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The series consists of 38 letters from Joseph Dalton Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. They have been organised mainly according to a previous listing made of the material, approximately by date.

Incomplete letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson from Pemiongchi, Sikkim, in which he writes of his explorations. He had been travelling with Campbell who had left that morning for Darjeeling and will go on to [Tetulga]. He describes the Bhatiyas at Sikkim and compares them with those of Bhutan and Nepal. He describes the temples at Tapiding where "vishnus and sivas with accompanying obscenities abound". He writes concerning the geology of the areas - upper layers granite and lower of stratified rock. Handwritten, 2 pieces, dated 2 January [1848-1850].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that he was waiting to finish Gill before writing to Hodgson, which he has done by stealing minutes out of days and nights of other work. He is disappointed with both volumes of the book and states some of his criticisms. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 1 March 1880.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for the cheese and biscuits which have arrived though not yet the butter. He expects to be at [Choongtau] for several days. They are having good weather. He writes about the Humboldt book that he is reading. In a postscript he says that he has done the right thing about the [Kingar] Pass and that Campbell finally sent word. Hooker will keep Hodgson's watch for a few days and then return it. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten 3 sides, dated, 12 August 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes from his imprisonment. He sends copies of Campbell's letters which will supply Hodgson with the main facts. He includes notes concerning where they have travelled. Hooker writes of his and Campbell's imprisonment and questioning and concludes that it is a "storm in a wash-hand-basin". Handwritten, 26 sides, dated 12 November 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his letter and informs him that his watch has arrived safely. They caught a small black cobra the other day and a most beautiful green snake about 4 feet long. Hooker writes of some of his observations, that he is returning Strachey and the Athenaeum. He is hoping for supplies from Calcutta and asks Hodgson to forward certain items when they arrive. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 5 sides, dated 13 August 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he hastens to repair the friendship between himself and Hodgson and states how hard it is to bear the accusations against him. He continues to write of the details of their imprisonment. Handwritten, 12 sides, dated 14 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he bemoans the dearth of European news. He writes about places he is trying to reach, the state of maps, of Campbell's report, the flora and animals of the region, and of his expected route. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 14 January [1849].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks for letters, stores and papers. He writes about his travels, of Campbell, of writing to Subine. He writes about ponds at 4-5000ft which have subterranean draining. He has found few plant samples. Hooker informs Hodgson that Campbell was unwell during the time they were together. Handwritten, 10 sides, dated 14 January [1850].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that he had arrived at [Zitaljah] the previous day. He agrees that all Hodgson says about Nepal is true. He discusses some publication and his relationship with Hodgson. Handwritten, 9 sides, dated 15 April 1850.