Extracts of Letters from Brian Houghton Hodgson to his father, Brian Hodgson, dated 28th June 1843 and 24th July 1843 in which he writes of his position in Nepal. In the letter of the 28 June, Hodgson suggests to his father that he will soon have to leave Nepal and hasten home. He suggests that "Lord E. with talent and industry to do great good, spoils all by his prejudices & by his precipitation & by his arrogance". Again Hodgson writes, "Lord E. wants to persuade himself & others that I am unpopular here: a monstrous delusion or fraud". On the reverse of this letter is a "Translation of a Kharitah from the Maha Rajah of Nepal to the R.H. Lord Ellenborough" which praises Hodgson's ability and expresses the Maha Rajah's concern about Hodgson's desire to return to England. The letter, dated 24 July 1843, in which he writes of a meeting with the Maha Rajah and their subsequent conversation regarding the Governor-General and the political situation. Further extracts relate the extent of Hodgson's support as shown by the number of Chiefs that had attended; and that he will be unable to leave Nepal before December due to the malaria. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 28 June - 24 July 1843.

Letter from Sir Louis Mallet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Mallet thanks Hodgson for his report and reiterates that he will take the opportunity of a private visit to Lord Northbrook independently of any official deputation. Mallet writes that Colonel Haughton has also been expressing similar views and that Mr Cooper called the other day and said that he had met some Tibetans in Calcutta and had conversation with them. Cooper was impressed with their extreme suspicion of the British. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 2 May 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.

Draft Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to M.E. Grant Duff in which he writes that in a memorandum that he delivered to the Society of Arts, and which is to go to the Duke of Argyle, Hodgson has suggested the expediency of the Governor-General opening communication with the Dalai and Jeshu Lamas in Tibet. he continues to explain his reasons for suggesting this in terms of the politics of the area. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 15 April 1873.

Cutting (in 2 pieces) from The Homeward Mail concerning a Meeting of the East India Association at which Dr A Graham read a paper on "The Industrial Settlement of Europeans in the Hilly Climates of India". Hodgson has added a title. Date 15 January 1870.

Cutting from The Times with letter entitled "England and Russian in Asia" by F.W. Lambert in response to the letter of A Frontier Officer concerning Central Asian affairs. Dated 12 February 1873.

Draft of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir George MacGregor writing that he is pleased for the country's sake that Jung Bahadur's offer has been accepted. He writes of Jung Bahadur's high energy and talent, his knowledge of positions and his forthcomingness. He reminds MacGregor that Gorkhas eat in the early morning for the whole day so if he wants then to march at 7am, they must be roused at 4am. He advises MacGregor to be cheerful and kind and this will 'carry the Gorkhas'. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 12 December 1857.

Journal of the Society of Arts, 4 July 1873, with a letter concerning the Yarkund Mission by F. Eardley-Wilmot, p.659. Hodgson has added the title "Yarkund Mission" to the front cover. Printed material, 1 item, 4 July 1873.

Journal of the Society of Arts, 9 March 1877, with article "The Progress of Trade with Central Asia" by Sir Douglas Forsyth, pp. 322-339. Report of a Paper given and the responses made at the meeting including one by Brian Hodgson. Printed material with annotated cover "Central Asian trade, Forsyth", 1 item, 9 March 1877.

Draft of Private Memoranda for His Grace the Duke of Argyll concerning trade with Central Asia. Consists of a letter addressed to the Duke from the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; Memorandum of Measures for facilitating our Trade with Central Asia by B.H. Hodgson; and Memorandum on the facilitating our Commercial intercourse with eastern Turkestan by Robert B. Shaw. Printed sheet with handwritten Hodgson's annotations, 1 item, [1873].