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- 1823 (Creación)
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6 letters
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Historia administrativa
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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Sir Alexander Johnston was heavily involved in the formation of the Society and its early development. He also donated many items to the Society. It is therefore assumed that he gave these letters to become part of the Society's records in its early years.
Origen del ingreso o transferencia
It is assumed that the letters were given by Sir Alexander Johnston to the Society.
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Alcance y contenido
Six letters from William Macbean George Colebrooke to Sir Alexander Johnston in which he corresponds, among other things, concerning the beginnings of the Asiatic Society in London.
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The letters were arranged chronologically.
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inglés
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Within the Royal Asiatic Society Governance: Minutes of Council Meetings (RAS GOV1) are the "Minutes: Preliminary Meetings: Establishment of the Asiatic Society" (RAS GOV1/1) which give details of the early meetings to organise the formation of the Society.
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Nota del archivista
This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2019.