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Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne thanks Hodgson for his two letters with their explanations and reassures him that Hodgson's work on Buddhist architecture is safe, apologising for not acknowledging it sooner. He will return Hodgson's when he has copied the Manuscript notes into a copy he has been able to find. He also apologises for not explaining himself clearly and continues to a more detailed explanation of Bapu Deva's speculations. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 26 August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne writes that he is laid on his back with leeches on his side for a touch of pleurisy, so is using an amanuensis to ask Hodgson to glance over a mixed list of words and notes which are peculiar to the middle or upper climate division of the Himalaya. He has written a synopsis so Hodgson can see how his Himalayan discoveries fit in. This synopsis will be expanded to a complete set of educational treatises with the aid of Hodgson's College of Translators. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 30th August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson, in which he writes of his forthcoming book on the Mutual Relations of the Sciences and how he wishes those who follow the Nyaya to also consider the Physical Sciences. He particularly asks for Hodgson's help in checking some of the proofs and providing further information. Ballantyne writes that he would like to visit Hodgson and when would be the best season to travel. He finishes by writing that he received a very encouraging letter from Prof. Wilson that morning and also good accounts from his children. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 5 August 1851.

Letter from James Robert Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for his prompt reply concerning Mrs Keough but to remonstrate against Hodgson's intended 'rebuke' about his own promptitude. Ballantyne states that Hodgson's letter suggests so much that he needs time to ponder it. He shortly hopes to send Hodgson his tract for village schools, "The Elements of the Chemistry of Common Life". He thanks Hodgson for the copy of Humboldt's letter copied by his wife, all the more pleasurable as it means Ballantyne will be able to keep it. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 1 September 1856.

Letter from James Summers to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is sending a proof of a completed page. He continues to discuss both the printing in the Phoenix and a separate reprint. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 12 October 1870. With accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from James Summers to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes further concerning the publication of the Papers on Buddhism. He asks Hodgson to send the money so he can purchase some Sanskrit type and for him to make any alterations that he requires. Summers sends a work on Chinese poetry for Hodgson. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 17 October 1870. With accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from James Summers to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is willing to reprint Hodgson's papers on the language of Nepal and asks about titles and any addendum that Hodgson might require. He also asks whether it would be possible to reprint Hodgson's papers from the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 28 February 1870.

Letter from James Tod to Henry Thomas Colebrooke to present to the Society some "Grants to Temple Coptic Inscriptions", dated 15th Nov 1827. The letter contains more general news as well as details of the plates. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides.

Letter from James Tod to William Huttmann, RAS Secretary, to donate a map of India from native authority printed on cloth, a Hindu ring dial, 2 chaps or stamps for marking the foreheads of pilgrims and 2 bracelets of elephant teeth. The letter provides descriptions of the donations. Dated 14th December, 1827, handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides.

Letter from James W. Redhouse, Secretary, to Bernard Quaritch in response to his letter of 14 May which suggested that he could make extra exertions if he were allowed 40% discount. The Council 'hopes your efforts will lead to extended sales' and therefore accepts his conditions. (Found on page 291)