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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that Hodgson's letter sent to Mull had followed him to Denmark House and he had that day read it with Hooker. Campbell doubts Agerton will try another fall with Kew gardens during his present ministry. Campbell had an interesting time with the Highlanders but found that the English language is inadequate as a means of getting at their thoughts and idiosyncrasies. Campbell had a letter from the Duke telling him the name of the new agent who does not speak Gaelic so Campbell had suggested that the Duke would be long in the predicament of an Indian district to which a magistrate or Collector is appointed who could not master Hindustani. Campbell's own Gaelic is not as good as in his youth but finds those who knew him before will not speak to him in English. One old man, though Campbell knew he knew some English would not talk to Campbell in English for fear of not saying his request well. Campbell had to ask one of his sisters to help with his understanding the man. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 10 sides with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 3 October 1872.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he addresses Hodgson's concerns that the "Venice fever was cropping up again". He suggests that, if it continues to the Spring, Hodgson must give his wife a change. Campbell writes that everyone is reading "Lawrence's Life" and that Campbell takes every opportunity to discredit the Nepal portion. He writes about "Geo Campbell visited Willies station t'other day... My first acquaintance was a pleasant surprise...not however a likeable man". Campbell then suggests that "no doubt my name and other manners are uncommon bad!" but suggests Lawrence is alienating the B.C.S. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 23 December, 1872.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Campbell writes that he is pleased that Hodgson has had 'young Brian' to stay as he is a nice boy, as is Campbell's godson. He hopes both will turn out as chips off the old block. He advises Hodgson, that when he goes to Kew to look at the 'Hindoo vase' given to Hooker as he would appreciate Hodgson's opinion on it in connection with serpent worship. Hooker had exhibited it at the Anthropological Society at a reading on the subject by Mr Wake. Campbell thinks it is time for people who know about the Indian [treaties] from [Peshauwe to Debevoghue], Assam to speak out about trade. Campbell had given a resume of Hodgson's Paper on 'Trade to Nipal from India" two years previously to the Society of Acts. He is considering reproducing it, alongside something on the Darjeeling route of Trade to Thibet. He states that the Japan Paper to be published in English is a remarkable venture and comments upon the Editor's difficulties. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 5 sides with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 28 January 1873. Also calling card for Phillips, Goldsmith &C., Coral Merchant with handwritten sums on reverse.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that as Hodgson is to see Gridlestone (Charles Gridlestone, British resident) and Sir L. Mallet (Sir Louis Mallet CB PC), he may wish to have the full sketch of Relations up to Campbell's time which he sends. In a postscript he writes that he has been invited to Vienna and is sorely perplexed as to what to do. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides, dated 20 April 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that the Duke had sent his last letter to Sir J [Kaye] which had then been sent on to Melville. Melville wrote to say that if Campbell gave him a day he would lay out all the Treaties with Nepal for him to view. Campbell named the previous Friday but Melville asked for more time. However Campbell had arranged to see Mallet so still went. Campbell called in first at the Pol office, discovered that Young seemed intent on fighting in Tibet. Mallet was surprised that 'G' had left England and that he wished to hear Haughton. Campbell also had expressed desire to hear Haughton as Haughton had succeeded him as Supreme Authority in Darjeeling. However Mallet did not allude to bringing them together. Mallet had then expressed views on Hodgson's time with him, on Sikkim and about Tibet. Campbell went on to Melville, who was out, but a clerk showed him all our Treaties and agreements with Nepal. Campbell will go back to see Melville himself on the following Wednesday. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. dated 8 June 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he had been to the Pol Office and seen all he wanted though not Mr Melville. It was all satisfactory in that Campbell had not advanced anything that could not be substantiated. Campbell then quotes from the various Treaties. Campbell had called on Sir L Mallet with the results of his search and told him of the existence of Weight's pamphlet. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 12 June 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he cannot yet confirm his visit with Hodgson due to the ill health of his sister in Scotland. He hopes he will free from 20th July if that would suit and he will bring one of the girls, Julie, with him. Campbell expresses some frustration with the India Office. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 14 June 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson thanking Hodgson for the grapes which were very good and Ayres is a gentleman for bringing them. He is free from pain but very weak. He asks that Hodgson return his enclosures when Hodgson has finished with them and that he will send his copy of Brian's Nipal Papers to Colonel Haughton. Campbell writes his news of affairs in Sikkim and Tibet and that he had written to George Campbell expressing his opinion that the Raja would meet with great opposition to his news. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 23 September 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson to return the "Englishman" and other critiques on Ellenborough's administration which compare favourably against Lord Ellenborough's own accounts. Campbell expresses his own opinion concerning Ellenborough's administration including the removal of Hodgson from office. He writes that he is not a member of the Zoological Society and that young Brian is in luck for his holidays and that Hodgson must not spoil him. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 7 August 1874.

Draft of Private Memoranda for the Grace the Duke of Argyll concerning trade with Central Asia. Consists of a letter addressed to the Duke from the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; Memorandum of Measures for facilitating our Trade with Central Asia by B.H. Hodgson; Memorandum by Robert B Shaw; and Memorandum by Colonel Gawler and Dr Archibald Campbell. Further copy of Hodgson's memorandum, extensively annotated. Printed material, 2 items dated 1873.