(1) typed copy of 1807 letter written by Sir Alexander Johnston to the Governor; (2) typed secondary source about A.J.'s research into Hindu law in South India, including handwritten edits by Dr James T. Rutnam; (3) typed copy of 1829 letter to the Governor from A.J., regarding Dutch law and the implementation of stable rule of government in Ceylon; (4) mss document explaning Sir Alexander's implementation of trial by jury in Ceylon and its introduction into the Madras Presidency by Governor Thomas Munro, at A.J.'s request; (5) typed copies of secondary source writing on A.J.'s measures as Chief Justice of Ceylon; (6) typed copies of 1832 letter.
Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 150 pages.
