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Translation of a letter from Jung Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him of the resignation of Jung Bahadur from the Premiership and appointment of his brother Bambahadur to the post. He writes about his honorary title of Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung in recognition of his success in the war with Tibet. He also writes about Buddhist tantrik drawings and paintings requested by Hodgson and sends condolences for the sudden death of Henry Hodgson with words in praise of Henry's character and a memory of the visit to Henry by Jung Bahadur and his entourage while they were in England. He promises to send samples of mineral water (dagdhi-nāsī) from the mountains of Nepal to Hodgson and requests that Gajaraj Thapa be sent back to Nepal. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated October 1856.

Letter from Gajarajsing Thapa to Brian Houghton Hodgson, written shortly after his return to Nepal to say that his father-in-law wishes him to continue his studies in English and French and that he has called on Monsieur Chardon to possibly tutor him. Unable to judge whether he is sufficiently capable, he asks Hodgson to peruse Chardon's letter and give his opinion. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 21 February 1857.

Copy of a letter from Gajarajsing Thapa to Brian Houghton Hodgson with messages from Jung Bahadur about the massacre in Delhi and the military help offered by him to Lord Canning. Jung Bahadur plans to visit Lord Canning in Calcutta in November and he requests that Hodgson comes to Calcutta at that time as his wishes to have a meeting with Hodgson. He writes about the rumour of the fall of Delhi and that Nepal's Gorkhali troops are to be sent off the next day. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 28 June 1857.

Letter from Gajarajsing Thapa to Brian Houghton Hodgson containing Information about the translation of the contents of Hodgson's note for Jung Bahadur, possibly containing a question relating to Nepal's military help and meeting with Lord Canning. He sends Jung Bahadur's acknowledgement and thanks for Hodgson's good wishes and generosity towards Nepal and himself. Jung Bahadur offers military help to the British Government in India and wishes to get information from Hodgson about whether the British government requires assistance from Nepal or not. He is ready to go in support of the British government with his troops to Lucknow or any other places that Lord Canning might suggest. Gajaraj hopes to accompany Jung Bahadur in his visit to Calcutta as interpreter or translator and if that happens he hopes to have a meeting with Hodgson in Calcutta. He writes about the unsettled situation in the border areas including in the Motihari, Gorakhpur and Patna areas and a description of the Gorkha troop of 3000 soldiers and their fight on their way from Gorakhpur to Benares at or around Azimgarh. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 3 September 1857.

Letter from Sir Frederick Halliday to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning Hodgson's work on Darjeeling - whether to print it and circulate, or put as an article in the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 25 March 1857.

Letter from Lord Canning, Governor-General of India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for his letter and that of Prinsep and to return the prints. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 17 November 1857.

Letter from Lord Canning to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for his letter. Canning hopes to meet with Hodgson when he is in Calcutta and would particularly like to discuss how much capital an able-bodied fellow and his wife would need to make a start in the Himalaya. He asks whether Hodgson has heard anything of Jung Bahadur. Handwritten, 8 sides, dated 4 January 1858.

Letter from Henry Thoby Princep to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning a letter, taken up by the English newspapers against the Governor-General, supposedly written by a relative of Jung Bahadur. He writes to ask Hodgson's opinion on Jung Bahadur's offer of help with soldiers. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 10 October 1857.

Letter from Sir George MacGregor to Brian Houghton Hodgson to tell Hodgson that he has been appointed as Military Commander attached to the forces of Jung Bahadur from the Nepalese Army. He asks for insight into Jung Bahadur's character and what kind of thanks will be expected for his help. Handwritten, 8 sides, dated 7 December 1857. Also accompanying envelope.

Draft of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir George MacGregor writing that he is pleased for the country's sake that Jung Bahadur's offer has been accepted. He writes of Jung Bahadur's high energy and talent, his knowledge of positions and his forthcomingness. He reminds MacGregor that Gorkhas eat in the early morning for the whole day so if he wants then to march at 7am, they must be roused at 4am. He advises MacGregor to be cheerful and kind and this will 'carry the Gorkhas'. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 12 December 1857.