In 1984, the Royal Asiatic Society sought letters of support for the Society concerning a possible move to larger premises. The letters are from:
- Godfrey Goodwin, Director of Royal Asiatic Society
- Jack Franses, Sotheby & Co.
- Professor Joshua Blan, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Halil Inalcik, University of Chicago
- Helen Philon, Benaki Museum
- C. K. Pattanashetti, Bangalore University
- K. Enoki, The Toyo Bunko
- Dr. Hani Al-Amad, University of Jordan
- V Durairajan, Annamalai University
- H.A. [Backakob] Kirpal Singh, Guru Nank Dev University
- Hajime Nakamura, The Eastern Institute, Tokyo
- K. Brooker, London Head Teachers Association