Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, to send number 6 of his Summary of the Geology of South India. He also enclose a geological Sketch Map. Newbold asks Clarke if he would forward to him the Proceedings of the Geological Society for 1841 and 1842. He also writes that he has a copy of the "Ajaib al Mukhlookat - the Wonders of the Garden - in Persian". He asks Clarke whether he knows if it has been translated. He also writes about the "Mayina al Inhikhah in Hindustani by Shah Kernal" presented by him. He has forwarded a copy of the late Nawab's library and has received a flattering letter on the subject from M. Garcin the Sapoy. In a postscript Newbold writes that he encloses a sketch of one of the mammals he discussed in number XIII of the Journal.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, to submit number 7 of his Geological Summary of South India asking him to forward it to Colonel Sykes for his editing before it gets published. Newbold also sends portraits of the Nizam of Hyderabad and from Colebrooke Chandoo. He writes that he is busy and has little time to himself. Please note that part of this letter is over-written by Newbold - the writing being both horizontally and vertically on the page.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, in which he writes that he hopes that the Chandoo and Nizam portraits reached Clarke safely. He encloses 3 papers which he has had an official copy made for him but not very legibly. He therefore asks if Clarke will be his editor.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, to ask him to send numbers 8 and 9 of the Geology of South India to Colonel Sykes. He also sends several Papers to present to the Society. He writes these are the last papers in the first folio and the last he will be able to present to the Society for some time as his time is completely taken up with the work of his situation. He remarks that his health has also suffered. Newbold asks to be remembered to George Staunton and Alexander Johnston, and he thanks Clarke for his encouragement.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, concerning manuscripts at the Madras Society. He writes that there are a large number of manuscripts in the southern dialects but that none of the Mackenzie Collection are in the Library. He writes that Walter Elliot has promised to look into the matter as Newbold is away from Madras at present. He writes that he has received the last two copies of the Journal and wonders whether they have any spare copies of the Anniversary report. Please note that part of this letter is over-written by Newbold - the writing being both horizontally and vertically on the page.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, enclosing number 10 of his Summary of the Geology of South India and promising to send the final numbers 11 and 12 in the next two months. He proposes General Cullen as a candidate for the Royal Asiatic Society. He thanks Clarke for his work on Newbold's Papers. He writes of Walter Elliot's progress with the manuscripts of South India.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, to enclose some illustrations for his Geology of South India. He expects that he will send the twelfth part next month. This letter is difficult to read because of fading of its ink. Photocopies of its pages are with the letter to help aid reading.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, enclosing the final part (12) of the Summary of the Geology of South India. He continues with a discussion about rocks. He writes that he is also enclosing illustrations. He writes that he presumes that the manuscript sent to the Royal Society has been translated. Please note that part of this letter is over-written by Newbold - the writing being both horizontally and vertically on the page. Also the ink is faded adding to the difficulty in reading it. Photocopies of the letter are with it to aid in the reading,
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, enclosing an addendum to his Summary of the Geology of S India, with various other matters. He writes he is making a collection of fossils to send for examination to Mr Sowerby. He hopes Clarke has received his Bill of Exchange. He has also sent specimens of microscopic organic looking bodies to Carlo Sowerby. He notes that the East India Company have placed at Clarke's disposal papers connected with South India. Please note that part of this letter is over-written by Newbold - the writing being both horizontally and diagonally on the page.
Letter from Captain Thomas John Newbold to Richard Clarke, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, regarding primitive burials found near Chittoor. He is sending some specimens from the sarcophagus and asks Clarke to forward them to Professor Owen.