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This series contains correspondence concerning the Royal Asiatic Society's involvement in matters external to the running of the Society. The material is arranged chronologically.

Letters and notes concerned with the disposal of coins from the Royal Asiatic Society's Collections. the correspondence is between Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, Sir Richard Burn, R.B Whitehead, Philip Thorburn and J.Allen. 27 items, typed and handwritten.

Letters from Margaret Knight, Victoria Diocesan Association, Hong Kong and China, and Messrs. Sandberg to each request 6 copies of Mr Sze's Paper from his lecture.

There are four items of correspondence concerning the organisation of the conferment of the Medal.

This sub-series contains correspondence pertaining to the Selection of the Medal winner, the Presentation of the Medal, and the Lecture given on that occasion by Professor Luce.

This sub-series contains correspondence concerning the conferment of the Gold Medal.

This sub series contains correspondence regarding the choice of candidate for the Gold Medal and arrangement of its subsequent presentation.

The four items in this subseries are concerned with the administration regarding the conferment of the Gold Medal.

Correspondence regarding the bequest of Dr Herbert Chatley of books related to Chinese matters. Four Letters:

• Letter from the Sub-Manager, Lloyds Bank Limited, to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform of the bequest. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 piece, 1 side, dated 31 January 1955.
• Letter from Mrs M Davis, Secretary Royal Asiatic Society, to the Sub-Manager, Lloyds Bank, to thank him for the information and to ask if the books could be brought by carrier to the Society. Typed, 1 piece, 1 side, dated 1 February 1955.
• Letter from the Sub-Manager, Lloyds Bank Limited, to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to give information regarding the dispatch of the books. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 piece, 1 side, dated 12 February 1955.
• Letter from J.H.P. Pafford, Goldsmiths' Librarian, University of London Library, to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the books forming the Chatley bequest were now in his possession. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 piece, 1 side, dated 14 April 1955.

Correspondence concerning the presence or absence of members at the Council Meeting of the China Society set for 21 April 1931.