Dossier RAS FIN/1/4 - Investment Correspondence 1880s

Letters, receipts and certificates concerning the Society's investments in the period 1881-1889. These are:

• Letters from Herries, Farquhar and Co., concerning attempted investment. Two letters with a memorandum from Steer, Lawford and Cuerton, dated 29 September 1881 - 29 March 1882.
• Receipts and certificates for investments from Herries, Farquhar and Co., 4 pieces, dated 18 March - 4 May 1882.
• Letter from Herries, Farquhar and Co., concerning an investment made on behalf of the Society, 1 piece, dated 22 July 1884.
• Receipts and certificates for investments from Herries, Farquhar and Co., 4 pieces, dated 22- 24 July 1884.
• Letter from Herries, Farquhar and Co., concerning an investment made on behalf of the Society and the consolidation certificate, 2 pieces, dated 18 May 1885.
• Letters from Edward Colebrooke (Sir Thomas Edward Colebrooke, 4th Baronet) to T.W. Rhys Davids, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning potential investment and the powers of the trustees. Three letters, dated 6, 8, 18th April [1888].
• Letter from Herries, Farquhar and Co., to enclose the banker's note for the sale of New South Wales Stock. The note and share certificate are with the letter, 3 pieces, dated 27-29 May 1889.