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Three Letters from Dr. Hermann Schlagintweit, Sakünlünski, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to report on a field expedition in the hills of Nepal, including information on climate, rain, thunder, hail, beautiful and clear mornings. He sends copies of drawings and field information to Hodgson with a promise to send more. He thanks Hodgson for his assistance in sending his people for the expedition and for writing a letter to the king of Nepal and other people in Kathmandu. He also thanks Hodgson's staff in Darjeeling (Dārjiling) for their cooperation and help. He sends his best regards to Mrs. Hodgson with appreciation of her help and assistance. Handwritten, 4 sides, 1 side, 2 sides, dated [1855] (Exploration undertaken between 1854-1857)

"Statistical Account of the District of Darjiling". On the front cover has been written "Private & Confidential. Proof Sheets for Mr. Hodgson with Cocolt's kindly remembrances" to which Hodgson has added "Himalayan tribes - Hunter". This is the chapter that he has also annotated. Printed pamphlet, 1 item, undated.

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others, pertaining to his interest in the Indian subcontinent which were present within his Papers. Many contain annotations in Hodgson's hand.

Hodgson used much of his time in both Nepal and Darjeeling in research, wanting to discover and understand about the architecture, languages, ethnography, religion, zoology and botany. He collected specimens and manuscripts, and had many drawings made, which he donated to many collections throughout Europe. He was also politically involved during his Residency in Nepal, and also later in England, when he continued to show an active interest in the Indian subcontinent, particularly regarding trade and vernacular education. These Personal Papers reflect these interests and are a record of much of his activity - Hodgson and his wives seemed to have a need to record all his successes. He was also a keen annotator of material, so that most of the printed material also bears his handwritten comments.

"Map Darjeeling [Main] Area". Map of Darjeeling with routes plotted to various locations such as Banderjhoola S, Jallapahar, Mekdo, Junnoq and Chumunko. Seemingly marking different finds by explorers. Scale 8 Miles to 1 Inch. Title on reverse in pencil in Hodgson's hand. Printed material, 1 piece, undated.

Letter from W. Bromehead to Brian Houghton Hodgson to enclose a copy of the proceedings of St Paul's School, Darjeeling, in which Hodgson's gift of his library was acknowledged. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 25 October, 1864.

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 Jung Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson acknowledging the receipt of Hodgson's letter sent from Darjeeling on VE 14/02/1913. He sends a further report on Nepal-Tibet War and expresses his thanks to Hodgson for his arrangements for Gajaraja's education and training, happiness at the news of Gajaraja's good progress. He is making arrangements for drawing and painting of Buddhist deities by appointing Munshi Laxmidas and Ghananda (Shakya) Banda. He apologises for not being able to send the specimens of birds and animals again because of the spread of disease immediately after the end of war with Tibet but gives his assurance that he will send as many as can be found. Letter has accompanying stamped envelope addressed to Hodgson. Handwritten in Nepali, 1 side, dated VE 13/03/1913 (CE Jul. 1856).

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.