Letter from Vincent Smith in Gorakhpur to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore with which Smith returns Peppé's maps and drawings of the vases. He has sent a copy of the inscription to Hoernle in Calcutta and hopes to have his translation soon. His note (to accompany Peppé's article for the JRAS) is complete apart from the inscription. He lists areas where he hopes that Peppé will continue excavation at Piprahwa. He writes that Griffin will take over his role. Handwritten, 4 sides, top right corner of the first page has been torn off, dated 28 March 1898.

Letter from Vincent Smith in Gorkhpur to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which Smith congratulates Peppé on his plans and inscription but goes on to say that he is compelled to retire earlier than planned. He explains that he has been insulted by being turned down for the Lucknow judicial bench. The Lieutenant-Governor has expressed his regret but Smith is determined to resign. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 3 March 1898.

List of the Finds at Piprahwa. Handwritten in Vincent Smith's hand, 3 sides, undated [1898].

"List of jewels & ornaments (placed in the vases) found in the coffer excavated at Piprawah Kot Birdpore Estate Basti District N.K.P. placed at the disposal of the Government by Mr W.C. Peppé, agent and representative of the Proprietors of the Birdpore Estate. and made over by him to the Imperial Museum Calcutta on the June 1898." Draft lists of items found. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated June 1898.

Note in ink in the hand of William Claxton Peppé with copy of inscription in pencil with details of where the inscription was found, Handwriten, 1 side, undated.

Note from William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore to Vincent Arthur Smith in Gorakhpur, in which Peppé tells Smith he has found some writing on one of the bowls, adds his transcription in pencil, under which is a transliteration in Smith's hand. On reverse is Smith's reply in which he writes that the relics appear to be those of the Buddha himself. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 19 January 1898.

Note from William Claxton Peppé, Grand Hotel, Calcutta, to Dr Bock, Director of the Indian Museum, to accompany the list of jewels and ornaments found at Piprahwa and made over to the Government. The letter requests acknowledgment of receipt. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 3 August 1898.

This series contains all the papers donated to the Royal Asiatic Society by Neil Peppé. There is correspondence with William Claxton Peppé, lists of the excavation finds, some site plans, and a draft of Peppé's article for the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society.

Pencilled plan, with position in relation to Siwalapur and Dakkim with notes in Indian script on reverse. Undated.

Photocopies of the lists of finds (WCP/1/20, WCP/1/37, WCP/1/38 and WCP/1/39). Large photocopied sheets of the original material.