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)

Report Upon the Minerals of Midian. Alexandria: The Alexandria Stationers and Booksellers Co. Ltd., 1880. This is a slightly abridged version of the Preface to The Land of Midian (Revisited). Typed Copy of Pamphlet originally in the Kensington Library (now in the Huntington Library, California).

The Thermae of Monfalcone (aqua dei et vitae). London, Horace Cox, The Field Office, 1881. Offprint reprinted from The Field newspaper, 12 November, 17 and 24 December 1881, London, Horace Cox. Typed Copy of Reprint originally in the Kensington Library (now in the Huntington Library, California).

"Ascent of the Congo River. Confidential Report printed for the Use of the Foreign Office, September 6, 1864. By Consul Burton of his Ascent of the Congo River in September, 1863". Unbound sheets. ‘Kensington Public Library. Burton’. Handwritten note ‘Withdrawn for exchange Herbert Jones 20.3.13.’

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.

Three Months at Abbazia (Now Opatija, Croatia), 1888. Offprint signed Richard and Isabel Burton, dated London, 4 August 1888. Reprinted from the Vienna Weekly News, 30 October 1888. Typed Copy of Reprint originally in the Kensington Library (now in the Huntington Library, California).

These are pamphlets and offprints covering many different areas of his interest. Some are rare editions whilst others are typed reprints of material held elsewhere.

"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.

Two items:

Remains of Buildings in Midian (read on December 16, 1878). Trans. Roy. Inst. of British Architects 1878-79; Paper: Vol. No.4, pp. 61-80. Very fragile.

Remains of Buildings in Midian (read on December 16, 1878). Trans. Roy. Inst. of British Architects 1878-79; Discussion: Vol. No.5, pp. 81-84. [P. 234]. Very fragile.

Correspondence with His Excellency Riaz Pasha upon the Mines of Midian. Printed for private circulation only. Alexandria, Egypt, the Alexandria Stationers and Booksellers Co., 1880. Typed Copy of Pamphlet originally in the Kensington Library (now in the Huntington Library, California).