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Reference code
GB 891 WP-WP/4-WP/4/1-WP/4/1/23
Title
Letter from Dr H. N. Randle to William Pettigrew, 16 March 1937
Date(s)
- 16 March 1937 (Creation)
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2 letters, 3 pieces
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Name of creator
(1880-1973)
Biographical history
Herbert Niel Randle C.I.E. F.B.A. (1880–1973) was the librarian of the India Office Library (1933–49; assistant librarian 1927–33), professor of philosophy at Queen's College, Benares, and a writer on Indian philosophy.
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Scope and content
Letter from Dr H. N. Randle, Librarian of the India Office, to William Pettigrew to say that he has now found a manuscript of 68 folios labelled 'Manipuri MS' in their library and will place it at Pettigrew's disposal. He encloses a letter from Stuart Wolfenden regarding his visit to Imphal. Typed, two letters, dated 20 October 1936-16 March 1937.