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Extract from "The World" concerning Hodgson's abilities and service in Nepal. Handwritten copy of the extract, 3 sides, dated 22 September 1875.

Extract from the Proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal for January 1878, on the Early Life of Asoka submitted by Dr Rájendralála Mitra. It mentions Manuscript donations by Hodgson. Printed pamphlet with annotations, 1 item, January 1878.

Extract from the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Vol. XLVII, Part I, 1878, pp.384-410, "On the Pála and the Sena Rájas of Bengal" by Dr Rájendralála Mitra, recording the details of a copper-plate donated by Mr Smith of Bhagalpur. Printed pamphlet with annotations, dated 1878.

Extract from the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (No. 62, N.S.) to report on the Proceedings of the Asiatic Society for February 1844. The monthly meeting on the 6 February had been an occasion on which Members were afforded an opportunity to express their sentiments on the departure of Hodgson. Printed material, 1 partial copy of 3 sides, 1 fuller extract which includes more details of Hodgson's life and works, 4 sides. Also printed testimonials to Hodgson from the Journal for October 1844, printed material, 8 sides.

Extract from the Introduction of Markham's Tibet which writes about Hodgson's contribution to research. Handwritten copy of the extract, 4 sides, published 1876.

Extract, beginning with "On either side..." An excerpt from The English Governess by Anna Harriette Leonowens originally published in 1870. This is a typed sheet.

Extract from the English and Foreign Evangelical Review: Article 1: The Buddhist Revolution by Dr John Wilson which praises Hodgson's skills as a linguist, naturalist and able and public-spirited administrator. Handwritten copy of the extract, 2 sides, dated July 1871.

This book contains extracts from the book titled L'histoire universelle des missions catho liques , II, published in 1957. These include chapters written by Henri Bernard-Maitre under the titles: "Le père Ricci et les missions de Chine"; "Le père de nobili et les missions de l'Inde", "Les Missions de Chines Après 1644"; "La rencontre du padroado et du patronato: l'affrontement des méthodes"; and "Les réactions européennes a l'ouvre missionaire". A chapter written by E. Jarry under the title "La querelles des rites" is also included.

Handwritten extract from the beginning of chapter 4 of Hunter's Annals of rural Bengal (1868).. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, undated (book published in 1868).

News cutting of "Extract from Evening Transcript, Boston Mass., U.S.A." to report that at the recent anniversary meeting of the Royal Asiatic Society it was announced that a grant from the James Forlong Fund will be made for the publication of "Primitive Cultures of India" by Colonel Hodson. It also lists the works published by the Oriental Translation Fund. It reports that Lord Chalmers' speech had been positive about the future of the Royal Asiatic Society's life and work.