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Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, returning the completed application form. He sends the Society a copy of ‘A Short History of Manipuri’ by Jhalajit Singh and writes that the author deserves encouragement, despite it being immature in many ways. He asks if the Society would prefer to work on linguistic or historical researches, and he feels that a more scholarly and critical approach to the ancient documents is an essential. With reply from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary. Two letters, dated 7–12 May 1965.

Letter from RAS Secretary to Christopher Gimson, asking whether he wants the photographs he left be returned. With Gimson’s reply to say that the Society can keep them, and that he is interested in what the experts can make of them. He further asks for updates from Professor Henderson.

With the letters are two typed copy letters from Gimson to P. B. Singh [Maharaj Kumar Priya Brata Singh] regarding 1) an article on a gold coin of Gambhir Singh and 2) Jhalajit Singh’s translation of ‘Cheethawl tumbaba’ and his book on the history of Manipuri literature, dated 7 April–1 June 1967, as well as three b/w photographs depicting some vessels and a [chicken-shaped] object, stamped by the Publicity Department of the Government of Manipur.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, to say that he does not have a copy of '33 India Corps War History'. He further writes of his imminent visit to London. With reply from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary. Two letters, dated 11–13 February 1967.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, introducing himself and the publication project of Yimjao Singh. He writes that he gave money to the Darbar of Manipur in December 1946 to support studies in Manipuri history. He further writes that colleges and younger scholars in Manipur are taking an interest in Manipuri history and their old language but he feels that more trained scholarship is needed. He asks if the Society will be interested in this. With reply from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, asking if he has any proposals to put before the RAS Council. Two letters, dated 1–4 April 1965.

Letter from Christopher Gimson replying to the General Secretary of Asiatic Society of Bengal, regarding Dr S. K. Chatterji's comments and finding funds for the publication of the book. With copy of the original letter to Gimson, as well as Dr S. K. Chatterji's comments. Two letters, dated 22 September-5 October 1933.

Letter from Christopher Gimson replying to the General Secretary of Asiatic Society of Bengal, to say that he has met Pettigrew and will prepare an estimate of the cost of producing the monograph and that additional funds are likely required. With copy of the original letter to Gimson. Two letters, dated 19-30 August 1933.

Letter from Christopher Gimson replying to the General Secretary of Asiatic Society of Bengal to say that he will be greatly interested in Dr S. K. Chatterji's comments on Pettigrew's manuscript and that the actual form of publication has not been decided on. With copy of the original letter to Gimson. Two letters, dated 11-22 August 1933.

Letters and notices to members regarding the increase of and overdue subscriptions, with enclosed forms of deed of covenant and banker's order.

Letters and Extracts concerning the conferment of the Chevalier de ordre royal de la Légion d'honneur, 1838-39. Four items related to the conferment of this honour.

Two letters about discharge of stock:

• Letter from E.G. Raynes, Clerk to the Trust, to C.A. Storey to thank for the completed Form for Discharge to the Stock Conversion and Investment Trust Ltd, 11 January 1949.
• Letter from E.G. Raynes, Clerk to the Trust, to C.A. Storey to enclose forms for discharge of stock with the Central Uruguay Railway Co., 14 March 1949.