Letter from Franz Anton Schiefner to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that he is researching the material Hodgson donated to the Institut de France in memory of Eugene Burnouf. Handwritten in German, dated 2 August, 1860. Accompanying envelope is on opposing page.
Schiefner Franz Anton 1817-1879 Linguist, TibetologistLetter from Franklin Rosemont to Angus Graham to write about the new Surrealist publication, Arsenal. He also enquire whether Graham has published any more poetry.
Rosemont Franklin 1943-2009Letter from Franklin Mint Limited to E.V. Gibson, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to advise that the dies for the Burton medal had been passed to Messrs. Turner & Simpson, Birmingham. He has sent the enquiry there and is sure they will be in touch.
Franklin Mint London, EnglandLetter from Franklin Mint Limited to E.V. Gibson, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to say that they are unable to carry out the work required for the Burton Memorial Medals. It is assumed that Franklin Mint must have taken over the business, John Pinches.
Franklin Mint London, EnglandLetter from Francesco Sisci to Angus Graham to send a chapter of his thesis for Graham's comments and to inform Graham that he has written a review of Reason and Spontaneity for Il Manifesto. He writes of his and his colleagues' admiration of the book and their considered importance of it.
Sisci Francesco b 1960Letter from Francesco Sisci to Angus Graham to thank Graham for his reply and explanations. He sends a paper to further the discussion regarding points he still does not understand.
Sisci Francesco b 1960Letter from Frances Rickman to Thomas Manning. This is a covering letter to send him an enclosure that had arrived that morning. She says her brother (William Rickman) has reached Utrecht and they hope to see him in a fortnight. Addressed to Manning at The Grange in Dartford. Postmarked 8 November 1834. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides
Letter from Frances Rickman to Thomas Manning. She writes on her father's behalf to make sure that Manning will visit them on his return from Mr Elphinstone. Dated 24 November 1834. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides
Letter from F.R. Allchin to Sir Harold Bailey to tender his resignation of the joint-secretaryship of the International Union of Orientalists and to send copies of the statutes, Minutes and Treasurer's report from the New Delhi meeting (these are with the letter) and a copy of a letter from Secretary-General of the international Council for Philosophy and Humanistic Studies (see RAS IUO/3/11).
Allchin F. Raymond 1923-2010Letter from F.F. Arbuthnot, written on Royal Asiatic Society headed notepaper, to confirm that he will donate all of his books and his writing table which are currently in the Society's rooms to the Society in the event of his death. He will also donate the material associated with the Oriental Translation Fund currently housed at Park Street. He also writes that the Council of the Society would be free to deal with them as they see fit.
Arbuthnot F.F