Letter from Vincent Smith in Gorakhpur to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore with which Smith returns Peppé's maps and drawings of the vases. He has sent a copy of the inscription to Hoernle in Calcutta and hopes to have his translation soon. His note (to accompany Peppé's article for the JRAS) is complete apart from the inscription. He lists areas where he hopes that Peppé will continue excavation at Piprahwa. He writes that Griffin will take over his role. Handwritten, 4 sides, top right corner of the first page has been torn off, dated 28 March 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he expected Peppé in Lucknow on 26 March. He writes that would be happy to send a man to Birdpore so that he can bring 'a part of the valuables here' to prepare an illustrated report. Or Peppé could send him items by registered post. He cannot commence the coloured drawings before May because his draftsmen are employed at Sikandra. Führer asks Peppé to send a Japanese art journal that he left with Peppé. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 31 March 1898.

Letter from Dr. Alois Anton Führer in Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he will be glad to receive Peppé's relics in small instalments. He has sent a report on Piprahwa to the Government along with photographs of the excavation and finds. He considers Dr. Hoey's translation of the inscription to be incorrect. He has sent Professor Bühler in Vienna copies of the photographs and a correct impression of the inscription. Führer has applied for leave due to him but it has not yet been sanctioned. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 21 April 1898.

Letter from B. G. Dikshit of the Archaeological Survey, Lucknow Museum to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he has been directed by Führer to send Peppé two copies of four photographs: the Piprahwa stupa; relic caskets; inscribed casket, front; inscribed casket, back. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 29 April 1898.

Letter from T. W. Rhys Davids, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, 22 Albemarle Street, to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he expresses the gratitude of the Society to Peppé for his 'careful exploration and great discovery'. The Council has decided to print his article 'as it stands' although his plans were torn in the post. Peppé's photograph does not show all the inscription, so they have sent a photograph of 'the similar Sonari vase' for Peppé to send a similar one of his own vase. He asks if he may propose Peppé as a member of the Society. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 4 sides, dated 3 June 1898.

Letter from Ven. W. Subhuti, High Priest of Waskaduwe Vihara, Kalutara, Ceylon, to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he has received Peppé's letter of 14th. He has heard that the Piprahwa relics and other articles are now 'in charge of Govt' and that Peppé has been allowed to keep some for his own disposal. He has heard of 'false rumours' about the bone relics and therefore has a series of questions to which he seeks answers. He lists five questions about the relics and asks about comparisons with other Buddha relics. Major Dean has written to him about bone relics found by him in a stupa in the Chitral war which he sent to a museum. Dean had also sent him two boxes of ancient Buddhist sculptures found at the same time. He now waits anxiously to receive some bone relics from Peppé. He informs Peppé that Prince Priest Jinawarawansa is now at Buddha-Gaya. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 17 June 1898.

Letter from Prince Priest Jinawarawansa in Gaya to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he has received Peppé's letter of 15th which has followed during his 'tour of Rajgir etc.' arranged by the magistrate of Gaya and local zamindars. He asks if Peppé has received the decision of the government regarding the disposal of the relics and also asks Peppé to direct his reply to the care of the magistrate of Gaya. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 27 June 1898.

Note from William Claxton Peppé, Grand Hotel, Calcutta, to Dr Bock, Director of the Indian Museum, to accompany the list of jewels and ornaments found at Piprahwa and made over to the Government. The letter requests acknowledgment of receipt. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 3 August 1898.

Letter from Prince Priest Jinawarawansa in Bankipore to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he acknowledges Peppé's letter of 29th. He deplores the failure to count the number of bone relics now out of Peppé's possession but as they are to be offered to the King of Siam, he is satisfied with the result of his mission. He does not mind who takes the relics to Siam so long as the King is recognised as having first claim to them 'as the head of the Buddhist religion'. He knows that Peppé has been allowed to retain a number of duplicates and ask if he can have one of the Buddhist crosses and one or two of the flowers as well as one trident and offers in exchange anything from Siam or Ceylon 'you may consider equivalent'. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 6 August 1898.

Letter from Ven. W. Subhuti at Waskudawa Vihara to William Claxton Peppé in Birdpore, in which he writes that he understands that Peppé gave relics to the government but was offered 'as much as you like'. He regrets that he has not heard from Peppé and thinks that he has lost interest. He daily expects to hear from Peppé. At the head of the letter Peppé has added 'Sent him 20 relics & one gold roll'. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 8 August 1898.