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Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He apologises for the paper he is using as all his writing paper has been used up on the accompanying journal which will explain to Hodgson what he has been doing. He writes of his surprise at the geology of the Himalayas and that he has collected rhododendrons and seeds for his father. He is thinking of staying a day or two at Pemiongchi. He writes about [Chamamaya] being a splendid fellow. There is a list of his food requirements and he asks Hodgson to send [Burchess] and Co. if he thinks appropriate. Handwritten, 1 piece, undated [1848-1850].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he comments on the enclosed letter to the Times on the Value of Bhootan (Bhutan). Handwritten, 4 sides, with newspaper article by Hooker, and 2 sheets of notes by Hodgson. Newspaper letter dated 27 December [1873].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he forgot to send Hodgson the desk key. Hooker writes that he has written home for a splendid telescope. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 8 August 1849.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.