Diplomatic Letters Collection

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The Diplomatic Letters Collection (邦交書郵牘) contains the final drafts of diplomatic letters sent by Themiclesia to foreign powers, dating from 1224 to 1799. It is maintained by the Museum of the Foreign Office (尚書客曹). Items in the collection are categorized thematically and then chronologically. 16k resolution digital copies of the original have been made available for viewing and download on the Museum's website.

First Anthology

The first anthology (甲案) contains all diplomatic letters exchanged between the Foreign Office and the Rajan monarchy. It is the oldest set of correspondence, dating to 1224, and are written, for the most part, in the Rajan language.

Second Anthology

The second anthology (乙案) includes letters exchanged between Themiclesia and the Yi dynasty of Menghe.

Third Anthology

The third anthology (丙案) includes letters between Themiclesia and the Maverican princes.