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GB 891 BHH-BHH/4 · Series · 1836 - 1848
Part of Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson

This is a series of documents of correspondence and testimonials reflecting the activities of Brian Houghton Hodgson in the period 1836-1848. Hodgson and his wives were keen collectors of letters and statements that reflected well upon the work in which he was involved.

Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 Orientalist
GB 891 BHH-BHH/4-BHH/4/11-BHH/4/11/1 · Item · 17th Jun [1844]
Part of Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson

Letter from Thomas Thornycroft to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning the creation of a bust for the Asiatic Society's room in Calcutta and asking Hodgson to contact him concerning it. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 17 June [1844].

Thornycroft Thomas d 1885 Sculptor
GB 891 BHH · Fonds · 1817 - 1897

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.

Hodgson Brian Houghton 1801-1894 Indian Civil Servant, Naturalist