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].
Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton 1817-1911 Botanist, ExplorerLetter 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].
Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton 1817-1911 Botanist, ExplorerLetter 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.
Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton 1817-1911 Botanist, ExplorerLetter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his letter and informs him that his watch has arrived safely. They caught a small black cobra the other day and a most beautiful green snake about 4 feet long. Hooker writes of some of his observations, that he is returning Strachey and the Athenaeum. He is hoping for supplies from Calcutta and asks Hodgson to forward certain items when they arrive. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 5 sides, dated 13 August 1849.
Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton 1817-1911 Botanist, ExplorerLetter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes from his imprisonment. He sends copies of Campbell's letters which will supply Hodgson with the main facts. He includes notes concerning where they have travelled. Hooker writes of his and Campbell's imprisonment and questioning and concludes that it is a "storm in a wash-hand-basin". Handwritten, 26 sides, dated 12 November 1849.
Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton 1817-1911 Botanist, ExplorerLetter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for the cheese and biscuits which have arrived though not yet the butter. He expects to be at [Choongtau] for several days. They are having good weather. He writes about the Humboldt book that he is reading. In a postscript he says that he has done the right thing about the [Kingar] Pass and that Campbell finally sent word. Hooker will keep Hodgson's watch for a few days and then return it. With accompanying envelope. Handwritten 3 sides, dated, 12 August 1849.
Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton 1817-1911 Botanist, ExplorerLetter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that he was waiting to finish Gill before writing to Hodgson, which he has done by stealing minutes out of days and nights of other work. He is disappointed with both volumes of the book and states some of his criticisms. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 1 March 1880.
Hooker Sir Joseph Dalton 1817-1911 Botanist, ExplorerLetter from Joseph Héliodore Garcin de Tassy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank Hodgson for his letter and to send him his Paper on Bhutan. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 3 March 1859.
Tassy Joseph Héliodore Garcin de 1794-1878 OrientalistLetter from Joseph Dart, Secretary at East India Company, to Thomas Manning. This letter informs him that the Court will not undertake to defray any expenses Manning has incurred in bringing the Chinese men to England and that they have no need of them at the College. Dated 8th January 1818. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides
Letter from Joseph Barnard Davis to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank Hodgson for his letters and loan of a portfolio of materials which he considers very valuable and of great interest to study. He asks permission to make copies of them and makes comments upon his investigations. Handwritten, 8 sides, dated 6 April 1859.
Davis Joseph Barnard 1801-1881 Physician, craniologist