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Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to J.W. Marshman to accept with thanks Mr Marshman's offer to act for 12 months as Honorary Secretary of the Society's Committee on Agriculture and Commerce. The Council will provide £100 for the services of a Clerk and other incidental expenses which will be paid quarterly or otherwise. (Found on page 292)

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to J. Muir concerning Mr. Muir offering a prize of £300 for best history of the Vedanta System. The money will be deposited at the London and Westminster Bank with three members of the Royal Asiatic Society acting as trustees. Mr Muir's name will also be added if he approves of this. (Found on page 292)

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to His Grace, the 4th Duke of Northumberland to inform that in the forthcoming May the Royal Asiatic Society has to elect a new President for three years. As a member, and as a rich nobleman, the Duke is asked if he would be prepared to serve though having previously refused this position. The Vice-Presidents will assist with 'the labours of office'. (Found on page 286)

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to His Excellency, M. Thouvenet, to inform that the Society receives books on oriental subjects and gives copies of its Journal in exchange to 100 societies including the Bibliotheque Imperiale at Paris. The French government publishes, from time to time, Oriental works including works by Botta and Oppert. The Society would appreciate if it could receive such valuable works. (Found on page 294)

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to E.H.M. Todd to inform that his note of 5 April will be considered by the Council and doubtless Redhouse will be required to answer it. (Found on page 289)

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to Charles Knapp to inform, that having seen from one of Sotheby's catalogues that Mr Morley's books are up for auction, that some of these books were borrowed from Royal Asiatic Society library and should be returned. Also Morley was in arrears with his subscription and it is hoped that these arrears can be paid out of his estate. (Found on page 285)

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to Bernard Quaritch to inform that he has been appointed Publisher of the Royal Asiatic Society and to ask that he would take over stock held by present publisher, Messrs. Parker and Sons, Strand. (Found on page 291)

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to Bernard Quaritch in response to his letter of 14 May which suggested that he could make extra exertions if he were allowed 40% discount. The Council 'hopes your efforts will lead to extended sales' and therefore accepts his conditions. (Found on page 291)

Letter from James Tod to William Huttmann, RAS Secretary, to donate a map of India from native authority printed on cloth, a Hindu ring dial, 2 chaps or stamps for marking the foreheads of pilgrims and 2 bracelets of elephant teeth. The letter provides descriptions of the donations. Dated 14th December, 1827, handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides.

Letter from James Tod to Henry Thomas Colebrooke to present to the Society some "Grants to Temple Coptic Inscriptions", dated 15th Nov 1827. The letter contains more general news as well as details of the plates. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides.