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Letter from Léon Feer, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge the sending of copies of the pamphlet containing a detailed account of Hodgson's official and other services. He praises Hodgson's contributions in the field of scientific knowledge; and gives information about the deposit of the pamphlet in the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, and the Buddhist manuscripts sent earlier by Hodgson, now in the library of the Société Asiatique, Paris. Hodgson's title note with date of receipt is on the accompanying envelope. Letter, handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 4 December 1883.

Letter from Leo S. Chang, Peking University, to Angus Graham to tell of his plans to attend the seminars and dinner arranged by Henry Rosemont in honour of Graham. He also thanks Graham for reading the initial manuscript of "The Philosophical Foundation of Han Fei's Political Theory" and the suggestions that Graham made. Chang writes of a Mr Liu Xiao-gan who wishes to meet Graham and of the research work they plan to do together.

Letter from L'Envoyé extraordinaire, Légation de France aux Etats-Unis del Amerique du Nord to say a mistake was made in giving Hodgson the Ordre royal de la Légion d'honneur. It was meant for a Hodgson in Washington. Handwritten in French with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 26 November 1840. Also accompanying envelope with note from Hodgson referring to his appeal against the withdrawal and to another corrective official announcement and the letter related to it. Hodgson sent his appeal to the French Chancellor of Orders (Letter and Decoration) through his botanist friend Dr. Wallich. The revocation was in fact an error caused by mistaken identity of the actual awardee. Once this was realised the award was restored to Hodgson.

Letter from Lee Yearley, Chair, Religious Studies, Stanford University, to Angus Graham to inform him of the upcoming opening at the university for a specialist in premodern indigenous Chinese thought. A separate sheet gives a description of the position.

Letter from Lee Yearley, Stanford University, to Angus Graham to express his delight that Reason and Spontaneity will soon be out. He asks if Graham has considered a paperback edition of Chuang Tzu to be used by students. He also writes that he has had a productive sabbatical and may contact Graham to discuss some matters.

Letter from Lee Tsung-ying to Angus Graham to describe his experience of reading Li Shang-yin's poem in English and to make some comments on Graham's book. Letter originally located in an off-print of James J.Y. Liu's "Li Shang-yin's poem The Ornamental Zither". JAOS 85.2. (1966).

Letter from Lee Tsung-ying to Angus Graham to thank Graham for being willing to review Dr Wong Man's book. He then continues to discuss Poems of the Late T'ang. Letter originally located in an off-print of James J.Y. Liu's "Li Shang-yin's poem The Ornamental Zither". JAOS 85.2. (1966)

Letter from Le Ministre de L'Interieur to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris, replying on behalf of the Premier Counsul concerning Manning's letters to him regarding his intention of going to China, dated 6 ventose an 11 (25th February 1803) 1 piece, 2 sides. Also handwritten copy of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Le Ministre de L'Interieur to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris, concerning his request for permission to see La Grammaire Chinoise. Dated 11 Pluviouse an 12 (1 February 1804). Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Le Grand Chancelier de l'Ordre royal de la Légion d'honneur to Brian Houghton Hodgson to certify that Hodgson was named as Chevalier de l'Ordre Royal de al Légion d'honneur. Printed material with handwritten annotations, in French, 1 side, dated 13 November 1838.