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GB 891 BHH-BHH/1-BHH/1/51
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Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson, 9 October 1841
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- 9th Oct 1841 (Creation)
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Eugène Burnouf (April 8, 1801 – May 28, 1852) was an eminent French scholar and orientalist who made significant contributions to the deciphering of Old Persian cuneiform.
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Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson regarding Nathaniel Wallich bringing Hodgson's appeal concerning the repeal of his Honour and the mistake that has been made. Handwritten in French, dated 9 October, 1841.
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- French
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- Burnouf Eugène 1801-1852 Orientalist (Subject)
- Wallich Nathaniel 1786-1854 Botanist (Subject)