Dossier CG/3 - Letters between Christopher Gimson and RAS Secretary, 1–4 April 1965

Handwritten and typed, 2 pieces

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, introducing himself and the publication project of Yimjao Singh. He writes that he gave money to the Darbar of Manipur in December 1946 to support studies in Manipuri history. He further writes that colleges and younger scholars in Manipur are taking an interest in Manipuri history and their old language but he feels that more trained scholarship is needed. He asks if the Society will be interested in this. With reply from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, asking if he has any proposals to put before the RAS Council. Two letters, dated 1–4 April 1965.