Letter from Prince Priest Jinawarawansa in Bankipore to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he acknowledges Peppé's letter of 29th. He deplores the failure to count the number of bone relics now out of Peppé's possession but as they are to be offered to the King of Siam, he is satisfied with the result of his mission. He does not mind who takes the relics to Siam so long as the King is recognised as having first claim to them 'as the head of the Buddhist religion'. He knows that Peppé has been allowed to retain a number of duplicates and ask if he can have one of the Buddhist crosses and one or two of the flowers as well as one trident and offers in exchange anything from Siam or Ceylon 'you may consider equivalent'. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 6 August 1898.

Letter from Ven. W. Subhuti at Waskudawa Vihara to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he understands that Peppé gave relics to the government but was offered 'as much as you like'. He regrets that he has not heard from Peppé and thinks that he has lost interest. He daily expects to hear from Peppé. At the head of the letter Peppé has added 'Sent him 20 relics & one gold roll'. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 8 August 1898.

Letter from T. W. Rhys Davids to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that Peppé's negatives are being returned to him. The Daily Chronicle has carried a report of Peppé's article and the Century is to carry a 'surprisingly long account'. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 3 sides, undated but written on or after 8 August 1898.

Letter from Prince Priest Jinawarawansa in Buddha Gaya to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he has sent Peppé a 'complete collection of Siamese postage and revenue stamps', some unissued and very rare. He hopes Peppé has received them. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 3 September 1898.

Letter from Ven. W. Subhuti at Waskaduwa Vihara to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes to say that he has received a parcel containing 21 relics, which he will open only in the presence of 'a large Buddhist community' to avoid suspicions over the genuineness of the relics. He thanks Peppé for his kindness and expresses gratitude on behalf of all the Buddhists in Ceylon. He has informed the King of Siam of Peppé's intention to takes the relics himself to Siam to present them to the King at the suggestion of the Prince Priest. The latter is still in Buddha Gaya and he intends to write to him to return to Ceylon. He asks Peppé to answer his earlier questions. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 7 October 1898.

Letter from Cecil Bendall in Bombay to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he is a friend of Vincent Smith, travelling in India for 'archaeological work (inscriptions especially) and MSS'. He hopes to visit Birdpore and Lumbini but not unless 'there is a good chance of further discovery'. He has heard from Smith that Peppé is planning to excavate further stupas and that the village of Dhamauli was 'archaeologically promising'. His Calcutta pandit, Haraprasad, is coming with him to Kathmandu and wants him to go to 'Navanagara or Nandagara, an immense mound requiring careful excavation'. He asks if Peppé could indicate on a map where these places might be.He will be in Delhi next week and starts from Segauli for Kathmandu on 18 December, so could visit in the interval. He adds that he had 'little or no practical experience in excavation'. He is travelling with his wife, and neither mind 'roughing it' but he does not want 'undue risks of fever'. Handwritten, 6 sides, dated 25 November 1898.

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.

"List of pictorial illustration of Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhism on cloth and on paper…" Detailed list of the subjects of these drawings with further list of papers in Trunk No.2. Prepared at Darjeeling in 1855. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, dated 1855.

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others, pertaining to his interest in Buddhism, which were present within his Papers. Many contain annotations in Hodgson's hand.

"Quotations in Proof of his Sketch of Buddhism by Brian Houghton Hodgson". This article first appeared in the Transactions of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland Vol II, 1830. Printed material in English and Sanskrit with some annotations, dated [1830].