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Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that he had last written to Hodgson on his way to meet the Rajah. They have left [bamsong] after Christmas after a final interview with the Dewan who had been extremely attentive. The Rajah had told Archibald Campbell that Hooker could start for [Lachen] in spring. Hooker had informed the Dewan that he was certainly going. Hooker does not foresee much difficulty, Campbell having given the Dewan a warning. Hooker writes that Campbell had insisted on one who speaks Hindustani and the only one was the heir apparent's servant. Hooker continues to report on the negotiations between Campbell and the Rajah. He then talks about the geology and vegetation of the area he is travelling through. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 28 December 1848.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes about his travels: no villages until Lachon which is cut off in June by the torrents. No-one in the plain has seen an Englishman before. They have good horses, but no yak. He writes of the vegetation and the vistas. Hooker writes that the route is very hard but wishes Hodgson could see this country; he is finding many new plants. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 12 sides, dated 28 May 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his last letter with its kind invitation to spend another season with Hodgson in Darjeeling. He hopes it will be possible. He is glad Hodgson has gone down to the Plains and will join him as soon as possible. He will be enroute for [Tongri] in two days and will visit Tapiding and Pemiongchi. Then he will need a few days to pack and send his specimens to Calcutta. He writes that Archibald Campbell is going to the border to the mouths of [Zestta] and [Mahi] and would like Hooker to accompany him but he doubts that he will this time. He meant to send Hodgson a cheque from his Calcutta agents but neglected to do so, therefore he sends one enclosed. He also sends Sabine's letter. He has written to Colville asking him to send Hooker's boxes. He also encloses Whelland's letter. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 29 December 1848.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is pleased to hear that Hodgson is active again and requests that Hodgson take care of himself particularly in the cold weather. He hopes to reach Hodgson by the 14-15th and they can go down to the foothills together. He hopes to get all his collections packed and sent off by the beginning of December. He is finding it hard to get plants and rhododendron seeds. He discusses the watershed with Hodgson; possibility of getting zoology specimens - too cold work he supposed. Hooker writes that Campbell sends his regards. He finishes by saying that Hodgsonii will stand. Handwritten, 5 sides, dated 29 October 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson to write that he had arrived in [Chomptura] the night before and hopefully Campbell will arrive the following day. He writes his conclusions concerning the flow of the rivers in the area and includes a sketch map. Handwritten, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 3 October, 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes of his pleasure in receiving Hodgson's letters and how he is now hastening to reply to Hodgson's of the 22nd. He writes concerning his and others' impressions of Tibet and its accessibility; of the geography that he has encountered. He includes a sketch to show the true bearing of two ridges he has explored. Handwritten, 12 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 4 October 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes in some details of his travels and includes sketch maps of some of the area. He writes how he has ascended to the "Perpetual Snow" and he repeatedly returns to descriptions of the snow. Handwritten, 24 sides, dated 4 September 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson expressing the distress that he has caused his friends by his present circumstances. He continues outlining his and Campbell's actions and interaction with the Durban and Rajah. Handwritten, 8 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 5 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he asks Hodgson, if he is free to meet him in town to say goodbye. He writes of somebody's illness and has little hope of the doctor making much difference. Handwritten, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope on which Hodgson has dated 5 May 1873.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for sending books and paper. He thanks Hodgson also for care of his specimens and for the compliments on Hooker's book. He writes about his discoveries and his father's rules on dedications. He writes about the company at Darjeeling and at some length about Archibald Campbell. Postscript on the front of the letter asks Hodgson to send empty notebooks and steel pens from his desk for which he encloses the key. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 8 sides, dated 7 August 1849.