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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson and his wife but states that 'we' shall not be up to the Exhibition this week. He has to be in Hodgson's part of the town on Friday 25th but will write before that. He has asked the Secretary if the Deputation can be deferred until Alcock's return and has also asked the Society if they will print Hodgson's 'Paper on the Trade with Nipal and Thibet'. Campbell writes that Alcock as President of the Geographical Section, is anxious to illustrate the whole line of the Indian [ ] and has asked Campbell to do some part of it as a short Paper. Campbell has yet to agree but thinks it is a good idea fitting in well with the present movement at the Society of Arts. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, annotated by Hodgson. Dated 14 April 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes of his satisfaction in that the Tibetans can pass across the Chola Pass or the [Zeautiu Maet] if they prefer rather than having to go down to Darjeeling and risk fever in the hot weather. Campbell will be glad to explain it all to Sir L (Mallet) if he desires and could be at the India Office at 11am on Wednesday, coming on to Hodgson afterwards. He asks Hodgson to reply to the Anthropological Institute. He suggests Halliday overlooks the last Treaty which was made after he left India. He also writes that "The Ocean Highway" for March/April has a good deal about Asia and Russia in it. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 5 May 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. 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 Brian Houghton Hodgson to Archibald Campbell to return the second batch of [Papers]. He writes about Gridlestone and of difficulties in Nepal and that it is impossible to increase trade without acquaintance of the facts. Handwritten, one piece, 2 sides with a small rectangle cut from the paper, dated 30 May 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has told Mallet about Weight's pamphlet and his impression that Gridlestone knew nothing about it. He writes more on his opinion of the situation and then switches to say he cannot remember who told him about Smith's trial and that Mrs Hooker has asked him to take charge of bringing Harriet to the Hodgson's which may delay their arrival. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 3 sides with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 16 July 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 Colonel Haughton is here at last and he has given him Hodgson's address. Campbell has asked Haughton to visit him as he is still unwell. Haughton is back with a Pension from the Navy of £200 a year on compulsory retirement and is talking of setting up at Beaugham. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 17 September 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has sent his copy of some Papers to Haughton some time ago and when he returns them Campbell will send Stocqueler's to Hodgson.. He suggests that an occasional note from Hodgson to Haughton would be useful. Campbell had written to Sir G.C saying that "Nepal trade concerned him deeply independent of the passage into Thibet". Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 17 October 1873.

Copy of a letter from Archibald Campbell to G.A. Bushby Esq, Fort William, to give an account of the death of Alexander Csoma de Koros. Handwritten, 16 sides, dated 15th April 1842. with Hodgson's annotations on the 16th side. Also with this letter is a "List of articles of the Late Mr A. Csoma de Koros" Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 15 April 1842. Also a Copy of a letter from Csoma de Koros giving Power of Attorney to the Government Agent at Calcutta and requesting that if he met with his death on his tour to Thibet that his deposited papers be placed at the Asiatic Society of Calcutta. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 8 February 1842.