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Letter from John Allan, Department of Coins and Medals, British Museum, to Quaritch Wales,concerning the receipt of photographs of the inscription and the details of Chakravarti's identification. Typed letter, 1 side, dated 25 July 1939.

Letter from Prof. Dr. Frederik David Kan Bosch to Quaritch Wales concerning the translation of the inscriptions found on the discs from Kedah in old-Javanese alphabet dated to the latter half of the 9th century. The inscriptions also mention the name of Smantabhadra and Bosch comments on this word, which in this instance might not be connected to the Bodhisattava. Typed letter, 2 sides, dated 28 July 1939.

Letter from Sydney James Johnstone, Principal, Mineral Resources Department, Imperial Institute, to Quaritch Wales providing the results of the examination of the remainder of the specimens which Wales left at the department. Typed letter with handwritten notes, 2 pages, 2 sides, dated 18 August 1939.

Letter from Niranjan Prasad Chakravarti, Government Epigraphist for India, to Quaritch Wales concerning the translation of the inscription discs found in Kedah which mention the name of Boddhisattava Samantabhadra. He refers to the reading made by John Allan in the letter on 17/03/1939. If it is right, the inscription on the silver bowl could be Kasyapa (in Prakit termination). Typed letter, 1 side, dated on 29 August 1939.

A series of two handwritten letters with additional photographs and news cuttings.

Letter from Leonard J.Robbins (signed Peter) to Dorothy and Quaritch Wales concerning his forthcoming vacation and to send the Wales some summer reading. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 7 August 1975. With the letter are newspaper clippings of copies thereof: New York Times 25 August 1974, 'Technology is Forcing History to Change'; New York Times July 1975 'Antiques: Asian Pottery, Ceramics From Bronze Age and Later are in provocative Brooklyn Show'; New York Times 3 August 1975, partial letter concerning dating'.

Letter from Leonard J. Robbins (signed Peter) to Quaritch Wales concerning his travel arrangements on coming to London and Europe. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 30 May 1976. With the letter are 2 photographs on which he wants Wales' opinion; 1. the head of gilt bronze Buddha, 2. the 3 figures of Buddha. Also newspaper cuttings: New York Times, 1975 'Bangkok will ask Met. to return Idol'; New York Times, 14 May 1976 'New Bronze Age Date Reported'; Science 31 May 1976 'The Roots of Man'.

Correspondence regarding preparation for the publication of the book "Divination in Thailand" and republication of "Siamese State Ceremonies".

Letter from J.F. Standish, Curzon Press Ltd., to Mrs D.C. Wales to state that they are awaiting receipt of the gallery proofs from abroad which should be with them shortly. Typed letter, 1 side, dated 27th October 1981.

Letter from J.F. Standish to Dorothy C. Wales to send the gallery proofs of 'Divination in Thailand' and ask for her to check and send clear corrections. Typed letter, 1 side, dated 23rd December 1981.