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"Missions of Mongolia" by Thomas M. le Grand from the Annals of the Propagation of the Faith Vol. VIII, July 1847. Offprint from the Annals of the Propagation of the Faith, Vol. VIII, July 1847, pp. 205-275, comprising several letters from missionaries in Mongolia and Western Tonquin, the first of which (Letter of Rev. Huc) has been copiously annotated by Hodgson. Soft cover. Ms. note on the first page: "For Mr Hodgson, with Archbishop Carew's respectful compliments". 72 pages.

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 contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others pertaining to his interest in Languages and Ethnography, which were present within his Papers. Many contain extensive annotations in Hodgson's hand.