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"Autograph Book belonging to Susan Hodgson, Alderley Grange, Wotton under Edge" A leather bound autograph book belonging to Hodgson's wife, Susan, in which are placed certificates, diplomas, academic and personal correspondence, newspaper cuttings and extracts related to Brian Houghton Hodgson's life. Leather binding with metal clasp. The book's binding is broken and some pages are loose. Care must be taken when using this item.

Letter from Philip Lutley Sclater, Secretary to Zoological Society, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that he has forwarded the Medal to Hodgson. He writes about the Indian pheasants which Hodgson enabled to be part of the Gardens. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 18 January 1860.

Letter from Philip Lutley Sclater, Zoological Society of London, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to enclose a receipt for Hodgson's subscription to the Society's publication and to thank Hodgson for directing attention towards the species of [kaleyu]. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 31 January 1865.

Letter from the Philip Lutley Sclater, Secretary to Zoological Society of London to Brian Houghton Hodgson to announce that Hodgson will be one of those awarded the Silver Medal in recognition of his services to the Society. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 31 December 1859.

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.