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.

The 17th International Congress of Orientalists, fixed to be held in Oxford in 1915, was abandoned due to the First World War. In September 1919, Orientalists, principally from the Royal Asiatic Society, Société Asiatique, American Oriental Society and Scuolà Orientale - R. Università di Roma, with representatives from other nations, gathered to discuss the future of Oriental Studies. This was hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society and included a series of lectures, various receptions including a visit to the British Museum and to Kew Gardens, and culminated with a Banquet held at the Imperial Restaurant, Regent Street, on Saturday 6 September. The allied papers iconsist of printed material and newspaper cuttings concerned with the Joint Session of the Royal Asiatic Society, the Société Asiatique, American Oriental Society and the Scuola Orientale-R. Università di Roma hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society, 3-6 September 1919.

Newspaper Cuttings supplied by Durrant's Press Cuttings concerning the Joint Meeting. These are:

• "The Unchanging East: Orientalists in London" from The Daily Telegraph, 4 September 1919.
• "Freedom from German Science: American Effort in Asiatic Research" from The Times, 4 September 1919.
• "Oriental Research" from the Morning Post, 4 September 1919.
• "Palestine Exploration: Allies to Co-operate" from The Daily Telegraph, 5 September 1919.
• "With the Intellectuals: Gazing at Ancient Beauties" from the Daily Herald, 5 September 1919.
• Untitled cutting from the Near East, 5 September 1919.
• "Oriental Studies: Research with the Armies" from The Daily Telegraph, 6 September 1919.
• "Freedom from German Science: American Report in Asiatic Research" from The Times, 6 September 1919.
• "Orientalists in Conference" from the Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury, 6 September 1919.
• Untitled cutting from The World, 6 September 1919.
• "Dinner to Foreign Orientalists" from The Times, 8 September 1919.
• "The School of Oriental Studies" from The Times Educational Supplement, 11 September 1919.
• Untitled cutting from Near East concerning the visit to the School of Oriental Studies, 12 September 1919.
• Untitled cutting from Near East concerning the banquet, 12 September 1919.

Information concerning the 12th Conference of British Orientalists and the Association of British Orientalists. These are:

• "Association of British Orientalists: The Nature and Aims of the ABO".
• Letter from T.F. Mitchell, Secretary of Association of British Orientalists, to members or prospective members to enclose an account of the nature and aims of the Society and a report from the recent conference, dated 31 October 1962.
• "12th Conference of British Orientalists". Report from the conference held from 3-6 September in Durham. Standing order form for membership fees to be paid on 1st March 1963 and annually thereafter.

The material contains correspondence and bulletins the All-India Oriental Conferences from 1933-1939 (7th, 8th and 10th conferences), sent to and by the Royal Asiatic Society.

Correspondence and bulletins regarding the Seventh Indian Oriental Conference to be held in Baroda in the winter of 1933.

Correspondence with Reverend Henry Heras, Director of the Indian Historical research Institute, St. Xavier's College, Bombay. These are:

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Henry Heras to ask, on behalf of the President and Council, whether Heras would be willing to be the Society's delegate at the Seventh Indian Oriental Conference alongside Dr. D.R. Bhandarkar as a second representative. Dated 18 April 1933.

Letter from Henry Heras to Colonel Hoysted to inform that he would be delighted to represent the Society alongside his friend, Dr Bhandarkar. Undated.

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Henry Heras to inform that the President and Council are most gratified with his response and to enclose the official notification. Dated 10 July 1933.

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Henry Heras (and Dr. Bhandarkar) to state that he has just received the second bulletin concerning the conference which includes the programme. Hoysted asks that it they have not received this bulletin for them to ask for one from Baroda. Dated 30 October 1933.

Letter from Henry Heras to Colonel Hoysted to inform him that he has received the bulletin, that he will be leaving for the conference on 26th December and of the title of the Paper that he will read. Dated 14 December 1933.

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Henry Heras to thank him for the report he sent about the Conference and to convey the President and Council's thanks. Dated 21 February 1934.

Official Communications concerning the Eighth All-India Conference. These are:

Letter from Dr M.H. Krishna, Local Secretary, Eighth All-India Conference, to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to announce the conference and invite the Society to send delegates on its behalf. With the letter is the First Bulletin of the Conference. Two pieces, dated 20 February 1935.

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Dr Krishna to thank, on behalf of the President and Council, for the invitation to take part in the Conference. Dated 10 May 1935.

Letter from Col. Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Dr Krishna to name the Society's representatives and to inform that the representatives wish to read papers at the conference. Dated 24 June 1935.

Eight All-India Oriental Conference, Mysore, 1935. Final Bulletin. 2 copies, dated 1 December 1935.

Correspondence with Rao Bahadur, Professor Dr. S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar, Editor of "Journal of Indian History", Madras. These are:

Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professor Aiyangar to ask, on behalf of the President and Council, whether he would represent the Society at the Eighth All-India Conference. Dated 10 May 1935.

Letter from Professor Aiyangar to Colonel Hoysted to accept the representation of the Society at the conference. Dated 5 June 1935.

Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professor Aiyangar to thank, on behalf of the President and Council, Aiyangar's acceptance as a delegate, and to send a form of presentation signed by the President. Dated 24 June 1935.

Correspondence and Bulletins concerned with the Tenth All-India Oriental Conference to be held at Osmania University, Hyderabad-Deccan, in December 1939.