Letter from Adrian Teng, Assistant to the Director, to Angus Graham on editorial matters particularly the deciphering of the handwritten Chinese letters.
Letter from Adrian Teng, Assistant to the Director, to Angus Graham to explain about a move of premises, arguments concerning the costs of the book and a proposal for its funding.
Letter from A.H. Bivar, Director of Royal Asiatic Society, to J.A.C. Gibb, son of Sir Hamilton Gibb, to express the sorrow of the Society on learning of the death of his father, the current holder of the Triennial Gold Medal. Typed, dated 28 October 1971.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandLetter from A.H. Wilson, Solicitor, to Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to inform him that the scheme and rules seem to be in accordance with the modified Declaration of Trust. He queries as to whether a medal will still be awarded. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 25 February 1932.
Wilson Alex Hayman SolicitorLetter from A.J. Arberry to C.A. Storey to state that he will write to Mr Paul of Calcutta to come as a research student of Rumi. He also writes that he has had a letter from H. Ritter who is unsure whether he will be able to complete his Bibliotheca Islamica. Arberry asks for Storey's opinion of this as one of the trustees.
Arberry Arthur John 1905-1969Letter from A.J. Arberry to C.A. Storey to state that he had been asked by Taqizadeh whether the Gibb Trustees would be willing to present some of their publications to the Persian Embassy. He sends the form to get those printed that are no longer in print, and asks that Storey sign if he is in agreement. Arberry also writes of Nicholson's retirement from the Trust and his hope they may be able to have a meeting of the trustees at some time this year.
Arberry Arthur John 1905-1969Letter from A.J. Arberry to C.A. Storey to state that when he, Gibb and Levy happened to meet the previous week he had reported to them concerning Luzac's complaint at being unable to fulfil orders for Gibb Memorial Volumes worth approximately £1000 and that the lack of binding work could lead to the deterioration of the stock. He asks Storey if he could go to Heffer to see what their condition actually is and whether there is chance of progress. He is also writing to Raynes to ask if he will write to the British Council to expedite the material to Heffer that is necessary.
Arberry Arthur John 1905-1969Letter from A.J. Arberry to C.A. Storey to thank for his letter and to express his relief that Luzac's account had been exaggerated. He also asks whether Storey had seen the report in a Persian magazine that A.A. Semonov had discovered a manuscript of the Khamsa of Amīr Khusran Dihlawī dated 756 in the Library of Tashkent. He will lend Storey his copy if he is interested in seeing the article.
Arberry Arthur John 1905-1969Letter from A.J. Arberry to Sir Richard Winstedt to suggest some possible titles for the essay. Handwritten, 1 sided, dated 3 January 1939.
Arberry Arthur John 1905-1969Letter from A.J. Mackenzie to Col. Hotsted, RAS Secretary, in which he thanks Hoysted for his previous letter concerning the Universities Essay prize and apologies for his late acknowledgment. Handwritten, with printed letterhead, dated 7 October 1933.
Mackenzie Alexander Johnston