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The Singhalese Book is called Pansiyapanas Jatakaya

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 RAS COLL3-RAS COLL3/1-RAS COLL3/1/2-RAS COLL3/1/2/1

Publication status

Published

Level of description

File

Extent and medium

Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Date(s)

  • 25th Mar 1824 - 7th Jan 1826 (Creation)

Context area

Name of creator

(1791-1853)

Repository

Royal Asiatic Society Archives

Content and structure area

Scope and content

"The Singhalese Book is called Pansiyapanas Jatakaya" Explanation accompanying a donation of the book. The letter gives a comprehensive account of the book and its production and is signed as by written Benjamin Clough (1791-1853), Wesleyan Missionary in Sri Lanka, and dated 25 March, 1824. A further label reads "Sir A Johnston, Jan 7 1826".

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Language of material

  • English
  • Sinhala
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