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Handwritten extract from the beginning of chapter 4 of Hunter's Annals of rural Bengal (1868).. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, undated (book published in 1868).

This book contains extracts from the book titled L'histoire universelle des missions catho liques , II, published in 1957. These include chapters written by Henri Bernard-Maitre under the titles: "Le père Ricci et les missions de Chine"; "Le père de nobili et les missions de l'Inde", "Les Missions de Chines Après 1644"; "La rencontre du padroado et du patronato: l'affrontement des méthodes"; and "Les réactions européennes a l'ouvre missionaire". A chapter written by E. Jarry under the title "La querelles des rites" is also included.

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.