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Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he bemoans the length of time it takes for correspondence to pass between them. He mentions Eugene Burnouf and Mr [Thoby] Princep and the King of Nepal (see BHH/1/22) and discusses Manuscripts. Handwritten in French, dated 15 November 1837.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning matters of the Société Asiatique. He writes about Buddhist and Brahmin literature, about the Dalai Lama and about Sanskrit manuscripts. Appended is a list of 18 popular Hindu scriptures written in Nagari. Handwritten in French and Nagari script. 3 sides plus 1 appended, dated 15 July 1837.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes about his neglect in corresponding and to enclose a small pamphlet about the Chinese. He wonders whether Hodgson can obtain texts about Buddhism and Sanskrit. Jacquet writes about his researches and publications. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, with attached postscript, dated 14 September 1835.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he apologises for not having kept his promise of the previous letter concerning the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Calcutta. He discusses Tibetan language, philosophy and geography. Handwritten in French, 4 sides, dated 11 May 1836.

Letter from Eugène Jacquet to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Jacquet thanks Hodgson for letters and for the way in which he answers Jacquet's questions. He writes about various Tibetan Manuscripts and the wish to find more and learn more about Tibetan vocabulary. Handwritten in French, 8 sides, dated 1 May 1836.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson regarding Nathaniel Wallich bringing Hodgson's appeal concerning the repeal of his Honour and the mistake that has been made. Handwritten in French, dated 9 October, 1841.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf (1801-1852),Société Asiatique, Paris, France, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank Hodgson for his offer to purchase Sanskrit and Buddhist texts for the Society. He discusses various points concerning Buddhist literature. Handwritten in French with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 7 July 1834. On 4th side, with address, Hodgson has noted "Original letters to be read and returned to me."

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning Sanskrit manuscripts including Burnouf's gratitude for the gift of Prajnāpāramitā and 24 volumes of Manuscripts for the Société Asiatique. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 5 June 1837.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank Hodgson for putting manuscripts at Burnouf's service. The letter includes discussion on scriptures like Trikāndaśesa, Saddharmapundarika etc., historical manuscripts relating to Nepal. Handwritten in French, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 4 July 1845.

Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson to discuss Buddhist manuscripts that Burnouf is studying. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 29 [November] 1839.