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Letter from Sir John Rolt to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he discusses religious and philosophical matters. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 11 June 1868.

A letter expressing sympathy to Patricia. John writes that he may have met Stuart in 1953 through SOAS. He has admired Stuart's tremendous determination and strength of character which enabled him to overcome the horrors of the war and to forge a brilliant and adventurous career in Asia, and in quieter academic pastures in England.

Letter from Sir James Ranaldl Martin to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes about Scott's abscesses in his bowel but also upon the importance of hill stations and the evidence that Hodgson was able to give. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 14 October 1864.

Letter from Sir Henry Yule to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that Lieutenant Garnier of the French Navy is in China preparing to penetrate Tibet and has written to Yule to ask for questions of interest about the area. Yule is therefore asking Hodgson's advice. He writes how little is known from the Europeans who have been to Lhasa and mentions Thomas Manning and Vanderput, a Dutchman. The Asiatic Society have sent Yule some copies of Hodgson's letter on Buddhism and Yule sends some to Hodgson. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 1 July 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey expressing his gratitude for being made an honorary member, with copy outgoing letter stating that his annual subscription would be waived, dated 15 December 1966–30 January 1967. According to the printed lists, however, Sir Harold Bailey did not appear to have been elected as an Honorary Member. He had served on the Council but remained an Ordinary Fellow of the Society.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to the President, Royal Asiatic Society, to express his surprise and gratitude at being nominated for the Gold Medal. He also inquires whether he will be expected to give a lecture on its Presentation. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 22 December 1971.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to accept the nomination of Vice-President, to agree upon the inscription and to provide the title of his lecture. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 19 February 1972.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform her that he had received the Medal safely. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 1 May 1972.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to the Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society to state that nominations for the Committee for the award of the Gold Medal might better be received at the following Council Meeting. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 1 April 1965.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to RAS Secretary to write that a student at Cambridge, Peter Khoroche, would like to compete for the Prize Essay and could he therefore be sent a copy of the advertisement and latest form. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 24 January 1967.