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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that Hodgson's letter sent to Mull had followed him to Denmark House and he had that day read it with Hooker. Campbell doubts Agerton will try another fall with Kew gardens during his present ministry. Campbell had an interesting time with the Highlanders but found that the English language is inadequate as a means of getting at their thoughts and idiosyncrasies. Campbell had a letter from the Duke telling him the name of the new agent who does not speak Gaelic so Campbell had suggested that the Duke would be long in the predicament of an Indian district to which a magistrate or Collector is appointed who could not master Hindustani. Campbell's own Gaelic is not as good as in his youth but finds those who knew him before will not speak to him in English. One old man, though Campbell knew he knew some English would not talk to Campbell in English for fear of not saying his request well. Campbell had to ask one of his sisters to help with his understanding the man. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 10 sides with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 3 October 1872.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he suggests Dr Weight will be very useful to Mallet if obstruction comes from those living in Nepal postulating that Hodgson's and Campbell's is an old story. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 3 June 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes to send enclosures back and comments favourably on the tone of Sir L. Mallet's letter suggesting he sounds like an 'Indian of the olden times" though he is not an Indian at all. Campbell surmises that the Tibetans that Cooper saw at Calcutta were dependents of the Dewar. Campbell suggests that Cooper's answer to his question concerning the use of 'the Lamas' in his book was elusive. Campbell had the Treaty before him when he wrote his letter to Hodgson the previous day and has Chapter one ready to support his claims about 1792 and 1801 if needed. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, dated 29 May 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Campbell writes that he is pleased that Hodgson has had 'young Brian' to stay as he is a nice boy, as is Campbell's godson. He hopes both will turn out as chips off the old block. He advises Hodgson, that when he goes to Kew to look at the 'Hindoo vase' given to Hooker as he would appreciate Hodgson's opinion on it in connection with serpent worship. Hooker had exhibited it at the Anthropological Society at a reading on the subject by Mr Wake. Campbell thinks it is time for people who know about the Indian [treaties] from [Peshauwe to Debevoghue], Assam to speak out about trade. Campbell had given a resume of Hodgson's Paper on 'Trade to Nipal from India" two years previously to the Society of Acts. He is considering reproducing it, alongside something on the Darjeeling route of Trade to Thibet. He states that the Japan Paper to be published in English is a remarkable venture and comments upon the Editor's difficulties. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 5 sides with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 28 January 1873. Also calling card for Phillips, Goldsmith &C., Coral Merchant with handwritten sums on reverse.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson to write that Campbell has sent the enclosed for Hodgson's perusal and return and that he had thought it best to tell Hooker. In so doing he had said that without knowledge in detail he was not able to answer [Eliaes] but would be glad of the means of letting him down when next they meet. Campbell does not think it right to pass on Toe's letter or to have tackled E. at Hodgson's table but thought that Hodgson would be please to see Toe's explanations. Campbell writes that George Campbell has addressed the Government of India "strangely" on applying to Pekin about trade with Tibet. Campbell promises to send his letter. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 28 August 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is glad Hodgson is back from Brighton. Campbell has no insight into India Office operations - Sir L Mallet took no notice of the calling card Campbell had left. Campbell had written to the Duke of Argyll after the Deputation who had just replied to say that the letter had been sent on to Gridlestone and he had been sent Gridlestone's remarks. These he will send on to Hodgson when they come back from [Toe]. He asks whether Toe has refused his knighthood, if he has Campbell feels he has done wrong to science. Campbell and his wife had been to a garden party at the Duke of Argyll's and were introduced to Lord Lawrence by his brother, Sir George. The Duke was cordial and had introduced them to Princess Louise who is bright and happy looking with a simple manner and strong German accent. One of Campbell's sisters is ill in Scotland so he is unsure whether he may have to travel there. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 27 May 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes he is still not well, losing flesh but glad that all matters of prospective interest to them at Alderney had come off satisfactorily. He has nothing to say about Tibet or Nepal since seeing Hodgson but he has written to George Campbell with a view of keeping him up to date with his concerns re the Darjeeling Railway into Tibet and expresses his opinion on the matter. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 side with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 25 August 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that the Duke has given them very short notice. He asks whether Hodgson knows where Alcock is and whether it is within reach and if he will telegraph Alcock to come up. Campbell will see Hodgson at 11am tomorrow and go on from their meeting to the Society of Arts. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 24 April 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson thanking Hodgson for the grapes which were very good and Ayres is a gentleman for bringing them. He is free from pain but very weak. He asks that Hodgson return his enclosures when Hodgson has finished with them and that he will send his copy of Brian's Nipal Papers to Colonel Haughton. Campbell writes his news of affairs in Sikkim and Tibet and that he had written to George Campbell expressing his opinion that the Raja would meet with great opposition to his news. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 23 September 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he addresses Hodgson's concerns that the "Venice fever was cropping up again". He suggests that, if it continues to the Spring, Hodgson must give his wife a change. Campbell writes that everyone is reading "Lawrence's Life" and that Campbell takes every opportunity to discredit the Nepal portion. He writes about "Geo Campbell visited Willies station t'other day... My first acquaintance was a pleasant surprise...not however a likeable man". Campbell then suggests that "no doubt my name and other manners are uncommon bad!" but suggests Lawrence is alienating the B.C.S. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 23 December, 1872.