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Extract from the English and Foreign Evangelical Review: Article 1: The Buddhist Revolution by Dr John Wilson which praises Hodgson's skills as a linguist, naturalist and able and public-spirited administrator. Handwritten copy of the extract, 2 sides, dated July 1871.

Extract, beginning with "On either side..." An excerpt from The English Governess by Anna Harriette Leonowens originally published in 1870. This is a typed sheet.

Extract from the Introduction of Markham's Tibet which writes about Hodgson's contribution to research. Handwritten copy of the extract, 4 sides, published 1876.

Extract from the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (No. 62, N.S.) to report on the Proceedings of the Asiatic Society for February 1844. The monthly meeting on the 6 February had been an occasion on which Members were afforded an opportunity to express their sentiments on the departure of Hodgson. Printed material, 1 partial copy of 3 sides, 1 fuller extract which includes more details of Hodgson's life and works, 4 sides. Also printed testimonials to Hodgson from the Journal for October 1844, printed material, 8 sides.

Extract from the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Vol. XLVII, Part I, 1878, pp.384-410, "On the Pála and the Sena Rájas of Bengal" by Dr Rájendralála Mitra, recording the details of a copper-plate donated by Mr Smith of Bhagalpur. Printed pamphlet with annotations, dated 1878.

Extract from the Proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal for January 1878, on the Early Life of Asoka submitted by Dr Rájendralála Mitra. It mentions Manuscript donations by Hodgson. Printed pamphlet with annotations, 1 item, January 1878.

Extract from "The World" concerning Hodgson's abilities and service in Nepal. Handwritten copy of the extract, 3 sides, dated 22 September 1875.

'Extract of a letter addressed to Colonel Sykes by Capt. Kittoe, dated Benares (Varanasi), 21 January 1849' in which he apologises for not writing sooner but he had delayed in the hope of sending more discoveries. In this he is disappointed but goes to Raja Griha and hopes that will change. He has for several months been examining 'a fine collection of Inscriptions from Bundelkhand and Gwalior' sent by Captain Ellis but he is finding difficulties in interpreting them. He is also working on an inscription from Sarnath. He describes what he has discovered so far. Kittoe hopes to be able to go into Nepal to look at Buddhist temples. He writes some of what he's learnt about Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples. Kittoe also hopes that when he has finished work at the College he will be able to visit the Western Caves. He is not sending his report awaiting more illustrations. Finally, he writes of the work of Captain A. Cunningham and how Kittoe thinks he is in error.

'Extract from a Letter addressed to Col. Sykes by William A. Fallon Esq. dated Elephanta, 16 February 1852' in which he writes of sending into the Government a large painting of the altar piece at Elephanta on a canvas nearly 7 feet long and 2 feet 2 inches high. He also sent other plans and elevations drawn to scale. He writes that Lord Falkland is pleased with the painting.

'Extract of a letter from Capt. Kittoe, addressed to Colonel Sykes, dated Gya, 2 March 1848' in which he writes that he fears little will be done that year as the weather is too hot and the authorities need to give permission. He sends with the letter some copies of inscriptions he has already done. He gives some details of these inscriptions and their locations. He also writes that he has 'a beauty of a model of a Siva temple of the 8th or 9th century which I promised at Benares'. He will restore that and others before sending to Sykes. He writes that he is reading H.H. Wilson's 'Vishnu Purana' in which he finds many of his own opinions confirmed.