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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.

This series covers all the other correspondence with the Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson, It ranges in date from 1843 to 1880 and covers personal, political and research interests.

Letter from W. R. Hunt to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him that Sir Louis Mallet had not returned that day but Hunt has written to him and he assures Hodgson that Mallet should be able to see him the following afternoon. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 31 March 1873. With accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson.

Letter from W. R. Hunt to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him that Mr Grant has asked him to let Hodgson know that Mr Cooper, thought to be in Calcutta, has arrived in England, and to give his address. Handwritten, 1 side, date 28 March 1873. With accompanying envelope heavily annotated by Hodgson.