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.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to the Editor of The Times entitled "Russian designs and how to counteract them" concerning Hodgson opinions regarding the Russian influence in the north Indian countries. Handwritten, 4 pieces, 14 sides, dated 5 May 1873 (in another hand).

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 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 thanking Mallet for his private letter. Hodgson writes that his experience of the conflicting opinions regarding Pekin, Lhasa and Kathmandu, but that in his opinion, it is time to try to remove the alleged obstacles. He is concerned regarding the Russian influence. He reminds that the Ghurkhas are dependent allies and continues to lay out his opinion on the situation. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 5 May 1873.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Louis Mallet in which Hodgson writes that he has by chance come across a copy of a "Sketch of Nepal" by the present Residency Surgeon, Dr Wright. Hodgson wishes to send an extract to Mallet in case he has not seen it and continues to discuss the publication. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides, dated 3 June 1873.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Louis Mallet in which Hodgson thanks Mallet for the attention that he has given the Tibet matter and agrees that the deputation may result in the cessation of inaction on the Government's part. He also thanks Mallet for his willingness to address Lord Northbrook privately concerning Nepal and Hodgson sets out his understanding of the situation. Handwritten, 4 pieces, 16 sides, dated 26 April 1873.

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.

Draft Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to M.E. Grant Duff with which Hodgson writes he sends copies of letters from The Times including one of his own and one of Dr Campbell's. The letter informs Grant Duff of Hodgson's view on Nepal, Pekin and Russia. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 16 sides, dated 6 March 1873.

Draft Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to M.E. Grant Duff in which he wonders whether he has been indiscreet and therefore Grant Duff will not see him. He then continues to write more concerning his meeting with Rutherford Alcock and his opinions on the situation. Handwritten, 9 pieces, 31 sides, dated 21 March 1873.