - a list of points to be considered at the meeting of 3 July 2007.
• 'Articles on China' - a list of articles taken from the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society for possible inclusion in a book on China. It is unclear whether this is a potential RAS Great Britain project or RAS China in Shanghai but the material was part of the donation from Judith Kolbas.
• 'RAS In-House Co-ordinator' - job description, undated.
• 'ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY - Shanghai - Objectives of the Society', a description of the objectives of the Society, undated.
• Objectives of the Society - written in Chinese, undated.
• 'RAS NEWSLETTER' - article by Judith Kolbas concerning the meetings of the Society in Hangzhou and their aim to have the Society registered with the official channels in China, undated.
• '222 Years Royal Asiatic Society' - prospectus concerning the possible re-establishment of the North China Branch in Hangzhou

A draft manuscript of 'Government and Revolution in Vietnam' by Dennis J. Duncanson. Various inserts are included in this manuscript where Duncanson has made amendments to his work.