"Map Darjeeling [Main] Area". Map of Darjeeling with routes plotted to various locations such as Banderjhoola S, Jallapahar, Mekdo, Junnoq and Chumunko. Seemingly marking different finds by explorers. Scale 8 Miles to 1 Inch. Title on reverse in pencil in Hodgson's hand. Printed material, 1 piece, undated.

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.

"Statistical Account of the District of Darjiling". On the front cover has been written "Private & Confidential. Proof Sheets for Mr. Hodgson with Cocolt's kindly remembrances" to which Hodgson has added "Himalayan tribes - Hunter". This is the chapter that he has also annotated. Printed pamphlet, 1 item, undated.

Three Letters from Dr. Hermann Schlagintweit, Sakünlünski, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to report on a field expedition in the hills of Nepal, including information on climate, rain, thunder, hail, beautiful and clear mornings. He sends copies of drawings and field information to Hodgson with a promise to send more. He thanks Hodgson for his assistance in sending his people for the expedition and for writing a letter to the king of Nepal and other people in Kathmandu. He also thanks Hodgson's staff in Darjeeling (Dārjiling) for their cooperation and help. He sends his best regards to Mrs. Hodgson with appreciation of her help and assistance. Handwritten, 4 sides, 1 side, 2 sides, dated [1855] (Exploration undertaken between 1854-1857)