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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 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. 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 of his sadness at the news of Lord Auckland's death and of Hooker's regard for Lord Auckland. Lord Ashburton seems to have written the portents to Hooker's father, whose brother, Mr Baring, will probably succeed Auckland in the Admiralty. Hooker has had "infamous weather". Hooker requests that Hodgson not put himself out by travelling to meet him but would be delighted if Hodgson were to come. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 24 February, 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that being "horridly hard up for somebody to talk to I take up my pen…" The weather has been indifferent with mist and snow and though he has ventured into Tibet twice has little further to add to his previous descriptions. Hooker continues to describe both the climate and the geography in which he finds himself and writes about possible future plans. Handwritten, 9 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 23 September, 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he had been sent for questioning and when he had asked why he was imprisoned had been given the impression that it was an accident but a necessary one. He continues to write about his and Campbell's discomforts and difficulties but that they are happy that they are now together. He also writes to thank Hodgson for his letter and his concerns and efforts on Hooker's behalf. Handwritten, 28 sides, dated 23 November 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson from Lachung. He writes of his travels, the geography and scenery, plants that he has been collecting. It includes a sketch map of the area. Handwritten, 10 sides + sketch map, and accompanying envelope, dated 22 August 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that their friend is in trouble and he is going to meet him; connected with dealings with the Rajah. Hooker writes about the "libellus geographicus". He writes that his father is publishing extracts from his "private letters" and hopes he can trust his judgment. He is looking forward to seeing Hodgson and will write again with details from Pemiongchi. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 21 December, [1848].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his letters. They have been marched from [the Zeeta]. The Dewar is behaving "most extraordinarily and is greatly agitated". Hooker writes about their latest interview with the Dewar. Handwritten, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 21 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he continues to write about his travels and how stimulating he finds them. He includes a sketch to illustrate a precipitous spur. He asks Hodgson to find him Strachey's paper on the [Pinder] glacier. Handwritten, 14 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 19 September 1849.