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A short note in pen signed 'W. C. P.' and a transliteration with two translations in the writing of Vincent Smith. Handwritten, 1 side, undated.

This allied material consists of a set of preliminary transcripts of the original material, with articles that were given at the time of donation; a further note about the material concerning supplementary findings; and photocopies of the lists of finds (WCP/1/20, WCP/1/37, WCP/1/38 and WCP/1/39).

Chart with text and numbers in nagari script, 22.5 x 19.5 cm. Yellow/brown paper. Pencilled plan and calculation on verso. Undated.

Draft of certification note from William Claxton Peppé to Pandit Misra, Collector of Basti. Written on a narrow oblong scrap of Government notepaper, apparently on the reverse of a note from the Officiating Collector, a draft in pencil in Peppé's writing certifying that 'these two jars' contain all the ashes found in the Piprahwas stupa with notes of witnesses. The end of the official letter is in ink. Handwritten, 2 sides, written after 21 February 1898 (the letter contains this date).

Letter from B. G. Dikshit of the Archaeological Survey, Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he has been directed by Führer to send Peppé two copies of four photographs: the Piprahwa stupa; relic caskets; inscribed casket, front; inscribed casket, back. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 29 April 1898.

Letter from Cecil Bendall in Bombay to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he is a friend of Vincent Smith, travelling in India for 'archaeological work (inscriptions especially) and MSS'. He hopes to visit Birdpore and Lumbini but not unless 'there is a good chance of further discovery'. He has heard from Smith that Peppé is planning to excavate further stupas and that the village of Dhamauli was 'archaeologically promising'. His Calcutta pandit, Haraprasad, is coming with him to Kathmandu and wants him to go to 'Navanagara or Nandagara, an immense mound requiring careful excavation'. He asks if Peppé could indicate on a map where these places might be.He will be in Delhi next week and starts from Segauli for Kathmandu on 18 December, so could visit in the interval. He adds that he had 'little or no practical experience in excavation'. He is travelling with his wife, and neither mind 'roughing it' but he does not want 'undue risks of fever'. Handwritten, 6 sides, dated 25 November 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer at Camp Kapilavastu to W. C. Peppé in Birdpore, in which Führer congratulates Peppé on his excavation and asks him to look for an inscription. He accepts Peppé's invitation to see the excavation but cannot get away 'even for a day' because of the damage the coolies would do to his own excavation work. He hopes to come on 15 February and offers to take over Peppé's excavation. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 19 January 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he will be glad to receive Peppé's relics in small instalments. He has sent a report on Piprahwa to the Government along with photographs of the excavation and finds. He considers Dr. Hoey's translation of the inscription to be incorrect. He has sent Professor Bühler in Vienna copies of the photographs and a correct impression of the inscription. Führer has applied for leave due to him but it has not yet been sanctioned. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 21 April 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp Sagrawah to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he is finishing his work and goes tomorrow to Lori Kudan to examine another Asoka pillar. He hopes to arrive at Piprawakot on Friday evening but regrets it is impossible for him to do any excavation work as he has to go to Khajnapore, but his draftsman will prepare drawings and take photographs, if Peppé will permit. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 23 February 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp to William Claxton Peppé at Birdpore, in which he acknowledges Peppé's plan of the excavation, photographs and copies of the inscription. He declares that the casket 'contains real relics of Lord Buddha' and is a 'great find'. Führer hopes to come to the excavation on 15 February when he will explore other mounds. He will be glad to see Peppé and Smith in his camp but warns them it is 'a trying ride' and he asks for notice of their arrival as he has difficulty getting provisions. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 24 January 1898.