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 can be devided into two sections: 1) the English translation of the first verses of the 122-144th jātakas of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (around 547 jātakas in total), including the original Sinhalese text on the left hand-side pages, and 2) the first verses of the next 13 jātakas that are left untranslated. Written in Gogerly's hand; before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The first section is 6 pages, while the second one - 5; aligned in columns. The item is slightly fragile. 20.7cmX16.2cm.

The manuscript consists of different handwritten verses from the 235-275th jātakas of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (around 547 jātakas in total). 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. The notebook consists of 19 loose sheets (21 pages of text) and is incomplete, as the last sheet is missing. Moreover, most of the pages are damaged and therefore some of the verses cannot be fully seen. Slightly fragile. 24.3cmX18.6cm.

The manuscript consists of different handwritten verses from the 277-275th jātakas of the Theravāda Jātaka canon (around 547 jātakas in total). 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. 18 pages of text. 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. The text is aligned in columns, possibly leaving space for English translation on the right page side. Written before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). 18 pages of text; slightly fragile. 24.3cmX18.6cm.

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. 18 pages of text. 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 Papers of Alexander Johnston consists of manuscripts written by Johnston, commissioned by him, or simply presented by him to the Society. These are:

• Portfolio of material donated by Sir Alexander Johnston to the Royal Asiatic Society
• 'A Summary of the Principle Evidence for the Truth, Divine Origin of the Christian Revelation' by Beilby, Lord Bishop of London, translated J.G. Philips & C. de Saram into Sinhalese.
• "Moses in the Bulrushes - A Sacred Drama" and "Joseph" by Hannah More, translations in Sinhalese.
• Report on tumuli or barrows in the Sardis region (Turkey) by George Hale.

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