Note in [Hoysted's hand] to state that at the Council Meeting of 12 March 1931, it was decided that the presentation of the Society's Gold Medal should be postponed until the next session.
Sans titreLetter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to Messrs. John Pinches asking them the price at which they might be able to supply a Gold Medal. Typed, dated 21 January 1932.
Sans titreLetter from John Pinches to the Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society to give the cost of supplying the Gold Medal. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 17 February 1932.
Sans titreLetter from Edward S.M. Perowne, Solicitor, to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, in which he writes about the fire insurance and the Library grant before writing to agree that the Medal should be of the same standard of gold as previously, despite the increased cost. He finishes by writing about the British Italian League who will cease their let of the Society's premises in June of that year. Typed, dated 26 February 1932.
Sans titreLetter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to Mr John Pinches, to write that he has been instructed by the Council to accept the Estimate for the supply of a Gold Medal. Typed, dated 11 March 1932.
Sans titreLetter from Aurel Stein to Edward Maclagan to thank him for his letter which he received in Constantinople on his way back from Southern Persia. He sends his gratitude to the Council for the distinction being bestowed on him and states that he expects to be in England in June. Handwritten, dated 22 May 1932.
Telegram from Aurel Stein to Royal Asiatic Society to say he would be happy to receive the medal on 16th June. Dated 1 June 1932.
Letter from Photopress Limited to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for permission to take photographs on the occasion of the presentation of the Gold Medal to Aurel Stein. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 8 June 1932.
Letter from The Sport & General Press Agency Ltd. to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for permission to take photographs on the occasion of the presentation of the Gold Medal to Sir Aurel Stein. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 10 June 1932.
Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to Photopress Ltd., to give permission for them to take a photograph on the occasion of the presentation of the Gold Medal. Typed, dated 13 June 1932.
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