Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to the Editor of The Times entitled "Central Asia" in which Hodgson, as a retired civilian, points out the advantages England might gain by competing successfully against Russia for the commerce of Tibet and China through the NW Himalaya. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 7 sides, dated 29 January 1873.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to W.W. Hunter in which he writes that he assumes from Hunter's letter that he is in India and hopes that it is in the hills. He writes about the deputation and about the different parties involved in the discussion regarding Nepal and surrounding regions. Hodgson mentions Campbell and Gridlestone, Mr Wright and the Governor-General. In a postscript Hodgson reveals that he has just found out that Nepal is again at war with Tibet and wonders how the Chinese authorities will react. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides, dated 14 June 1873.

Letter from Thomas George Montgomerie to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Montgomerie writes that he was sad to hear that Hodgson had been unwell and that all his letters had arrived safely in India. He writes on his concerns for the frontier in India and regarding Russia trying to penetrate via China and Tibet into India. He writes his opinion regarding Jung Bahadur. Montgomerie also writes of an exploration to Lhasa but does not think he will have chance to meet the explorer. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 12 July 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Extracts of Letters to and from the Government of India, 1840-1842. Headed "Appendix A" which has been crossed out and Not Published and Private written by hand as alternative headings. These extracts concern Hodgson behaviour whilst at Nepal. Printed material with no cover, with handwritten annotations, 4 loose pages, dated 1840-1842.

"Lord Ellenborough's Defence from beyond the Tomb: Three Articles from the Calcutta "Englishman" May 1874" Pamphlet made from gluing articles into a notebook. Hodgson has added to cover "received July 17/74 BHH". Printed material, 1 item May-July 1874.

Cutting from The Times with a letter from "R.H.F. Sprye" concerning commercial trade routes across the Himalayas. Hodgson has added the title "Commercial routes of trade across the Himalayas" Dated 6 August 1861.

Cutting from The Times with a letter, "To the Editor of the Times" from William Sowerby in response to Sprye's article and Hooker's letter concerning trade through the Himalayas. Hodgson has added the title "14 Aug/61. Transhimalayan trade. 3rd letter". Date 14 August 1861.

Cutting from The Times with letter, "The Central Asian Question" by H.W. Raverty which Hodgson has entitled "Ways to invade India". Date 28 February 1873.

Cutting from The Hour with an article entitled,"The Indian Administration of Lord Ellenborough", a second and concluding part of the article concerning Ellenborough's career and the book on him edited by Lord Colchester (See BHH/21/44). Hodgson has added his own title and some annotations. Dated 8 June 1874.

A duplicate of a Petition to the House of Commons from the Natives of Bombay (Mumbai) and others: Christians, Jews, Chinese, Parsis; Muslims and Hindus; more than 4000 in number. All the signatures, along with the petition, are on the document which is made of 25 skins of parchment. It is written in English, Gujarati and Marathi and is dated Bombay, 25 January 1831. It asks for a reform in the judicial regulations of the government at Bombay; for more impartial administration of the laws, that native people may freely be admitted to civil and judicial offices; and for the diffusion of the English language among the inhabitants to be encouraged by the British government. The original was sent to England by Sir Charles Forbes, M.P. and Joseph Hume, M.P. and was presented to the House of Commons on 1 September 1831.