"The Botanical Enterprise of the Empire" by W.T. Thistleton Dyer. Paper read at the Colonial Institute, May 11 1880. Printed pamphlet, published London 1880, with inscription on front cover, "with the author's kind regards" Printed material, 1 item, dated 1880.

These Papers consists of letters sent by orientalists and literary figures to Bernard Quaritch, mainly concerning the obtaining or selling of oriental literature.

This material has been divided into 5 files:

• Six sketches in cards, 7.8cm x 12 cm, in pencil and watercolour. Inscribed by Lady Jones.
• A sketchbook of botanical drawings with some specimens inserted. Compiled by William and Anna Maria Jones.
• A further sketchbook of botanical drawings.
• Loose botanical drawings and notes by William and Anna Maria Jones.
• 3 larger drawings with some notes, probably by Anna Maria Jones.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that he had last written to Hodgson on his way to meet the Rajah. They have left [bamsong] after Christmas after a final interview with the Dewan who had been extremely attentive. The Rajah had told Archibald Campbell that Hooker could start for [Lachen] in spring. Hooker had informed the Dewan that he was certainly going. Hooker does not foresee much difficulty, Campbell having given the Dewan a warning. Hooker writes that Campbell had insisted on one who speaks Hindustani and the only one was the heir apparent's servant. Hooker continues to report on the negotiations between Campbell and the Rajah. He then talks about the geology and vegetation of the area he is travelling through. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 28 December 1848.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he bemoans the dearth of European news. He writes about places he is trying to reach, the state of maps, of Campbell's report, the flora and animals of the region, and of his expected route. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 14 January [1849].

This series covers all the other correspondence with the Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson, It ranges in date from 1843 to 1880 and covers personal, political and research interests.

Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch in which he introduces to Quaritch a Japanese professor travelling to study commercial chemistry at the University of Tokyo. He has with him a remarkable book – a complete Flora Japonica – which he wishes to sell. He asks Quaritch to advise the professor where he may find the most appreciative purchaser. Handwritten, with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 20 August 1899.

The archive consists of correspondence from William Jones to Samuel Davis, some correspondence from Joseph Banks and Lord Teignmouth with and regarding Lady Jones, various botanical sketches and notes and a Sale Catalogue for the books of William Jones' lLbrary.