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Three letters:
*Letter from Alfred George Hatton to RAS Secretary to give details of his eligibility to enter the Essay Competition and to submit the title "On the problem of arranging Chinese characters". Handwritten, 2 pieces, dated 14 May 1970.

• Letter from RAS Secretary to A.G. Hatton to state that his essay title would be put forward for approval at the next Council Meeting. Typed, 1 side, dated 15 May 1970.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to A.G. Hatton to inform him that his title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 12 June 1970.

Four letters concerning Alexander Johnston Mackenzie's entry into the Competition and his award of second prize.

Letter from A.F. Rudolf Hoernle to Edward William West to thank him for sending a manuscript and to inform West that Hoernle has sent manuscripts to West. He continues to answer West's inquiries and asks for West's help in identification. Handwritten with accompanying envelope, dated 20 July 1899. There is also a copy of a letter from Hoernle pertaining to the forgery of a certain manuscript. Handwritten with further annotations, dated 23 July 1901. With these letters are handwritten notes enclosed with a cover entitled "Khotan MS. papers". Identified as West 57C in de Menasce handlist.

Correspondence to Phoenix Kiang, Jean Kiang and Dorothy Wendland (Witter Bynner's Secretary)

The series contains various letters mainly relating to Gogerly's research on Theravāda Buddhist texts and publication of his translations.

Correspondence regarding the excavation undertaken by Quaritch Wales in Kedah, Malaysia. 44 handwritten and typed letters.

Correspondence regarding purchasing tickets for China Society Dinner to be held at the Trocadero Restaurant on 11 June 1931.

Correspondence regarding the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate Alexander Csoma de Koros and a conference to mark his bicentenary. Twelve letters and the conference programme with invitations to the opening and the symposium/exhibition.

Correspondence and Lists regarding the bequest of Mrs Dorothy C. Wales, wife of Horace Geoffrey Quaritch Wales, regarding their donations of furniture, collections items and money to the Society. 13 items. These are:

• List of Books from the Library of H.G. Quaritch-Wales Letter from Burley & Geach Solicitors to enclose a valuation of items bequeathed to the Society, 13 July 1994.
• Letter from Michael Pollock to the Solicitor regarding an initial visit to the estate and items of interest, 2 August 1994.
• Preliminary Report on the Move of Material forming the Wales Bequest, 1994.
• Letter from Bullens Limited to give a quote for removal of items to the Society, 5 August 1994
• Letter from Bullens Limited to confirm the booking of the carriage of material, 8 September 1994.
• Books by Dr H.G. Quaritch Wales brought from Haslemere to 60 Queen's Gardens on Tuesday 13th September 1994.
  *nReceipt for Books with Ms. D.E. Tonge from estate of the late Dorothy Wales.
• Wales Bequest to the Library for the Journal of Royal Asiatic Society.
• Letter from John Guy, Acting Chief Curator, Indian & Southeast Asian Dept. regarding viewing objects from the Wales Bequest, 19 September 2001.
• Letter from John Guy, Acting Chief Curator, Indian & Southeast Asian Dept. regarding viewing papers, filed notes, diaries and photographs from Wales bequest with a summary checklist, 19 September 2001.
• The Bequests to the RAS by the late Mrs Dorothy Wales, by John A Payne, 27 May 2002
• Furniture Notes to Accommodate new Library Furniture - how to accommodate the items from the Bequest, undated.

Correspondence regarding preparation for the publication of the book "Divination in Thailand" and republication of "Siamese State Ceremonies".