A bound volume containing copies of letters sent in the administration of the Society between the years 1823-1835 and 1846-1861. The earlier ones, covering 1823-1835, are all concerned with the finances of the Society. There is then a break in the letters until 1846, after which the correspondence covers a broader spectrum of activities.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandLondon United Kingdom
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Six letters from William Macbean George Colebrooke to Sir Alexander Johnston in which he corresponds, among other things, concerning the beginnings of the Asiatic Society in London.
Colebrooke Sir William Macbean George 1787-1870 Colonial administratorThe patronage material includes original Charters and royal letters, and institutional correspondence concerning the Patronage of the Society.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThe Royal Asiatic Society has produced a Journal from the early years of its formation and continues to do so. This material covers the records made in the production, administration and distribution of the Journal.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThe signed Minutes and associated correspondence of the Meetings of the Royal Asiatic Society's Events and House Committee.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThe Royal Asiatic Society moved into the premises, 14 Grafton Street, in 1824 and remained there until 1848. Unfortunately no original archival material remains dating from this time, but there are historic photographs, plans of the premises and some accumulated research notes among the material connected to 14 Grafton Street.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThe Royal Asiatic Society leased the premises at 22 Albemarle Street from 1869-1919. These papers contain official lease documents, correspondence regarding the property and possible alternatives, and a more recent photograph.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThe Royal Asiatic Society leased the premises at 5 New Burlington Street from 1848 to 1869. There is no original archival material for this period. These papers consist of copies of a perspective drawing executed from Regent Street. There are 2 copies of this view with an explanatory note. And a further copy of numbers 78-86.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThe Royal Asiatic Society leased the premises at 56 Queen Anne Street from 1947 to 1988. The papers include official lease documents, sub-letting agreements, correspondence, plans and photographs.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThe Royal Asiatic Society bought 60 Queen's Gardens in 1988 and remained there until 2005. These papers include records concerning the purchase, upkeep, rental of rooms, and sale of property, and photographs.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland