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Letter from Hugh Richardson to Fleming Mackenzie from Gangtok, Sikkim, dated 23 October 1949. He writes that the Tibetan Sentences and Words books are both unprocurable and suggests Mackenzie may be able to get a copy from the Tibet Mirror Press which also has further books to distribute. Richardson may have some books at home but doesn't expect to be on leave for another year. He writes about the political state of Sikkim and his fears for Chinese takeover of Tibet.

Letter from Hugh Trevor Lambrick to Professor Beckingham, Royal Asiatic Society, to express his surprise and delight on being awarded the Burton Memorial Medal. He would like to accept the honour and suggests a date for his lecture.

Letter from Hugh Trevor Lambrick to Professor Beckingham to advise how he would like his name on the inscription, to give the title of his lecture and to warn that recently ill-health has prevented him from undertaking some engagements.

Letter from I.A. Richards to Angus Graham to thank him for Values and Myth which was given to him by Kathleen Raine. He sends a copy of an unpublished paper which may be of interest to Graham.

Letter from Ian Donaldson, Director, Humanities Research Centre, The Australian National University, to Angus Graham to express his distress at hearing of Graham's health problems and the news that he would be unable to visit. He will inform all necessary parties.

Letter from Ilya Gershevitch to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, to send his report on the essay that he has refereed and to recommend that it be awarded the prize. Typed, 1 side, dated 11 November 1967.

Letter from Ilya Gershevitch to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, in which he gives his opinion of the report sent by Professor Ballhatchet concerning the essay on Indian Nationalism. They have spoken on the phone and have agreed that the prize should be shared between to two entrants. With this letter is a copy of Ballhatchet's report on the essay on India Nationalism before Gandhi. Typed, 2 pieces, letter dated 12 December 1967.

Letter from [Inder Bhetlachejr] to Secretary, RAS, to enclose the essay "A British Contribution to India" for entry into the Essay Prize. He adds details of his war service and current studies. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 1 December 1947.

Letter from India Office to Lord Reay to acknowledge receipt of his letter.

Letter from India Office to Lord Reay, replying on behalf of Lord Morley, concerning the possibility of the Royal Asiatic Society joining with other associations to gain better accommodation for the Society. With this letter is a further letter setting out the terms offered to the other Societies, and the India Office suggests that is these are acceptable to the Royal Asiatic Society, they are requested to depute some person to confer with representatives of the other Associations. This further letter is present.