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

"Notes on Rural Annals Chapter 3 & 4." Hodgson's notes concerning the aborigines of plains of India and those of Himalaya, from chapter 3 of Hunter's book Annals of rural Bengal (1868). Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, undated.

Handwritten extract from the beginning of chapter 4 of Hunter's Annals of rural Bengal (1868).. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, undated (book published in 1868).

Brian Houghton Hodgson seemed to be a keen compiler of lists, often of his specimens and drawings, and of his donations to the scientific and oriental establishments of his day. These were sometimes needed for transportation or storing of the articles itemised. This series comprises of 20 lists.

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.

"Autograph Book belonging to Susan Hodgson, Alderley Grange, Wotton under Edge" A leather bound autograph book belonging to Hodgson's wife, Susan, in which are placed certificates, diplomas, academic and personal correspondence, newspaper cuttings and extracts related to Brian Houghton Hodgson's life. Leather binding with metal clasp. The book's binding is broken and some pages are loose. Care must be taken when using this item.

Letter from Robert Gordon Latham to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he acknowledges the receipt of Hodgson's letters and works, and discusses ethnological and linguistic points relating to Aryans, Europeans and various Himalayan tribes including Chepangs, Magars, Gurungs, Kusundas, Hayus, Lhopa. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 10 August 1852.

Letter from G. Rosen to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge with thanks the copy of Hodgson's essay on Indo-Chinese Borderers. He expresses the usefulness of the essay and promises to send his own essays through their common friend Dr. Max Müller. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 28 September 1853.

Certificate and accompanying letter from the Ethnological Society of London to Brian Houghton Hodgson to state his election as a Honorary Fellow of the Society. Certificate, printed material with handwritten insertions, 1 piece, dated 4 January 1854. Letter handwritten, signed by Richard Cull, Honorary Secretary, 1 piece, dated by Hodgson as received on 29 June 1856.

Account by Gajrajsing Thapa, "Kingdom of Nepal: Its Inhabitants, their laws, manner and customs by Captain Guj Raj Sing Thapa". Description of Nepal and its people. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated [1856].