Copy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Rutherford Alcock in which he talks of meeting Alcock at a mutual friend's, Dr Jackson, and their conversation on matters such as Nepal and Pekin. Hodgson would like to talk with Alcock cnocerning the Russia situation and writes when he will be available after his visit to Dr Hooker at Kew. Hodgson writes about the possibilities of trade between the Himalayan countries and China. Handwritten (not in Hodgson's hand), 8 sides, dated 10 March 1873.

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 Sir George MacGregor to Brian Houghton Hodgson to tell Hodgson that he has been appointed as Military Commander attached to the forces of Jung Bahadur from the Nepalese Army. He asks for insight into Jung Bahadur's character and what kind of thanks will be expected for his help. Handwritten, 8 sides, dated 7 December 1857. Also accompanying envelope.

Letter from Mountstuart Elphinstone (1779-1859) to Colonel Burrowes to ask him to thank Mr Hodgson for his favourable opinion of Elphinstone's effort in the field of Indian diplomacy. He praises Hodgson's studies. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 24 June 1858, with accompanying envelope.

The series consists of 38 letters from Joseph Dalton Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. They have been organised mainly according to a previous listing made of the material, approximately by date.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes from his imprisonment. He sends copies of Campbell's letters which will supply Hodgson with the main facts. He includes notes concerning where they have travelled. Hooker writes of his and Campbell's imprisonment and questioning and concludes that it is a "storm in a wash-hand-basin". Handwritten, 26 sides, dated 12 November 1849.

Copy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to his father, Brian Hodgson, in which he writes that Mr Marshman has forwarded to his father various papers about the political situation in Nepal and Lord Ellenborough's intentions, and about Hodgson's conduct in the matter. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 30 September 1843.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Louis Mallet in which Hodgson thanks Mallet for returning his Papers and the accompanying letter. He agrees the deputation went well and thanks Mallet that he will correspond privately with Lord Northbrook concerning Nepal and Sikkim. Hodgson continues to write about his own understanding of the situation and includes a copy of a letter from the Edinburgh Review from April 1873. Handwritten, 4 pieces, 14 sides.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Louis Mallet in which Hodgson writes concerning Hodgson's opinion of statements that had been made to Mallet regarding the ant-communist and anti-social factors in the Nepal government. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides (possibly incomplete), undated.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge Hodgson's letters and to assure him that the clerical errors had already been corrected in the printed proofs and that the additions Hodgson suggests will be considered by the Executive Committee. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 7 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope.