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Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he hastens to repair the friendship between himself and Hodgson and states how hard it is to bear the accusations against him. He continues to write of the details of their imprisonment. Handwritten, 12 sides, dated 14 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he bemoans the dearth of European news. He writes about places he is trying to reach, the state of maps, of Campbell's report, the flora and animals of the region, and of his expected route. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 14 January [1849].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks for letters, stores and papers. He writes about his travels, of Campbell, of writing to Subine. He writes about ponds at 4-5000ft which have subterranean draining. He has found few plant samples. Hooker informs Hodgson that Campbell was unwell during the time they were together. Handwritten, 10 sides, dated 14 January [1850].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that he had arrived at [Zitaljah] the previous day. He agrees that all Hodgson says about Nepal is true. He discusses some publication and his relationship with Hodgson. Handwritten, 9 sides, dated 15 April 1850.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he reflects on his sadness in losing his dog who, in a bad habit of running on ahead of him, had fallen into a river. He asks that Hodgson send the news to Campbell as he cannot bear to write about it twice. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 15 August 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his letter and reminisces about his time in the Himalayas and comments on the Chinese authorities. Hooker has been staying with the treasurer of the Royal Institution who has a superb property. He writes of other mutual acquaintances. Handwritten, 7 sides, dated 15 October 1879.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he continues to relate his journey through the region, illustrating his route with a sketch map. Handwritten, 16 sides, dated 15 September 1849. With accompanying envelope.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that he has arrived in Lachung and was glad to receive Hodgson's letters. He writes of the country he has passed through, thanks Hodgson for rupees and asks if he will obtain certain items for him. He also includes some sketch maps of the area. Handwritten, 8 sides + 2 additional sketches, and accompanying envelope, dated 16 August, 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is still imprisoned and is unsure of the Dewar's plans for them. He keeps occupied by puzzling about geographical matters. Handwritten, 12 sides, dated 16 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. A short note to say that the good weather taking him out prevents him writing a more detailed description. Handwritten, 1 side, with accompanying envelope, dated 16 September 1849.