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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.

Letter from Edmund Taylor, assistant to James Alexander, Treasurer, Royal Asiatic Society, to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that Mr Benson, a member from Liverpool who is resident and who therefore owes 24 Guineas, has instead sent 10 guineas, the fee for a non-resident member. (Found on Page 1)

Letter from James Alexander, Treasurer, Royal Asiatic Society, to Mr Benson to request 14 Guineas for membership payment. (Found on Page 1)

Letter from James Alexander, Treasurer, to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, to send a 'statement of receipts of disbursements' relating to the 'present period'. (Found on Page 2)

Letter from Edmund Taylor, Assistant to James Alexander, Treasurer, to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, to send a list of new elected members who have made their payments to the Treasurer. (Found on Page 2)

Letter from Edmund Taylor, Assistant to James Alexander, Treasurer, to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, to return a Power of Attorney, given by Mr Colebrooke, which has not been correctly witnessed by Dr Noehden for correction before it can be deposited at the Bank of England. (Found on Page 2)

Letter from Edmund Taylor, Assistant to James Alexander, Treasurer, to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, to inform concerning the state of the funds of the Society and give details regarding the disbursements of the funds relating to the house in Grafton Street (acquired on 15 January 1824). He also reminds that certain new members should be 'chased' for their subscriptions. (Found on Page 3)

Letter to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, to inform of return of an endorsement (Found on Page 3)

Letter from Edmund Taylor, Assistant to James Alexander, Treasurer, to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, regarding subscriptions and to inform Noehden that Mr Alexander expects to meet three 'intended auditors' on 24 February. (Found on Page 3)

Letter from Edmund Taylor, Assistant to James Alexander, Treasurer, to G.H. Noehden, Secretary, regarding subscriptions, problems caused by sending an unstamped form to printers and to give further details of the audit of the Treasurer's accounts. (Found on Page 5)