File 9 - Ludlow and Sherriff; Letter in Tibetan with translation

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GB 235 LSH/1/2/1/9

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Ludlow and Sherriff; Letter in Tibetan with translation

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  • 1933 - 1949 (Creation)

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This file contains a letter in Tibetan with a brief translation. The translation details that the letter contains: an itinerary, 'his' difficulties in his travels, plant observations.

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Sherriff, George
(1898-1967)

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Smith, Sir William Wright
(1875-1956)

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Sherriff, Catherine

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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Gifted by Peter Cox

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Collection is open to researchers by appointment, see (right click, open link in new tab:) https://www.rbge.org.uk/science-and-conservation/library-and-archives/visiting-the-library/

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© Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 2026. All rights reserved.

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