Identificatie
referentie code
GB 891 WP-WP/4-WP/4/1-WP/4/1/35
Titel
Letter from Dr H. N. Randle to William Pettigrew, 3 January 1938
Datum(s)
- 3 January 1938 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Stuk
Omvang en medium
1 letter
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
(1880-1973)
Biografie
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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Geschiedenis van het archief
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
Letter from Dr H. N. Randle, Librarian of India Office, to William Pettigrew to say he has nothing to report on early Manipuri history but suspects Manipur was referred to as 'Cathay' in old travellers' remarks. He writes that he has spoken with Professor Bhuyan who suggested two sources for further research. Handwritten, dated 3 January 1938.