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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.

Eulogy in Sanskrit from Eugène Jacquet to King Rajendra Bikram Shah of Nepal in which he praises the King, his dynasty and country along with its history, historical sources and traditions. It seems that the eulogy was sent to Hodgson to be delivered to the King but was either never delivered or was brought back by Hodgson. Handwritten in Sanskrit with Jacquet's signature, 2 sides, [1836/7].

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Jacquet thanks Hodgson for letters and for the way in which he answers Jacquet's questions. He writes about various Tibetan Manuscripts and the wish to find more and learn more about Tibetan vocabulary. Handwritten in French, 8 sides, dated 1 May 1836.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he apologises for not having kept his promise of the previous letter concerning the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Calcutta. He discusses Tibetan language, philosophy and geography. Handwritten in French, 4 sides, dated 11 May 1836.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes about his neglect in corresponding and to enclose a small pamphlet about the Chinese. He wonders whether Hodgson can obtain texts about Buddhism and Sanskrit. Jacquet writes about his researches and publications. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, with attached postscript, dated 14 September 1835.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning matters of the Société Asiatique. He writes about Buddhist and Brahmin literature, about the Dalai Lama and about Sanskrit manuscripts. Appended is a list of 18 popular Hindu scriptures written in Nagari. Handwritten in French and Nagari script. 3 sides plus 1 appended, dated 15 July 1837.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he bemoans the length of time it takes for correspondence to pass between them. He mentions Eugene Burnouf and Mr [Thoby] Princep and the King of Nepal (see BHH/1/22) and discusses Manuscripts. Handwritten in French, dated 15 November 1837.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he expresses his thanks for Hodgson's correspondence. He writes about Sanskrit Manuscripts and that Hodgson is again nominated as an Honorary Member of the Société Asiatique. He discusses Sanskrit and Buddhist manuscripts. Handwritten in French, 11 sides, dated 2 June 1837.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his generous communications with the Société Asiatique and the way in which Hodgson provokes questions and seeks to answer them. Jacquet proceeds to ask further questions of Hodgson. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 3 July 1834.