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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.

"Copy of the Entry in the Royal Society's book certifying fitness to be a member". The extract lists Hodgson's contributions to learning and research. Handwritten copy, 1 side, dated 1877.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.