Incomplete letter from William MacBean George Colebrooke to Alexander Johnston in which he writes concerning the two individuals that he would be gratified to be the means of bringing their great merit to the knowledge of the African Institution. He writes also of the Java Institution and in a postscript that he is about to embark. Handwritten, 3 sides with further side for address and label.

Letter from William MacBean George Colebrooke to Alexander Johnston to send him a notice of the proceedings in Java on the Slave Subject. He has not had time to transcribe it but asks that Johnston alters it according to his judgement. Colebrooke asks again that his name not be connected in any way at this time with the African Institution due to the nature of the journey on which he is about to embark. He expresses his views on the abolition of slavery. In a postscript he writes that "Mr Colebrooke thinks of circulating a notice for a meeting of the Asiatic Society, either at his house or at the Thatched House on Saturday next". Colebrooke doubts that he will be able to attend, as though wind-bound at the time of writing, he expects to have set sail before the meeting. Handwritten, 4 sides.

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.

In 1923 the Royal Asiatic Society celebrated its Centenary. This archival material contains a scrapbook with Centenary correspondence and invitations, further congratulatory correspondence, material concerning the Centenary Events, and correspondence concerning the publication of a Centenary Volume.

"News Cuttings", This is a hardbound scrapbook into which have been pasted commemorative items regarding the celebration of the Royal Asiatic Society's Centenary in 1923.

Notification of the Centennial Anniversary Celebrations between 17th to 20th July 1923 with request for subscriptions towards an Entertainment Fund. Detachable portion to send with such donation.

Notice sent from Ella C. Sykes, Royal Asiatic Society Secretary, to invited Societies to request notification about their representatives attending the Centenary Government Luncheon on July 17th and the Dinner on July 20th.

Notice sent from Ella Sykes, Royal Asiatic Society Secretary, to ask people to inform her of their intentions to attend the Centenary Reception on Tuesday 17 July when HRH The Prince of Wales would be present.

"List of Societies Invited to Take Part in the Centenary Celebrations". A list of the different Societies which will be involved in the celebrations, with their named representatives.

Letter from the President and Council of the Royal Asiatic Society to request the presence of Representatives of Societies at the celebration of the Society's Centenary and to communicate the titles from those who propose to read papers at the event. The President is Lord Chalmers of Northiam.