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- Jul 1898 (Creation)
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The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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Printed letter from the "Chairman of Committee" "to the Members of the Royal Asiatic Society" concerning the establishment, design of, and expense incurred for the Jubilee Gold Medal. It includes a First List of Subscriptions, raising £100, and the beginning of a Second List of Subscriptions. Subscribers and their contributions are detailed. Printed material, dated July 1898.
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This information was printed in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1898 (4), pp. 925-196.