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Letter from L. C. Hopkins, 17 October 1943

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GB 891 RAS MEMB-RAS MEMB/3-RAS MEMB/3/1-RAS MEMB/3/1/10

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  • 17 October 1943 (Creation)

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(1823-)

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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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Letter from L. C. Hopkins to Richard Winstedt, following his earlier letter of resignation [from the Council], stating that he would like to stay in touch with the Council proceedings and asking that a copy of the minutes of proceedings be sent to him in future, dated 17 October 1943. L. C. Hopkins was elected a member of the Council in May 1942.

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