File RAS PSM/2/1/1 - Invitation to the Presentation of the Medal

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GB 891 RAS PSM-RAS PSM/2-RAS PSM/2/1-RAS PSM/2/1/1

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Invitation to the Presentation of the Medal

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  • 10th May 1904 (Creation)

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The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.

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Invitation from the President and Council of the Royal Asiatic Society to request the pleasure of the invited at the presentation of the Royal Asiatic Society's Indian Empire School Medal to Mr W.N. Ewer (Merchant Taylors' School); the presentation would be by the Right Honorable St. John Brodrick, M.P., Secretary of State for India. Printed material.

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