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Two books of testimonials compiled to bring together all the accolades and achievements of Hodgson.

"Copied from Various Books and Papers by Annie Hodgson, Brianstone, 1854-1855." A selection of testimonials from Publications "Collected for Harry Hodgson by his affectionate mother A.H. and given on his Birthday 18th Oct". Notebook with marbled cover in which Annie Hodgson has written extracts from articles praising Brian Houghton Hodgson. Also inserted is a comment signed B.H.Hodgson to a footnote from an article by Col. Phayre ("On the History of the Burmah Race", JASB vol. XXXIII, pp. 1-31, 1864). Handwritten, 2 pieces, 1854-1864.

Copies of Letters to Brian Houghton Hodgson and other Notes, 1855-1856. This is a small notebook compiled by Hodgson's first wife, Annie Hodgson, which contains extracts of letters sent to Hodgson and articles pertaining to his work. It includes copies of letters from Eugene Burnouf and Joseph Hooker. Handwritten, 24 sides.

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.

"Testimonials to the value of my labours in literature, education & science collected by my darling Annie and found in her desk Mar 12 1868." Notebook containing handwritten copies and newspaper cuttings of testimonials concerning Hodgson's work ranging from 1849-1863. Notebook with marbled cover, handwritten and printed material. Also 2 further inserts with notes, dated 1849-1868.