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"Routes from Darjeeling to Thibet by A. Campbell, M.D. Superintendent of Darjeeling". Unbound pamphlet outlining six different possible routes. Front page bears inscription: "To Brian Hodgson with the affectionate regards of Archie Campbell, Keti Bootan [Fenau] Feby 19th 1849]. Printed by Baptist Mission Press, Calcutta, 1848.

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.

"Notes on the Agriculture and Rural Economy of the Valley of Nepaul By A. Campbell, Officiating Assistant to the Resident. - Compiled chiefly from Verbal Information, and Personal Observation: access to Authentic Documents not being obtainable. Cathmandu, January 1st 1837". Two copies of softcover offprints from the 4th Volume of the Transactions of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of India with Hodgson's annotations, 123 pages. There is a printed letter to Hodgson at beginning of book concerning the submission of this information to him. Dated 1 January 1837.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that Archibald Campbell is now with the Rajah and wishes that Hodgson and himself were there to enable the terms of the treaty to be adopted by the Rajah. He wonders whether Hodgson has already gone to the Plains as Hooker has been away so many weeks. The weather has been raining 'cats and dogs' for 3 days - typical Tibetan weather and sends his greetings for Christmas. Has original envelope. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 17 December 1848.

"Letter from Dr Campbell, on the Elevation of Peaks in the Himalaya, &c.: To the Secretaries Asiatic Society, Calcutta". Unbound pamphlet concerning the results of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of the Himalaya in 1847. With Hodgson's annotations, 3 pages, dated Darjeeling, 23 November 1848.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he had been coming to talk about 'H's letter' but had been prevented so has sent the letter instead. He writes that H is looking for personal distinction in science and has gained unfairly from Campbell. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, undated.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Campbell writes that he hopes Grant Duff (Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff) would take up the matter earnestly and that the Indian Government would make it a principle in further relations with 'Nipal'. He sends an enclosed article from the "Pioneer", an Indian paper (not with letter). Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 8 March 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.