Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform Hodgson that the Société Asiatique has put aside 1500 francs to buy manuscripts. In particular it would like the Lalitavistara, Pratimokṣa and the Vajraśūcī. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 20 January 1835.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge the safe arrival of three cases of Manuscripts at the Société Asiatique. A Gold Medal will be struck to honour Hodgson. Handwritten in French with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 15 July 1837.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning Sanskrit manuscripts including Burnouf's gratitude for the gift of Prajnāpāramitā and 24 volumes of Manuscripts for the Société Asiatique. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 5 June 1837.

Hodgson used much of his time in both Nepal and Darjeeling in research, wanting to discover and understand about the architecture, languages, ethnography, religion, zoology and botany. He collected specimens and manuscripts, and had many drawings made, which he donated to many collections throughout Europe. He was also politically involved during his Residency in Nepal, and also later in England, when he continued to show an active interest in the Indian subcontinent, particularly regarding trade and vernacular education. These Personal Papers reflect these interests and are a record of much of his activity - Hodgson and his wives seemed to have a need to record all his successes. He was also a keen annotator of material, so that most of the printed material also bears his handwritten comments.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson on behalf of the Société Asiatique to ask Hodgson to accept the accompanying Gold Medal in recognition of his work on the Buddhism and the donation of Manuscripts to the Society. Handwritten in French with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 14 May 1838.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson to discuss Buddhist manuscripts that Burnouf is studying. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 29 [November] 1839.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank Hodgson for putting manuscripts at Burnouf's service. The letter includes discussion on scriptures like Trikāndaśesa, Saddharmapundarika etc., historical manuscripts relating to Nepal. Handwritten in French, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 4 July 1845.

"Autograph Book belonging to Susan Hodgson, Alderley Grange, Wotton under Edge" A leather bound autograph book belonging to Hodgson's wife, Susan, in which are placed certificates, diplomas, academic and personal correspondence, newspaper cuttings and extracts related to Brian Houghton Hodgson's life. Leather binding with metal clasp. The book's binding is broken and some pages are loose. Care must be taken when using this item.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf (1801-1852),Société Asiatique, Paris, France, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank Hodgson for his offer to purchase Sanskrit and Buddhist texts for the Society. He discusses various points concerning Buddhist literature. Handwritten in French with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 7 July 1834. On 4th side, with address, Hodgson has noted "Original letters to be read and returned to me."

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson to express his gratitude for the Hodgson's letter telling of procured manuscripts for the Société Asiatique. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 15 May 1836.