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Letter from Albrecht Weber to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his kind comments on his essay on the Nakshatra. He is grateful for the chance to study the works that Hodgson has given him. He writes about the politics at Oxford University. The second part of his essay will soon come from the press. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 21 August 1861.

Letter from Albrecht Weber to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he concurs with Hodgson distress at seeing his collection in a corner of the library in Calcutta. He writes that the material he presented to the Institut de France in memory of Eugène Burnouf will be visited by the Russian expert, Dr Anton Schiefner. He relates that Professor Schott has not received a copy of Hodgson's work on Turanian languages. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 24 April 1860.

A letter with two pages expressing deepest sympathy to Patricia. He writes about meeting Stuart when they were both Prisoners-of-War and his admiration for Stuart's later career.

Letter from Alexa Barrow to W.E.D. Allen in which she writes that she is arranging for the despatch of Russian Embassies to those on his list. She also advises upon a nickname. Dated 11 July 1972.

Letter from Alexa Barrow to W.E.D. Allen in which she thanks Allen for his letter and telegram. Skelton's library is to be valued and disposed of by Magg's Booksellers, she therefore asks about a note she has found of her father's which promises books to Allen. She suggests that Maggs takes these books to London with him for Allen to collect. Dated: 17 December 1970.

Letter from Alexa Barrow to W.E.D. Allen to write that she has packed up the books in the hope that John Maggs will take them to London with him. She will also send the photographs and pencilled note about the Marco Polo manuscript. She sends a list of the books that she has found (list with the letter). Dated: 9 January 1971.

Letter from Alexa Barrow to W.E.D. Allen to thank Allen for his letter and to write about the future prosecution of the soldier who "Killed" her father. Undated.

A letter expressing his, and Astrid's sympathy to Patricia.

Letter from Alexander Csoma de Koros to Brian Houghton Hodgson acknowledging the receipt of a pamphlet sent by Hodgson. He writes to try to clarify some points on Buddhism and the Tibetan alphabet and language which the two men are disputing. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 29 April, 1830.

Letter from Alexander Cunningham, archaeologist, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to discuss his explorations of Buddhist archaeology. He concludes by informing about the zoological specimens he has managed to obtain. Handwritten, 7 sides, dated 24 April 1851.