The series includes seven different items related to ancient and medieval Sinhalese literature tradition.

This is an unknown text handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, probably in Sri Lanka; date unknown. The notebook has 31 pages, the text being written on one side only. White paper, brown ink. Slightly fragile. 21.2cmX16cm.

This is a single sheet with a note 'Swatsangara.' Handwritten by Gogerly; date and place unknown. White paper, brownish pencil. 21cmX16.3cm.

There are four indexes for Gogerly's translations of four different Theravāda Buddhist texts (Sarasaṅgaha, Sutta-saṅgaha, Cariyā-piṭaka and Vibhaṅga). The indexes are written by an unknown author. [32.5cmX21cm]

The manuscript is an index for Gogerly's translation of the Sarasaṅgaha. Written by an unknown authour; date and place unknown. Contains a loose double sheet only. The text is written on the first page and is aligned in columns. The Sarasaṅgaha is known as a 'manual of dhamma', written by Siddhattha in the 13th century CE.

This is a letter from a Rev R. Spence Hardy writing to J W Redhouse, Secretary of the RAS, in which he informs the RAS of Gogerly's death and writes; "It is not certain yet what will be dome with Gogerly's collections towards a Pali Dictionary. If I live to return home, I may send it to prepare with additions from other quarters". Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 11 September 1863

The manuscript is Gogerly's translation of the first verses of the 75-99th jātakas of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (around 547 jātakas in total). Written in Gogerly's hand before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The verses are written in Sinhalese script and aligned in columns, leaving space for English translation on the right. The text covers 7 pages, while the rest 12 pages are left blank. The item is slightly fragile. 24.3cmX18.6cm.

The manuscript consists of different handwritten verses from various jātakas (not numbered) of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (c. 4th century BCE). Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The text is aligned in columns, possibly leaving space for English translation on the right page side. 22 pages of text; slightly fragile. 24.3cmX18.6cm.

The manuscript consists of different handwritten verses from various jātakas (not numbered) of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (c. 4th century BCE). Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The text is aligned in columns, possibly leaving space for English translation on the right page side. 20 pages of text; slightly fragile. 24.3cmX18.6cm.

The manuscript consists of different handwritten verses from various jātakas (not numbered) of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (c. 4th century BCE). Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The text is aligned in columns, possibly leaving space for English translation on the right page side. 20 pages of text; slightly fragile; the first and last sheets are loose. 24.3cmX18.6cm.