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Handwritten index for the translation. Uncovered notebooks between cardboad boards with title "Tuzuk-i-Jahāngīrī translated by Alexander Rogers, Bo Civil Service Retired: Index". 176 pages.

Letter from Henry Beveridge to Charlotte Hughes, Secretary to the Royal Asiatic Society, in which he writes that he has now corrected the last galley proofs of Rogers' translation of the 12th year of the Memoirs of Jahāngīr to complete the first volume. He writes that the index is also nearly completed. He is also sending the 13th, 14th and part of the 15th years and will send more when he has received the type-written pages from Miss Pitherbridge. He writes that the translation need not go further than the 19th year. Beveridge also writes about some corrections that he has made to the translation. Handwritten letter with printed letterhead "Pitfold, Shottermill, Haslemere, R.S.O.", 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 3 March 1909.

Letter from Henry Beveridge to Charlotte Hughes, Secretary to the Royal Asiatic Society, in which he writes that he is enclosing the remainder of Alexander Rogers' manuscript. He writes that he has not had the last years typewritten but has corrected Rogers' translation. he writes that he feels that Rogers' Manuscript could now be destroyed as the account of the first 12 years has now been published. Beveridge suggests however that the manuscript for the years 19-22 should be kept as if may be useful in future years. Handwritten with printed letterhead, "Pitfold, Shottermill, Haslemere", 2 pieces, 5 pages, dated 5 May 1909.

Certificate from the University of Tϋbingen to confer the Doctor of Philosphy degree upon Sir Aurel Stein. Printed material, dated 25 May 1933, signed by the Dean, Ernst Sittig.

Certificate of conferment of an Honorary Doctorate of Law upon Sir Aurel Stein from the University of St Andrews. Printed in Latin, dated 4 September 1939, and signed by 19 members of the Faculty. The certificate bears the University Seal. Also with this certificate is its original roll packaging in bright red card with gold embossed crest.

"Bibliography of Persia", Small notebook containing correspondence and newspaper cuttings regarding the publication of "A Bibliography of Persia" by Arnold Wilson in 1930. The items within this notebook are:

• Letter from Arnold Wilson to the Librarian, Royal Asiatic Society, to donate the notebook to the Library, dated 11 September 1938
• Review of Wilson's "A Bibliography of Persia", by Wolseley Haig from Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, Jan 1935, p.195
• Newspaper cutting from The Times for a review of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 11 September 1930
• Cutting from Nature for a review of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 4 October 1930
• Review for "A Bibliography of Persia" from the Journal of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, September 1930
• Review for "A Bibliography of Persia" from the Geographical Journal, dated September 1930
• Review for "A Bibliography of Persia" from the Journal of the Central Asian Society, dated September 1930
• Newspaper cutting from Near East and India with a review for "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 24 July 1930
• Letter from [H B Hzalso Erds] to Wilson to thank him for sending a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 7 August 1930
• Letter from H.R. Hall to Wilson to send his apologies for not being able to the attend the Mesopotamian Force dinner and to thank him for sending a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 28 June 1930
• Newspaper cutting from The Times with a review for "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 27 June 1930
• Letter from Hamilton Gibb to Wilson to thank him for sending a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 23 June 1930
• Letter from David Lorimer to thank him for sending a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia" and to give his opinion on the book, dated 26 June 1930
• Letter from Vladimir Minorsky to Wilson to thank him for sending a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia" and to congratulate him on its publication, dated 20 June 1930
• Postcard from W. [Northold] to Wilson to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 15 August 1930
• Letter from Henry W. Mardon to Wilson to thank him for a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 16 June 1930
• Letter from D.S. Margoliouth to Wilson to thank him for a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 14 June 1930
• Newspaper cutting from The Times with a review for "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 11 September 1930
• Review for Wilson's "A Bibliography of Persia" by Hamilton A.R. Gibb, un-named and undated publication
• Letter to Wilson to thank him for a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia" and to enclose lists of references that might also be included in a future copy. The signature of the writer is illegible. The 2 sheets are pasted into the notebook on previous pages to the letter
• Letter from [E Ekunter] to Wilson concerning an entry in "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 27 November 1930
• Copy of a letter from Mirza Mohammed Khan Nabavi, the Persian Chargé d'Affaires to thank him for a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 28 July 1930
• Letter from [Namey] to Wilson to thank him for a copy of "A Bibliography of Persia", dated 26 July 1930

This notebook is in poor condition and has evidence of previous mould problem. Therefore care must be taken in handling it.

Letter from Secretary, Royal Central Asian Society, to Silcock concerning writing to Manon Galpin.

Programme of Events for the China Society for 1931-1932. Please note that one corner of the page has become detached from the programme.

Material concerned with the Royal Society for Asian Affairs (originally the Central Asian Society) and its interaction with the Royal Asiatic Society.

Correspondence concerning the future of the Horniman Museum. These are:

• Letter from Brian Durrans, Deputy Keeper, Museum of Mankind, to Sir Cyril Philips, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask if the Society would consider adding its voice to the other bodies in a letter expressing concern regarding the fate of the Horniman Museum. He notes that the Society's Otto Samson lecture links it to the Horniman Museum where Samson was a curator. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 15 February 1988. With this letter is a copy of the letter to be sent to the Secretary of State, dated 15 February 1988.
• Letter from Brian Durrans, Deputy Keeper, Museum of Mankind, to Sir Cyril Philips, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for a copy of the letter that Philips sent to the Secretary of State. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 26 February 1988.
• Card from the Department of Education & Science to Cyril Philips, Royal Asiatic Society, to acknowledge receipt of his letter. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 17 March 1988.
• Letter from Robert Jackson, Department of Education & Science, to Cyril Philips, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that the government is committed to securing the future of the Horniman and Geffrye Museums. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 8 April 1988.