Correspondence with Beeton Rumford concerning catering for the opening reception of the Anniversary Exhibition. These are:

• Letter from Marissa Duffy, Beeton Rumford, to John Villiers, Royal Asiatic Society, to confirm the company as caterers and to send details and menus, 4 pieces, dated 6 April 1998.
• Function Sheet from Beeton Rumford for Anniversary reception, dated 3 June 1998.
• Invoice from Beeton Rumford for Anniversary reception, dated 26 June 1998.

Correspondence with Barnard & Crannis Ltd. regarding printing. These are:

• Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Barnard & Crannis to send particulars of the menu and a specimen copy of an earlier event menu. A copy of the particulars is with the letter, 4 pieces, dated 10 October 1973.
• Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Barnard & Crannis to return the proofs and give some amendments. Copies of the proofs are with the letter. 5 pieces, dated 17 October 1973.

Correspondence and notes regarding the legality of the intention to determine the Lease as the original Lease included that the contract could not be terminated unless Asprey's needed the premises for their own business. Letters primarily between the Royal Asiatic Society, their solicitors T.L. Wilson & Co., and Asprey's solicitors, Richardson, Sadlers and Callard.

Correspondence and notes regarding the relinquishing of the premises at 22 Albemarle Street at the request of Asprey & Co. Ltd.

Correspondence concerning the Sesquicentenary Reception. This falls into 6 categories:

• Letter from Ralph Tubbs, tenant at 56 Queen Anne Street, to state that he and his staff will have vacated the premises by 5.30pm on date of the reception, 1 item.
• Correspondence with Press, 2 items.
• Correspondence with City Hall concerning the Reception, 3 items.
• Letters of acceptance to the Reception, 49 items.
• Letters of regret concerning the Reception, 17 items.
• Letters of thanks after the Reception, 2 items.

Correspondence concerning printing of invitations and postcards. These are:

• Letter from Noel Guina, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to John Villiers, Director Royal Asiatic Society, to send a quote from SSB, stationery suppliers, for printing the invitations. A copy of this quote is with the letter.
• Letter dated 14 April 1998. Letter from Noel Guina, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to John Streeting, Social Service Supplies, to request they fulfill the order for 1000 invitation cards. A sample of the invitation is with this letter.
• Letter dated 12 May 1998. Letter from C.C.F. Naylor, Honorary Treasurer, Royal Asiatic Society, to Alasdair Macleod, British Museum Press, to confirm the order for postcards for the exhibition, dated 27 May 1998.

Correspondence generated in the governance of the Society connected to its own business affairs.

Letter from Richardson, Sadlers & Callard, on behalf of Asprey and Company Limited, to send notice of Asprey's intention to determine their lease on 20 September. Also initial correspondence from Royal Asiatic Society to understand the terms being offered for possible continuation at the premises at increased rent.

This series contains correspondence concerning the Royal Asiatic Society's involvement in matters external to the running of the Society. The material is arranged chronologically.

This file contains documents relating to building works planned or carried out at the Society’s premises at 74 Grosvenor Road. The material consists primarily of correspondence between Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary; E. S. M. Perowne, Honorary Treasurer; D. H. Brammal, solicitor; building tenants; and various service providers regarding specific works, including:

• Two letters with Haymarket & City Window Cleaning Co. regarding the provision of cleaning services. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 30 November-2 December 1931.

• Three letters with Messrs H. & E. Lea Ltd. regarding drainage work to be executed at the Society following the inspection by the London Sanitary Protection Association. With the letters is an estimate from R. Dallyn Son & Stoner. Typed, 4 pieces, dated 31 July-10 August 1931.

• Documents relating to building works to be executed at certain basement rooms of the building used for accommodation of a caretaker. These include a letter to E. S. M. Perowne, regarding recolouring and painting of the room; letters from builders Messrs H. & E. Lea Ltd. and W. H. Lambert & Sons providing estimates for the works; and two specifications of works supplied by Messrs H. & E. Lea Ltd. Typed, 10 pieces, dated 28 September-10 October 1931.

• Three letters with Messrs H. & E. Lea Ltd. regarding ceiling work to be executed at the ‘Musicians Room’ on the 2nd floor of the building. With the letters is an estimate supplied by the same. Typed, 4 pieces, dated 10-13 October 1931.

• Two sets of specification of various works proposed to be executed at different locations of the building, supplied by Messrs. H & E Lea Ltd. in July 1931 and May 1933 respectively. These include washing and painting railings, preparing and erecting shelf fitting, and staining woodwork, etc. Typed, 4 pieces.

• Two letters with United Vacuum Cleaner Company regarding the provision of cleaning services. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 29-30 June 1932.

• Three letters with Messrs H. & E. Lea Ltd. regarding drainage and sink works to be executed at the top flat of the building. Typed, 3 pieces, dated 8-12 December 1933.

• Documents relating to electrical works to be executed at the top flat of the building occupied by tenant Mrs G. D. Sword. These include letters from a builder and electrical engineer reporting on the issue and providing estimates for the works, letters with E. S. M. Perowne regarding conducting an inspection of the whole building, a letter to Mr Bramall clarifying the responsibility for conducting re-wiring work, letters with Mrs Sword regarding further issues of her flat, letters with Ellis & Ward Ltd for carrying out such works, a tender for electrical bells, and a report on the electrical installation of the Society. Typed and handwritten, 24 pieces and 2 paper files, dated 19 October 1933–27 July 1934.

• Two letters with Beau Brummel Ltd. regarding carpet cleaning, with an estimate listing the type and size of each carpet at each location in the building. Typed, 4 pieces, dated 12-17 July 1934.

• Documents relating to proposed alterations in Room 6, newly let to the tenant and member Miss Helen Carey, as well as works in other basement rooms, chiefly concerning shelving. These include correspondence with the builder Ernest Setchell and estimates supplied by the company; a pencil plan of the Pamphlet Room; a letter to the solicitor regarding drafting an agreement; and several handwritten notes. Typed and handwritten, 11 pieces, dated 18 January-3 February 1936.

• Documents relating to the replacement of the existing gas cooking stove with a new model. These include a letter from E. S. M. Perowne giving his views and multiple letters with the Gas Light and Coke Company regarding the new model and the cost involved. With the letters are several agreements for hire of apparatus of the company and some handwritten notes. Typed and handwritten, 21 pieces, dated 31 October-24 November 1936.

• Letter from architect Frederick J. Gibbins offering suggestions for fixing book racks at the bottom of the staircase well to provide additional book storage within the building. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 1 April 1936.

• Four Letters with Messrs. H. & E. Lea Ltd. regarding the provision of shelving in the Library for the sum of £17. Typed, 6 pieces, dated 3 November 1937-14 February 1938.

• Six letters with the London Sanitary Protection Association, regarding arranging inspection of the drainage system of the Society. With the letters are two copies of a printed memorandum as to the necessity of periodical inspection. Typed, 9 pieces, dated 28 June 1935-30 June 1938.