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              GB 891 SC52-SC52/1 · Series · 1815 - 1816
              Part of Manuscripts concerning the history of Java

              First Volume - Java Antiquities

              • First section - Lists and corrrespondence regarding the possible second publication of Sir T. S. Raffles' book, History of Java, with notes by Mr Hammond, Sir T. S. Raffles and the Duke of Somerset.
              • Second section - Handwritten descriptions of four Javanese temples; Cobon Dalum, Sewu, Jonggrangan and Loro Jongran, likely written by T. S. Raffles.
              • Third section - 'Memorandum made on a visit to the ancient Hindu Remains on Gunung Prau in the Island of Java, during the month of September 1815, illustrated with Plans & sketches taken on the spot', likely written by T. S. Raffles.
              • Fourth section - 'Extracts from the private Journals of Captain G. P. Baker, 19th Regt Bengal Infantry, of all memories made on the spot relative to the Collection of antiquarians Drawing [etc] made by him in a tour thro' the interior of Java in the years 1815/16'. Handwritten with accompanying drawings.
              Raffles Sir Thomas Stamford 1781-1826
              GB 891 SC52 · Fonds · 1790 - 1820

              Three volumes concerned with British involvement in Java:

              • Java Antiquities, a bound volume composed of four sections including lists, correspondence, a memorandum and private journals.
              • Java Antiquities Craufurd, a bound volume containing two sections, both on the ruins of Javanese temples.
              • British in Java 1811-1812 Contemporary Documents, a bound volume containing multiple manuscripts including letters, contracts, instructions, memoirs, minutes, treaties, notes and reports.

              These volumes provide information and a valuable insight into British involvement in Java during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Additionally, they offer accounts of the architecture (particularly of temples), culture, history, traditions and practices of Java and its people, prior to and during British Rule.

              Raffles Thomas Stamford 1781-1826