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Letter from G. Clark to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Clark writes that he is sending Hodgson an Indian Paper and an article pertinent to their previous conversation concerning trade. Handwritten with embossed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 6 May 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Mr Macnabb in which Hodgson thanks Macnabb for tackling the great Mr Hammond and Hodgson congratulates Macnabb on his success as seen by an article in The Times. He continues to express his opinions on the Chinese Emperor and Cabinet. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 24 July 1873.

Draft letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to W.W. Hunter in which he writes that he assumes from Hunter's letter that he is in India and hopes that it is in the hills. He writes about the deputation and about the different parties involved in the discussion regarding Nepal and surrounding regions. Hodgson mentions Campbell and Gridlestone, Mr Wright and the Governor-General. In a postscript Hodgson reveals that he has just found out that Nepal is again at war with Tibet and wonders how the Chinese authorities will react. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides, dated 14 June 1873.

Letter from Thomas George Montgomerie to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Montgomerie writes that he was sad to hear that Hodgson had been unwell and that all his letters had arrived safely in India. He writes on his concerns for the frontier in India and regarding Russia trying to penetrate via China and Tibet into India. He writes his opinion regarding Jung Bahadur. Montgomerie also writes of an exploration to Lhasa but does not think he will have chance to meet the explorer. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 12 July 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Copy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Douglas Forsyth in which he writes of his appreciation of Forsyth's discourse on Central Asia and the timely revival of the subject. Hodgson writes that at the Society of Arts meeting he wished that Forsyth had given him some hint that he would be called upon to speak. Hodgson continues to write concerning Central Asia. Hodgson encloses a pamphlet to further inform Forsyth of his advocacy for the region. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, dated 21 April 1877.

Copy of a Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to the Editor of the Geographical Magazine in which he writes about seeing the topic of trans-Himalayan commerce in the current issue of the magazine and then continues to air his opinion. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides, dated 16 May 1877.

Letter from Thomas Aubrecht to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that Messrs. Trubner had sent him a copy of Hodgson's Miscellaneous Essays. He thanks Hodgson for the gift and praises his perseverance and sagaciousness. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 20 February 1880.

Letter from Arthur Grote to Brian Houghton Hodgson to send Hodgson the Papers of the the Rajinder which show both sides of the controversy. He will also send by book post the 2 volumes of the Indian Antiquary which contain reviews of the "Buddha Gaya". On reverse of letter Hodgson has written notes concerning Rajendra. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 23 June [1880].

Three envelopes to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Do not seem to accompany any of the letters. All addressed to him at Darjeeling.

Comparative Vocabulary of the Kiranti. "Comparative vocabulary of the several languages (dialects) of the celebrated people called Kirântis, now occupying the Eastern most province of the Kingdom of Nêpal, or the basin of the river Arun, which province is named after them, Kirânt. By B.H. Hodgson B.C.S." Sheets of vocabulary comparing English, Rodong or Chámlingu, Rúngchlíngbúng, Chlingtángya, Náchheríng, Wáling, Yákha, Chouraśya, Kulúnģya and Thulunģgya. Handwritten, 6 large sheets, 11 sides, undated.