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Letter from Edwin Norris, Secretary, to Alexander J. Kerr to inform that his unpublished paper on the Straits Settlement had been read at a General Meeting of the Royal Asiatic Society. An abstract of the paper will appear in the Athenaeum and Literary Gazette. (Found on page 254)

Letter from Edwin Norris, Secretary, to Abbé Van Drival, Arras, France, to ask for his subscription of 3 guineas for the years 1858/60. Subscriptions had been paid by a Mr Kennedy of the Admiralty who has informed the Society's Collector that 'he has not received any directions'. (Found on page 277)

Letter from Edwin Norris, Secretary, to A. Wylie, Shanghai, to thank for his 'Chinese translations of Euclid and his paper on 'Neu-Chih inscriptions' and to give detailed advice as to how he should proceed. (Found on page 273)

Letter from Edwin Norris, Secretary, to A. Panizzi, Chief Librarian, British Museum, in which Norris explains that the Royal Asiatic Society has been informed that a report has been produced for the British Museum on the cities of Southern Chaldaea. The Society would like a copy of this report to read at a meeting and to publish in its Journal. (Found on page 266)

Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch in which he introduces to Quaritch a Japanese professor travelling to study commercial chemistry at the University of Tokyo. He has with him a remarkable book – a complete Flora Japonica – which he wishes to sell. He asks Quaritch to advise the professor where he may find the most appreciative purchaser. Handwritten, with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 20 August 1899.

Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch in which he thanks Quaritch for sending the "Dowar of Hafiz" and he is happy to accept the price quoted. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 14 January 1897.

Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch to give Quaritch his private address. Handwritten with embossed letterhead, 1 side, dated 12 October 1888.

Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch in which he has forwarded a Journal to show his frustrations about the design. He writes on behalf of himself and the Directors of the Daily Telegraph to thank Quaritch for his kindness and courtesy in the matter. He writes that "little-minded and evil men have disappointed me". Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 6 December 1896.

Letter from [Edwards] to H. Higgens in which he writes that Allen had a relapse in August. Sam Allen will visit before he leaves on a tour of Canada and America. All literary matters are shelved for the moment. Dated: 5 September 1973.

Letter from Edward Tryjarski to Angus Graham to ask if Graham is willing to contribute to a special volume of Rocznik Orientalistyczny journal to mark the 70th birthday of Dr Janusz Chmielewski.