Letter from Richard Clarke, Secretary to Rev. Samuel Paynter to inquire on behalf of the Council what would be the cost if the Society were to give up their lease on the premises on Grafton Street (so as to move into something more suitable) and also what would be the amount for the 'dilapidations'. (Found on page 78)
Letter from Richard Clarke to Rev. Samuel Paynter
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- Reference
- GB 891 RAS GOV4-RAS GOV4/144
- Dates of Creation
- 5th Feb 1848
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
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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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