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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has told Mallet about Weight's pamphlet and his impression that Gridlestone knew nothing about it. He writes more on his opinion of the situation and then switches to say he cannot remember who told him about Smith's trial and that Mrs Hooker has asked him to take charge of bringing Harriet to the Hodgson's which may delay their arrival. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 3 sides with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 16 July 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has Sunday things to do in town but will be with Hodgson on Tuesday. He will bring his bag in case he needs to stay the night depending on how much they can get through. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides, dated 16 March 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has sent his copy of some Papers to Haughton some time ago and when he returns them Campbell will send Stocqueler's to Hodgson.. He suggests that an occasional note from Hodgson to Haughton would be useful. Campbell had written to Sir G.C saying that "Nepal trade concerned him deeply independent of the passage into Thibet". Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 17 October 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that Colonel Haughton is here at last and he has given him Hodgson's address. Campbell has asked Haughton to visit him as he is still unwell. Haughton is back with a Pension from the Navy of £200 a year on compulsory retirement and is talking of setting up at Beaugham. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 17 September 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Campbell writes that the Society agrees about having Alcock on the Deputation if the time will suit him. However the Secretary does not want the Society to reprint Hodgson's Trade Paper. Campbell does not, as yet, know the time of the Deputation. He has promised to be at the William Taylor Lecture on the evening of the 25th and also to take 2 of the girls to the Exhibition on the same day. He asks if they may call at Hodgson's around 5pm. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides, with accompanying envelope. Dated 18 April, 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that as Hodgson is to see Gridlestone (Charles Gridlestone, British resident) and Sir L. Mallet (Sir Louis Mallet CB PC), he may wish to have the full sketch of Relations up to Campbell's time which he sends. In a postscript he writes that he has been invited to Vienna and is sorely perplexed as to what to do. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides, dated 20 April 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he addresses Hodgson's concerns that the "Venice fever was cropping up again". He suggests that, if it continues to the Spring, Hodgson must give his wife a change. Campbell writes that everyone is reading "Lawrence's Life" and that Campbell takes every opportunity to discredit the Nepal portion. He writes about "Geo Campbell visited Willies station t'other day... My first acquaintance was a pleasant surprise...not however a likeable man". Campbell then suggests that "no doubt my name and other manners are uncommon bad!" but suggests Lawrence is alienating the B.C.S. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 23 December, 1872.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson thanking Hodgson for the grapes which were very good and Ayres is a gentleman for bringing them. He is free from pain but very weak. He asks that Hodgson return his enclosures when Hodgson has finished with them and that he will send his copy of Brian's Nipal Papers to Colonel Haughton. Campbell writes his news of affairs in Sikkim and Tibet and that he had written to George Campbell expressing his opinion that the Raja would meet with great opposition to his news. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 23 September 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that the Duke has given them very short notice. He asks whether Hodgson knows where Alcock is and whether it is within reach and if he will telegraph Alcock to come up. Campbell will see Hodgson at 11am tomorrow and go on from their meeting to the Society of Arts. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 24 April 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes he is still not well, losing flesh but glad that all matters of prospective interest to them at Alderney had come off satisfactorily. He has nothing to say about Tibet or Nepal since seeing Hodgson but he has written to George Campbell with a view of keeping him up to date with his concerns re the Darjeeling Railway into Tibet and expresses his opinion on the matter. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 side with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 25 August 1873.