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Correspondence with Sir Rutherford Alcock, KCB (1809 - 1897) who was the first British diplomatic representative to live in Japan. This is a set of five letters between Hodgson and Alcock, dating to 1873.

Copy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Rutherford Alcock in which he talks of meeting Alcock at a mutual friend's, Dr Jackson, and their conversation on matters such as Nepal and Pekin. Hodgson would like to talk with Alcock cnocerning the Russia situation and writes when he will be available after his visit to Dr Hooker at Kew. Hodgson writes about the possibilities of trade between the Himalayan countries and China. Handwritten (not in Hodgson's hand), 8 sides, dated 10 March 1873.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that Alcock would be glad to see Hodgson on either the 13th or 14th. Hodgson notes on reverse that he saw Alcock at Kew and wrote to him on his return to town. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 12 March 1873.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has read Hodgson's Papers but will not yet return them as he wishes to become more familiar with their contents. He writes about Geographical Lectures of the British Association at Bradford and looking for contributors to give papers. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 10 April 1873. With accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson.

Correspondence with W R Hunt. Two letters from Hunt to Hodgson concerning Mr Cooper and Sir Louis Mallet, dating to March 1873.

Letter from Sir Louis Mallet to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that he will be happy to see Hodgson the following day at the India Office. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 14 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Draft memo from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Louis Mallet in which Hodgson informs Mallet of some of the distances between places in Nepal and Tibet. Handwritten, 2 sides, undated.

Letter from E.L. Brandreth to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he will send the Papers once they are printed; meantime he wishes to show Hodgson his map on which he would like Hodgson's opinion. Brandreth therefore invites Hodgson to lunch. Brandreth's wife sends Mrs Hodgson her regards and asks that she will accompany Hodgson to the lunch. Hodgson has written on the blank side of paper some notes regarding Russia and Tibet. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 5 March [1873].

In 1978 two Special General Meetings were called and these were preceded by a Special Council Meeting on 7th March. These meetings were concerned with the financial state of the Society and the possibility of selling some of its possessions in order to boost its finances and secure a long-term future. The material associated with these Meetings are:

Special Council Meeting 7 March 1978

• A letter from the President explaining his reasoning for calling the Special Meeting, dated 5 March 1978
• 'Reflections on the Presidential memorandum of 5 March 1978'.

• Correspondence expressing views on the memorandum and decisions made at the meeting, 3 letters, dated 7 - 28 March 1978.

  Special General Meeting 26 July 1978

• Agenda for Special General Meeting with Statement by the President, sent out 30 June 1978.
• Copy of the signed Minutes for the Meeting on 26 July 1978.
• Correspondence from Fellows expressing their views or giving apologies prior to the meeting, 14 letters, dated 7 - 25 July 1978.

• Correspondence from Fellows after the meeting expressing their response to the outcome, 16 letters dated 26 July - 22 August 1978.

  Special General Meeting 7 December 1978

• Correspondence and paperwork regarding the requisitioning by some Members of another Special General Meeting to reconsider the outcome of the Meeting of 26 July, 19 items, dated 2 August 1978 - 14 November 1978.
• Agenda, Minutes and Statements for the Special General Meeting, 5 items, dated 14 November - 7 December 1978.
• Correspondence with Fellows concerning the forthcoming meeting, 55 items, dated 14 September - 7 December 1978.
• Correspondence from Fellows after the meeting to express their views, 10 letters, dated 10 December 1978 - 2 January 1979. Press Statement from the Director, dated 11 December 1978.

Three Special General Meetings were held in 1979 and a further Meeting in 1980. The meetings on 9 January and 8 February 1979 concerned the granting of leases for the parts of the property. The meeting of the 8 November 1979 concerned increasing the subscription rates for Fellows. The Special General Meeting on 8 May 1980 concerned the creating of Library Associates and some other amendments to the Byelaws. The material associated with these Meetings is:

Special General Meeting 9 January 1979

• Notice of the Special General Meeting, associated papers and Minutes for the Meeting, 6 items.

• Associated correspondence, 3 letters, dated 2 November 1978 - 29 January 1979.

  Special General Meeting 8 February 1979

• Notice of the Special General Meeting and a letter from the Director, 2 items, dated 19 January 1979.

  Special General Meeting 8 November 1979

• Notice of the Special General Meeting, dated 12 October 1979

• Correspondence from Fellows concerning the Special General Meeting, 7 items, dated 21 October - 30 November 1979.

  Special General Meeting 8 May 1980

• Agenda and Notice for the Special General Meeting, 2 items, undated.