Fonds SC52 - Manuscripts concerning the history of Java

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GB 891 SC52

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Manuscripts concerning the history of Java

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  • 1790 - 1820 (Création/Production)

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3 bound volumes handwritten

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Raffles Thomas Stamford 1781-1826

Notice biographique

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) was a British colonial official, who became Lieutenant Governor of Java after its capture from the Dutch in 1811. He is accredited with founding the port of Singapore, and wrote The History of Java.

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Crawfurd John 1783-1868

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John Crawfurd (1783-1868) was a trained doctor, orientalist and scholar, who was employed in the East India Company. He wrote a number of works on his explorations in Asia.

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Baker Godfrey Phipps 1789-1850 lt. Col.

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Godfrey Phipps Baker (1789-1850) was a member of the 11th Native Infantry and later Captain of the 19th Native Industry. In 1812 he was asked by John Crawfurd to create maps and surveys of Java, which can be found in the second edition of Thomas S. Raffles' The History of Java.

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Hammond Elton d 1819

Notice biographique

Elton Hammond (d.1819) was the cousin of Thomas S. Raffles, and committed suicide in 1819.

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St Maur [Seymour] Edward A Duke of Somerset

Notice biographique

Edward St Maur (also Seymour) (1775-1855) was the 11th Duke of Somerset. He was a mathematician and a president of the Linnean Society and the Royal Society. In 1837, Queen Victoria made him a Knight of the Garter.

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Adams Alexander d 1834

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Alexander Adams (c.1772-d.1834) was a British Army Officer, and was involved in the expedition to take Java from the Dutch in 1811.

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Kynynmound Lord Gilbert Elliot-Murray 1751-1814 Earl of Minto

Notice biographique

Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound (1751-1814), 1st Earl of Minto (Lord Minto) was a British politician and diplomat. He became Lord Minto in 1797, and Governor General of India from 1807 until 1813.

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Hope H.

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Royal Asiatic Society Archives

Histoire archivistique

The papers were created by T. S. Raffles, J. Crawfurd, G. P. Baker, E. Hammond, E. A. St Maur, A. Adams, G. E. M. Kynynmound, T. [Clarke], and H. Hope. They were presented to the RAS by Captain Richard Hart of the 66th Regiment 2nd February 1850.

Source immédiate d'acquisition ou de transfert

2nd February 1850, as noted in the RAS Register of Donations Nov.1843 To Dec.1857, page 141 (RASCOLL3/3/1).

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Portée et contenu

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.

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Conditions d’accès

Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.

Language of material

  • anglais
  • malais

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    Related materials include:

    • Catalogue of Paintings Drawing, Engravings & Busts by Raymond Head.
    • R.A.S Asiatic Researches Vol.13 Chapter IX The Ruins of Prambanan, in Java by J. Crawfurd, Esq.
    • R.A.S History of Java 2nd Ed. by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
    • Antiquarian, Architectural, and Landscape Illustrations of the History of Java by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
    • Journal of an Embassy to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China by John Crawfurd

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        Archivist's note

        This catalogue was create by Timothy Duffell, RAS volunteer, under the supervision of Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.

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