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Summary by Brian Houghton Hodgson of Jung Bahadur's letter of VE 1912 Vaiśākah śudi 15 (CE April 1855), Hodgson's title description reads "Letter brought by Gajraj from Jung Feb 1855". Handwritten, 3 sides.

"Translation of letter from Jung Bahadur". English translation of Jung Bahadur's letter of VE 15/01/1912 (CE April 1855). Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 15 May 1855.

Summary by Jitmohan Khardar in English of the same letter in the form of a report addressed to Hodgson. Handwritten in English, dated 9 March 1855

Letter from Jang Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson acknowledging receipt of Hodgson's second letter sent from Darjeeling the previous month and giving information on Gajarajsing Thapa's preliminary arrangements for his study, early progress, general well-being. He reports on the ongoing Nepal-Tibet War and history of the dispute and apologises for not being able to send specimens of unique birds and animals because of the pressure of war. Hodgson's title note on the top and date of receipt (September 1, 1855) on the back. Handwritten in Nepali, 1 piece, dated VE 30/04/1912 (CE Aug. 1855).

Letter from Jung Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson with thanks to Hodgson for his letter dated 5th November giving news of Gajaraj Thapa and for taking good care of him. Letter also covers Gajaraj Thapa's education and training, Bahadur's desire to make Gajaraj fluent in spoken and written English, a promise to defray all and every expense incurred on account of Gajara's training, a description of the war with Tibet and his confidence of getting victory over the Tibetans if the Chinese army do not intervene in support of Tibet. The letter appears to have been written most probably by an Englishman for Jung Bahadur, following Jung's verbal dictation in Nepali, but it is signed by Jung Bahadur in Nepali. There is also an accompanying postscript to inform Hodgson that he has received the portrait of his son-in-law and to thank Hodgson for sending it. Handwritten in English with signature in Nepali, 4 sides + 1 side, dated 23 November 1855.

Letter from Bambahadur Kunwar Rana (though headed in autograph book as from Jung Bahadur) to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he acknowledges the receipt of Hodgson's letter of VE 08/06/1912 with thanks. He writes about the robbery and recovery of the specimens and drawings of birds sent from Nepal for Hodgson and gives assurance of sending more specimens of unique birds if found. He also sends news of settlement and the final official verdict in the case relating to rights over property between Rabir Chitrakari and Bhajumacha Chitrkar, and of Rajbir Chitrakari's appeal to leave Darjeeling because of the prolonged conflicts between those two artists; and acknowledges Hodgson's request for the prompt and timely official verdict in this prolonged case. Handwritten in Nepali, 1 piece with accompanying address and seal cut from envelope, dated VE 11/06/1912 (1855).

Letter from James Robert Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for his prompt reply concerning Mrs Keough but to remonstrate against Hodgson's intended 'rebuke' about his own promptitude. Ballantyne states that Hodgson's letter suggests so much that he needs time to ponder it. He shortly hopes to send Hodgson his tract for village schools, "The Elements of the Chemistry of Common Life". He thanks Hodgson for the copy of Humboldt's letter copied by his wife, all the more pleasurable as it means Ballantyne will be able to keep it. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 1 September 1856.

Letter from Sir Frederick Halliday to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning Hodgson's work on Darjeeling - whether to print it and circulate, or put as an article in the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 25 March 1857.

Letter from Lord Canning to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for his letter. Canning hopes to meet with Hodgson when he is in Calcutta and would particularly like to discuss how much capital an able-bodied fellow and his wife would need to make a start in the Himalaya. He asks whether Hodgson has heard anything of Jung Bahadur. Handwritten, 8 sides, dated 4 January 1858.

Draft of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir George MacGregor writing that he is pleased for the country's sake that Jung Bahadur's offer has been accepted. He writes of Jung Bahadur's high energy and talent, his knowledge of positions and his forthcomingness. He reminds MacGregor that Gorkhas eat in the early morning for the whole day so if he wants then to march at 7am, they must be roused at 4am. He advises MacGregor to be cheerful and kind and this will 'carry the Gorkhas'. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 12 December 1857.