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GB 891 WP-WP/4-WP/4/1-WP/4/1/4
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Letters between Christopher Gimson and Asiatic Society of Bengal, Spet-Oct 1933
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- 1933 (Création/Production)
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2 letters
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(1886-1975)
Notice biographique
Christopher Gimson joined the Indian Civil Service in 1911 and spent most of his career in Manipur, India, eventually becoming Political Agent there in 1933. He retired in 1947 and returned to Leicester, where he died in 1975. He was president of the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society 1955–56.
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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.