Letter from Dr Reinhold Rost to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his timely letter and remarks that Mr Fergusson's Paper was only of a provisional nature and that Fergusson has since been working on a book on snake worship In India. He assures Hodgson that Fergusson will be pleased to know of Hodgon's pioneering work in the field. He also writes that he has made a list of Hodgons's contribution to English and Indian periodicals except those of the Bengal Asiatic Society Journal. He does not know when he will be able to finish the list and suggests lending the Index of the Journal to Hodgson to get the pages copied out. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 20 August 1868.

Letter from Dr. Laurence A. Waddell, Medical College, Calcutta, to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he has been deputed by the Government to explore Kapilavastu for about 6 weeks and is starting at once. He has support of Vincent Smith, through whose kindness he introduces himself and asks for permission to see the excavations. He hopes to reach Birdpore on 19 January. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 14 January 1899.

Letter from Dr. Laurence A. Waddell to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he will be at Chandapore tomorrow and expects to meet Dr. Hoey there. He asks for 'particulars of the ruins at Mahāpāli near the Mekhra River S. of your house' where there are said to be 'stone images'. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 4 February 1899.

Letter from Dr Laurence A. Waddell to William Claxton Peppé in which he thanks Peppé for his letter and umbrella. He would be glad to have loan of Peppé's large solah topi. He is looking forward to working out the precise location of Tawliva. He asks Peppé to tell him the point at which he crossed the frontier for Gawra and continues with more news of his explorations. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 29 January 1899.

Letter from Dr. Laurence A. Waddell to William Claxton Peppé, in which he writes that they had arrived in Tauliva the day before and had not been able to elicit much help from the Nepalese officials. He writes about places he has visited and hopes to visit and the difference between actual location and map references. Peppé has annotated the letter with a note about the Shiva temple at Tauliva. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 24 January 1899.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he expected Peppé in Lucknow on 26 March. He writes that would be happy to send a man to Birdpore so that he can bring 'a part of the valuables here' to prepare an illustrated report. Or Peppé could send him items by registered post. He cannot commence the coloured drawings before May because his draftsmen are employed at Sikandra. Führer asks Peppé to send a Japanese art journal that he left with Peppé. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 31 March 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he hopes to visit Piprahwakot on 22 February. At present he is excavating 'a very old lion temple . . . at the home of Buddha Gautama'. Führer gives directions for the excavation at Piprahwa and writes that he has found a bronze urn with an inscription. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 3 February 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp to William Claxton Peppé at Birdpore, in which he acknowledges Peppé's plan of the excavation, photographs and copies of the inscription. He declares that the casket 'contains real relics of Lord Buddha' and is a 'great find'. Führer hopes to come to the excavation on 15 February when he will explore other mounds. He will be glad to see Peppé and Smith in his camp but warns them it is 'a trying ride' and he asks for notice of their arrival as he has difficulty getting provisions. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 24 January 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp Sagrawah to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he is finishing his work and goes tomorrow to Lori Kudan to examine another Asoka pillar. He hopes to arrive at Piprawakot on Friday evening but regrets it is impossible for him to do any excavation work as he has to go to Khajnapore, but his draftsman will prepare drawings and take photographs, if Peppé will permit. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 23 February 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he will be glad to receive Peppé's relics in small instalments. He has sent a report on Piprahwa to the Government along with photographs of the excavation and finds. He considers Dr. Hoey's translation of the inscription to be incorrect. He has sent Professor Bühler in Vienna copies of the photographs and a correct impression of the inscription. Führer has applied for leave due to him but it has not yet been sanctioned. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 21 April 1898.