Letter from Richard Clarke to Rev. William Keane, 23 December 1854

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Letter from Richard Clarke, Secretary, to Rev. William Keane, Whitby, to thank that the 3 books he had borrowed have now been returned. Keane is also reminded that 'informal money orders' returned to him on 11 December should be 'renewed before year end' otherwise they 'may become waifs to PO exchequer'. (Found on page 200)

Administrative / Biographical History

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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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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