Placard sent by Premier Pushkar Shah of Nepal to Brian Houghton Hodgson. This takes the form of an open appeal addressed to the eldest prince (jethāsāhebjyū), prepared and distributed on the streets of Kathmandu in the name of an army battalion stationed in the capital by the anti-British and anti-Hodgson group of courtiers of Nepal; details the historical conflict and conspiracy between Bhimsen Thapa and Ranajang pande (Thapa-Pande conflict); the climax of this conspiracy in the court of Nepal; a list of 18 courtiers belonging to a so-called British supporter group known as an anti-national element and whom it says should be punished by the death penalty; accusation of the destruction of Nepal, the siphoning off of national wealth to British India and making Nepal a puppet of the British rulers in India; suggestion that there should be a mass execution of that so-called group of British supporters. Mentions Hodgson's Muslim mistress's nickname 'MusĪ dwāre' and her spying activities for Hodgson and the group of British lobbyists in the court of Nepal. Hodgson is addressed derogatively as "Harcanyā thāru musalmān phirangī " translated as 'stupid Hodgson, a Tarian or Indian of low class, a Muslim or untouchable or anti Hindu, an European traveller come with greed'. Names of royal relatives including high ranking Coutariyās (collateral brothers of the ruling monarch) namely Phatyajang Shah, Guruprasad Shah, Pushkar Shah, Badriban Shahi and ministers and courtiers including Ranajor Thapa, Singhabir Pande, Ranagambhir Pande, Birkeshar Pande, Kalu kaji, Abhiman Rana, Balanarshing Kunwar, Kirtibir Karki, Juddhabir Bohara, Gagansingh Khabas, Dalamardan Thapa, Kanaksingh Basnyat are included in the list of so-called British supporters and anti-nationals. Hodgson's title description in English on top and back side of the placard read as "Placard of February 41 received from Choutara Pushkar Shah on 14 Feb. 1842" (top) and as "Placard of Feb. 42 given me by the Premier." (back). Handwritten in Nepali on hand-made paper, 1 piece, dated 14 February 1842

Letter from Balloban Sing to Gajarajsing Thapa sent from Kathmandu concerning the progress of Nildhoj Khatri's education and training. He promises to check with Jang Bahadur, through Singh's uncle, whether gunners are required or not and gives description of the war with Tibet. Hodgson's note on the top of the letter states that Balloban Sing was a friend of Gajaraj Thapa living in Kathmandu. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 22 November, 1855.

Translation of a letter from Jung Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him of the resignation of Jung Bahadur from the Premiership and appointment of his brother Bambahadur to the post. He writes about his honorary title of Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung in recognition of his success in the war with Tibet. He also writes about Buddhist tantrik drawings and paintings requested by Hodgson and sends condolences for the sudden death of Henry Hodgson with words in praise of Henry's character and a memory of the visit to Henry by Jung Bahadur and his entourage while they were in England. He promises to send samples of mineral water (dagdhi-nāsī) from the mountains of Nepal to Hodgson and requests that Gajaraj Thapa be sent back to Nepal. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated October 1856.

This series covers all the other correspondence with the Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson, It ranges in date from 1843 to 1880 and covers personal, political and research interests.

Three letters from Ranganath Paudel to Brian Houghton Hodgson, October - December 1846. In these letters Ranganath acknowledges Hodgson's letters before giving a detailed description of Nepal's internal political situation during and after the royal palaces Kot and Bhandãrkhãl massacres of 1846. He writes of the rise to power of Jangabahadur, a list of people killed in the Kot and those who have escaped and gone underground. He also writes of Queen Rajyalaxmi's imprisonment and King Rajendra's asylum in Benares. He asks for Hodgson's help for himself and for other Nepali officials. Ranganath was also in asylum in Benares from where the letters were sent. Ranganath's official seal is on accompanying envelope. Handwritten in Nepali, 5 pieces, October - December 1843.

Letter from Ganapat Sakai to Brian Houghton Hodgson at Darjeeling, 4 January 1847, in which he thanks Hodgson for his letter and writes that he will try to exchange the Pandit and send the painter in his due time. He then writes of the Maharaja and his sons going to Benares and that the then Resident, Dr Login, has returned from accompanying the Maharaja. A new resident Major Thoresby has been appointed who,with Lord Ellenborough,has been at Durbar and Jhawnee. He writes that he learnt from the Delhi Gazette of Mr Colvin returning from Ceylon. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 4 January 1847.

Label in Hodgson's hand "Ganapat Sakai late troubles at Cathmandu recd, ansd Nov 1 1846" with further note regarding Ganapat. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 1 November 1846.

Letter from Major C. Thoresby, Resident Kathmandu, to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Thoresby writes of his delay in replying before he could give positives news regardng what arrangements were practical. The ChitiKanee Raj has been ill with pains in his loins and in the Residency hospital and therefore not fit to journey to Hodgson. He has also had difficulty in procuring a pandit for Hodgson but has eventually found two. Neither will come alone so it will be necessary for Hodgson to employ both. Thoresby thanks Hodgson for his offer of information on the duties of Resident. He can give Hodgson little information about the Raja as he saw him only once before the Raja's departure for Benares. Thoresby writes that the Raja moved towards Nepal and that he is in contact with other Nepali refugees and exiles. Handwritten letter, 8 sides with accompanying envelope, dated 30 March 1847.

A series of manuscripts in which Hodgson explores some of his interests concerning the Indian sub-continent.

Letter from the Raja of Bettiah to Brian Houghton Hodgson with best wishes and thanks for helping to restore the hereditary title and related power of the Raja (riyāsat of Bettiah) from the British Indian Government, which were previously ignored by the Commissioner of Patna; request for further help in order to restore the rights over lands and territory of the Hathuwā area from the disputing local hereditary feudal lords known as Chatradhārī sāhī jimidār by approaching Mr. Charles Tucker Shaheb, local British administrator; history of the dispute over two generations between the Raja of Bettiah and these feudals over the hereditary rights to certain lands and territory in the said area; information on earlier efforts towards a settlement by sending Mr. (Robert) Ferguson Saheb, collector of Bettiah. There is also an accompanying note from Hodgson explaining the letter on what had perhaps acted as the envelope. Handwritten in Hindi with Hodgson's note in English, 2 pieces, dated [1838].