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"Letter from Dr Campbell, on the Elevation of Peaks in the Himalaya, &c.: To the Secretaries Asiatic Society, Calcutta". Unbound pamphlet concerning the results of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of the Himalaya in 1847. With Hodgson's annotations, 3 pages, dated Darjeeling, 23 November 1848.

Letter from Dr Arthur John Arberry to Col. Hoysted in which he agrees with Mr Oldham that the Haram of Ali Riza has been described elsewhere. He writes that the copy of the "Ziyārat-nāmah" was not a very accurate one and had already been published in Iran. He suggests, "that Major Cunningham be thanked for his kindness in transmitting the copy of the pamphlet which will be placed in the Society's Library".

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he expected Peppé in Lucknow on 26 March. He writes that would be happy to send a man to Birdpore so that he can bring 'a part of the valuables here' to prepare an illustrated report. Or Peppé could send him items by registered post. He cannot commence the coloured drawings before May because his draftsmen are employed at Sikandra. Führer asks Peppé to send a Japanese art journal that he left with Peppé. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 31 March 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he hopes to visit Piprahwakot on 22 February. At present he is excavating 'a very old lion temple . . . at the home of Buddha Gautama'. Führer gives directions for the excavation at Piprahwa and writes that he has found a bronze urn with an inscription. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 3 February 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp to William Claxton Peppé at Birdpore, in which he acknowledges Peppé's plan of the excavation, photographs and copies of the inscription. He declares that the casket 'contains real relics of Lord Buddha' and is a 'great find'. Führer hopes to come to the excavation on 15 February when he will explore other mounds. He will be glad to see Peppé and Smith in his camp but warns them it is 'a trying ride' and he asks for notice of their arrival as he has difficulty getting provisions. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 24 January 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Camp Sagrawah to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he is finishing his work and goes tomorrow to Lori Kudan to examine another Asoka pillar. He hopes to arrive at Piprawakot on Friday evening but regrets it is impossible for him to do any excavation work as he has to go to Khajnapore, but his draftsman will prepare drawings and take photographs, if Peppé will permit. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 23 February 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he will be glad to receive Peppé's relics in small instalments. He has sent a report on Piprahwa to the Government along with photographs of the excavation and finds. He considers Dr. Hoey's translation of the inscription to be incorrect. He has sent Professor Bühler in Vienna copies of the photographs and a correct impression of the inscription. Führer has applied for leave due to him but it has not yet been sanctioned. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 21 April 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer at Camp Kapilavastu to W. C. Peppé in Birdpore, in which Führer congratulates Peppé on his excavation and asks him to look for an inscription. He accepts Peppé's invitation to see the excavation but cannot get away 'even for a day' because of the damage the coolies would do to his own excavation work. He hopes to come on 15 February and offers to take over Peppé's excavation. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 19 January 1898.

Letter from Dr Albertine Gaur to Barbara Ingham to inform her that the gold plates are not at the British Museum.

Letter from Dr Ahamad Hussain to Royal Asiatic Society to write about his contribution to the field of literature via his work, Erotic Sentiments in Indian Literature. He asks therefore to be considered for the Gold Medal or Burton Memorial medal. Typed letter with printed letterhead, dated 11 July 1983.