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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.

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.

Letter from Mr Foster to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that Hodgson's letters had been handed to Colonel Hardy but he is not currently present and therefore Foster cannot retrieve the letters. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 8 April 1873.

Letter from P. Le Neve Foster, Secretary of Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him that the Duke of Argyll has notified his willingness to receive a deputation from the Society and to request Hodgson's attendance at the India Office for this purpose. Printed material, 1 side, dated 21 April 1873.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge Hodgson's wish for the return of his letter and wondering whether Hodgson wishes his original memoranda to go for consideration by the Executive Committee. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 9 April 1873.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to assure him that his letters and memoranda are under consideration when the Executive Council meet, and that Dr Campbell is a member of the Council and will be present at the meeting. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 8 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge Hodgson's letters and to assure him that the clerical errors had already been corrected in the printed proofs and that the additions Hodgson suggests will be considered by the Executive Committee. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 7 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to ask Hodgson to attend the India committee of the Society for the purpose of accompanying a deputation to the Secretary of State on the subject of facilitating communications with Central Asia. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 28 March 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge Hodgson's corrections and to inform him that his Memoranda with the other material is now at the printer and will shortly be ready for private distribution. He also informs Hodgson that there is a strong wish for Sir Rutherford Alcock to accompany the deputation and therefore arrangements will be made for this, if possible. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 18th April 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

A set of 11 letters between the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce and Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning a delegation involved with advocating for trade routes in the Himalayan region. Dated March - April 1873.