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Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson, in which he writes of his forthcoming book on the Mutual Relations of the Sciences and how he wishes those who follow the Nyaya to also consider the Physical Sciences. He particularly asks for Hodgson's help in checking some of the proofs and providing further information. Ballantyne writes that he would like to visit Hodgson and when would be the best season to travel. He finishes by writing that he received a very encouraging letter from Prof. Wilson that morning and also good accounts from his children. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 5 August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne writes that he is laid on his back with leeches on his side for a touch of pleurisy, so is using an amanuensis to ask Hodgson to glance over a mixed list of words and notes which are peculiar to the middle or upper climate division of the Himalaya. He has written a synopsis so Hodgson can see how his Himalayan discoveries fit in. This synopsis will be expanded to a complete set of educational treatises with the aid of Hodgson's College of Translators. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 30th August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne thanks Hodgson for his two letters with their explanations and reassures him that Hodgson's work on Buddhist architecture is safe, apologising for not acknowledging it sooner. He will return Hodgson's when he has copied the Manuscript notes into a copy he has been able to find. He also apologises for not explaining himself clearly and continues to a more detailed explanation of Bapu Deva's speculations. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 26 August 1851.

Letter from James Prinsep, Secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, to Sir Alexander Johnston, Vice-President of the Royal Asiatic Society, to accompany the sending of the package to the RAS by Brian Houghton Hodgson re his publication about Nepal Zoology and suggesting that they pursue Sir William Jardine's option for publication. Accompanying the letter is a list of subscribers and the number of copies they are willing to purchase. Handwritten, 8 sides, dated 6 August 1837.

Letter from James Prinsep, Secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to forward the medal and letter from the Asiatic Society of Paris which they had opened and shown at the last meeting the Asiatic Society. He also includes extracts from letters concerning Hodgson's publications from both Prinsep and from Mr Wilson, President of the Bombay Society. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 6 September 1838, 29th October 1838.

Letter from James Legge to Bernard Quaritch to thank him for the list of books that Quaritch had sent and to tell him about an impressive copy of the Shanghai Imperial Dictionary which he had seen. Handwritten 1 side, dated 29 February 1884.

Letter from James Kraft, Witter Bynner Foundation, to Angus Graham to explain that after much deliberation it has been decided not to use Graham's essay as an introduction to Bynner's Laotzu as they felt Graham's essay was not in sympathy with the translation. They however send recompense for his work and travels.

Letter from James Kraft, Witter Bynner Foundation, to Angus Graham to explain about the essay he has asked Graham to write for a translation by Bynner. With the letter is a printed biographical sketch of Bynner.

Letter from James J.Y. Liu to Angus Graham to thank Graham for sending a copy of Poems of the Late T'ang and to inform Graham that he had written a review for JAOS. He also informs Graham that he has a new baby daughter. 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 James Clark, Editorial Director, to Angus Graham to inform of developments in the publication, payments Graham will received, and to ask for any map references he requires.