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Manuscripts concerning the history of Java
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 SC52
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
3 bound volumes handwritten
Date(s)
- 1790 - 1820 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
(1781-1826)
Biographical history
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) was a British colonial official, who became Lieutenant Governor of Java after its capture from the Dutch in 1811. He is accredited with founding the port of Singapore, and wrote _The History of Java._
(1783-1868)
Biographical history
John Crawfurd was a trained doctor, orientalist and scholar, who was employed in the East India Company. He wrote a number of works on his explorations in Asia.
(1789-1850)
Biographical history
Godfrey Phipps Baker was a member of the 11th Native Infantry and later Captain of the 19th Native Industry. In 1812 he was asked by John Crawfurd to create maps and surveys of Java, which can be found in the second edition of Thomas S. Raffles' _The History of Java._
(?-1819)
Biographical history
Elton Hammond was the cousin of Thomas S. Raffles, and committed suicide in 1819.
(c.1772-d.1834)
Biographical history
Alexander Adams was a British Army Officer, and was involved in the expedition to take Java from the Dutch in 1811.
(1751-1814)
Biographical history
Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto (Lord Minto) was a British politician and diplomat. He became Lord Minto in 1797, and Governor General of India from 1807 until 1813.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Archival history
The papers were created by T. S. Raffles, J. Crawfurd, G. P. Baker, E. Hammond, E. A. St Maur, A. Adams, G. E. M. Kynynmound, T. [Clarke], and H. Hope. They were presented to the RAS by Captain Richard Hart of the 66th Regiment 2nd February 1850.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
2nd February 1850, as noted in the RAS Register of Donations Nov.1843 To Dec.1857, page 141 (RASCOLL3/3/1).
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Three volumes concerned with British involvement in Java:
* _Java Antiquities,_ a bound volume composed of four sections including lists, correspondence, a memorandum and private journals.
* _Java Antiquities Craufurd,_ a bound volume containing two sections, both on the ruins of Javanese temples.
* _British in Java 1811-1812 Contemporary Documents,_ a bound volume containing multiple manuscripts including letters, contracts, instructions, memoirs, minutes, treaties, notes and reports.
These volumes provide information and a valuable insight into British involvement in Java during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Additionally, they offer accounts of the architecture (particularly of temples), culture, history, traditions and practices of Java and its people, prior to and during British Rule.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.
Conditions governing reproduction
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Language of material
- English
- Malay
Additional information
Related units of description
Related materials include:
* Catalogue of Paintings Drawing, Engravings & Busts by Raymond Head.
* R.A.S Asiatic Researches Vol.13 Chapter IX The Ruins of Prambanan, in Java by J. Crawfurd, Esq.
* R.A.S History of Java 2nd Ed. by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
* Antiquarian, Architectural, and Landscape Illustrations of the History of Java by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
* Journal of an Embassy to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China by John Crawfurd
Description identifier
gb891-sc52
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