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"Routes from Darjeeling to Thibet by A. Campbell, M.D. Superintendent of Darjeeling". Unbound pamphlet outlining six different possible routes. Front page bears inscription: "To Brian Hodgson with the affectionate regards of Archie Campbell, Keti Bootan [Fenau] Feby 19th 1849]. Printed by Baptist Mission Press, Calcutta, 1848.

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others, pertaining to his interest in the Indian subcontinent which were present within his Papers. Many contain annotations in Hodgson's hand.

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others, pertaining to his interest in political matters, which were present within his Papers.

"Notes on the Agriculture and Rural Economy of the Valley of Nepaul By A. Campbell, Officiating Assistant to the Resident. - Compiled chiefly from Verbal Information, and Personal Observation: access to Authentic Documents not being obtainable. Cathmandu, January 1st 1837". Two copies of softcover offprints from the 4th Volume of the Transactions of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of India with Hodgson's annotations, 123 pages. There is a printed letter to Hodgson at beginning of book concerning the submission of this information to him. Dated 1 January 1837.

"Letter from Dr Campbell, on the Elevation of Peaks in the Himalaya, &c.: To the Secretaries Asiatic Society, Calcutta". Unbound pamphlet concerning the results of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of the Himalaya in 1847. With Hodgson's annotations, 3 pages, dated Darjeeling, 23 November 1848.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he had been coming to talk about 'H's letter' but had been prevented so has sent the letter instead. He writes that H is looking for personal distinction in science and has gained unfairly from Campbell. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, undated.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Campbell writes that he hopes Grant Duff (Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff) would take up the matter earnestly and that the Indian Government would make it a principle in further relations with 'Nipal'. He sends an enclosed article from the "Pioneer", an Indian paper (not with letter). Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 8 March 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that the Duke had sent his last letter to Sir J [Kaye] which had then been sent on to Melville. Melville wrote to say that if Campbell gave him a day he would lay out all the Treaties with Nepal for him to view. Campbell named the previous Friday but Melville asked for more time. However Campbell had arranged to see Mallet so still went. Campbell called in first at the Pol office, discovered that Young seemed intent on fighting in Tibet. Mallet was surprised that 'G' had left England and that he wished to hear Haughton. Campbell also had expressed desire to hear Haughton as Haughton had succeeded him as Supreme Authority in Darjeeling. However Mallet did not allude to bringing them together. Mallet had then expressed views on Hodgson's time with him, on Sikkim and about Tibet. Campbell went on to Melville, who was out, but a clerk showed him all our Treaties and agreements with Nepal. Campbell will go back to see Melville himself on the following Wednesday. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. dated 8 June 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson to return the "Englishman" and other critiques on Ellenborough's administration which compare favourably against Lord Ellenborough's own accounts. Campbell expresses his own opinion concerning Ellenborough's administration including the removal of Hodgson from office. He writes that he is not a member of the Zoological Society and that young Brian is in luck for his holidays and that Hodgson must not spoil him. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 7 August 1874.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes of his satisfaction in that the Tibetans can pass across the Chola Pass or the [Zeautiu Maet] if they prefer rather than having to go down to Darjeeling and risk fever in the hot weather. Campbell will be glad to explain it all to Sir L (Mallet) if he desires and could be at the India Office at 11am on Wednesday, coming on to Hodgson afterwards. He asks Hodgson to reply to the Anthropological Institute. He suggests Halliday overlooks the last Treaty which was made after he left India. He also writes that "The Ocean Highway" for March/April has a good deal about Asia and Russia in it. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 5 May 1873.