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Letter from Professor Vladimir Minorsky to Sir Richard Winstedt, President of the Royal Asiatic Society, to thank him for the letter telling that he had been awarded the Society's Gold Medal which had arrived on his 85th birthday. In principle he accepts the date of 10th May for the presentation of the Medal but hopes to confirm later. Typed letter with printed letterhead, dated 12 February 1962.

Letter from V.R. Krishna Yachendra, Rajah of Venkatigiri, to Mr H.A. Sim, Madras Civil Service, in which he thanks Mr Sim and Mr Wollaston, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, for their acknowledgment of his donation. He understands that it will not be used for the original purpose for which he sent it but is glad of the nature and beneficial purpose to which it will be put. Handwritten, 2 sides dated 6 November 1901.

Letter from V.V. Nalimov, Moscow State University, to Angus Graham to discuss the premises within Reason and Spontaneity and how his own premises differ.

A letter expressing her sympathy to Patricia. She remembers meeting Stuart when he was just back from the East but even so was in great spirits and lots of fun. She recalls the parties at the Simmonds' Hampstead flat.

Letter from W. A. Linehan, The Secretariat, Perak, to Quaritch Wales concerning the Kota Tinggi brick structure, the Klang bronze, and that no investigation had yet been possible at Belukar Bata. Typed letter, 1 piece, 3 sides, dated 24 October 1938.

Letter from W. Allyn Rickett to Angus Graham to thank Graham for his report on Rickett's manuscript on Guanzi. He thanks also for Graham sending an article and sends Toda Toyosaburo's article to Graham.

Letter from W. Allyn Rickett, Department of Oriental Studies, University of Pennsylvania, to Angus Graham to thank for the copy of Graham's article on "Yin-Yang and the Nature of Correlative Thinking" which will be of help for his own work on the second volume of Guanzi translation. He also inquires whether Graham's daughter would be interested in attending the summer school at the University (Stanford) Center in Taipei. He also asks if Graham would meet a young Chinese scholar, Chen Xiaoyu, if they go to England later in the year.

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Denver Sluice. He has just arrived at Denver Sluice, Norfolk, but has forgotten to bring things from Cambridge. He asks Manning to go to Grubbs to buy hooks, the types and style of which Baines specifies and illustrates. He also asks Manning to send Izaac Walton's Complete Angler. He asks that Manning sends them by the next coach. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides. Dated 10 June 1790

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Charter House Square, London, He writes that Manning had prophesied well and that he does not like the position that he has taken up. But Mr Baine's has been so kind he would not leave suddenly. He wonders if Manning's Algebra book is published and asks for the bookseller so he can buy copies. He requests that Manning sort out his outstanding debts in Cambridge and find out about a girl who lived by the Physick Garden. He had visited Lamb with Lloyd's letter and formed a favourable impression of Charles Lamb. He asks Manning to write. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 15 November 1790

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Charter House Square, London. He is concerned that Manning has not replied to his last letter because he asked too much of him. Baines has been ill with a sore throat and bad cold but had to continue at work. He has done little reading, not enough for a chance of a fellowship. He asks that Manning would spend time with him when he is in London and that Manning gives his Haddenham acquaintance another guinea if she calls again. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 9 December [1790]