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"The Buddhist Stupa at Piprahwa on the Birdpur Estate." A draft of the paper published in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society 1898 (3), pp.573-578. The main body of the text is in Peppé's handwriting but there some emendations and additions in another hand, probably that of Vincent Smith. However these do not appear in the article as published but the article is considerably revised from this draft and has an additional note by Vincent Smith (pp. 579-588). Handwritten, 7 sides, undated [1898].

The Papers include correspondence with Wiiliam Claxton Peppé, lists of the finds, some plans of the site, and a draft of an article by Peppé published in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1898, pp. 573-588. There is further allied material relating to the originals.

Note from William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore to Vincent Arthur Smith in Gorakhpur, in which Peppé tells Smith he has found some writing on one of the bowls, adds his transcription in pencil, under which is a transliteration in Smith's hand. On reverse is Smith's reply in which he writes that the relics appear to be those of the Buddha himself. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 19 January 1898.

Note from Vincent Smith headed 'Memo – Li, Yojana & mile', in which he refers to Cunningham's appendix in The Ancient Geography of India relating to distances of Li and Yojana and how they were employed by 'Hewn Thsang' and 'Fa-Hien'. Initialled by Smith but not in his writing. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 10 May 1898.

Letter from Vincent Smith in Gorkhpur to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which Smith congratulates Peppé on his plans and inscription but goes on to say that he is compelled to retire earlier than planned. He explains that he has been insulted by being turned down for the Lucknow judicial bench. The Lieutenant-Governor has expressed his regret but Smith is determined to resign. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 3 March 1898.

Letter from Vincent Smith in Gorakhpur to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore with which Smith returns Peppé's maps and drawings of the vases. He has sent a copy of the inscription to Hoernle in Calcutta and hopes to have his translation soon. His note (to accompany Peppé's article for the JRAS) is complete apart from the inscription. He lists areas where he hopes that Peppé will continue excavation at Piprahwa. He writes that Griffin will take over his role. Handwritten, 4 sides, top right corner of the first page has been torn off, dated 28 March 1898.

Letter from Vincent Arthur Smith to William Claxton Peppé in which Smith explains who Aśoka is, with dates, and gives an account of Xuanzang's visit to Lumbini and the broken Aśokan column he saw there, quoting from Beal and Julien. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 23 November 1897.

Letter from Vincent Smith, ICS, in Gorakhpur to W. C. Peppé in Birdpore, in which Smith explains that he has written about the Asokan pillar on a separate sheet so he can forward a copy to Gibbon. He congratulates Peppé on the birth of his son. Smith's wife is sailing out to join him. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 23 November 1897.