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The series consists of 35 letters, mostly from Campbell to Hodgson, mainly ordered according to date, following the sequence of a previous listing.

Correspondence with Sir Rutherford Alcock, KCB (1809 - 1897) who was the first British diplomatic representative to live in Japan. This is a set of five letters between Hodgson and Alcock, dating to 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he attended the meeting after all and was pleased to report an excellent meeting. Alcock, (Sir Rutherford Alcock) who had preceded Campbell, had said little about Turkestan but much about Nepal, Tibet and Sikkim. Campbell had arranged to meet up with him when next in London. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 15 March 1873.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has read Hodgson's Papers but will not yet return them as he wishes to become more familiar with their contents. He writes about Geographical Lectures of the British Association at Bradford and looking for contributors to give papers. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 10 April 1873. With accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that Alcock would be glad to see Hodgson on either the 13th or 14th. Hodgson notes on reverse that he saw Alcock at Kew and wrote to him on his return to town. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 12 March 1873.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he doesn't think Mr Cooper will be able to give any reliable information on the subject Hodgson asks about but Alcock will ask him to come and speak to him anyway. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 30 March 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

This series covers all the other correspondence with the Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson, It ranges in date from 1843 to 1880 and covers personal, political and research interests.

Hodgson used much of his time in both Nepal and Darjeeling in research, wanting to discover and understand about the architecture, languages, ethnography, religion, zoology and botany. He collected specimens and manuscripts, and had many drawings made, which he donated to many collections throughout Europe. He was also politically involved during his Residency in Nepal, and also later in England, when he continued to show an active interest in the Indian subcontinent, particularly regarding trade and vernacular education. These Personal Papers reflect these interests and are a record of much of his activity - Hodgson and his wives seemed to have a need to record all his successes. He was also a keen annotator of material, so that most of the printed material also bears his handwritten comments.