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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.

Letter from Max Müller to Brian Houghton Hodgson expressing his gladness at seeing Hodgson's handwriting and thanking him for sending the pamphlet. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 6 July 1883.

Letter from Max Müller to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for the photograph though it is not as he remembers Hodgson when he first saw him at Kew with Hooker and Burnouf. He hopes to visit next time he is in Cambridge. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 31 July 1884.

Extract from Biographical Essays by Max Müller which mentions the manuscripts brought by Hodgson to England and presented to many European scholars. Printed material, 2 sides, dated 1884.

"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.