Draft Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to M.E. Grant Duff in which he writes that in a memorandum that he delivered to the Society of Arts, and which is to go to the Duke of Argyle, Hodgson has suggested the expediency of the Governor-General opening communication with the Dalai and Jeshu Lamas in Tibet. he continues to explain his reasons for suggesting this in terms of the politics of the area. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 15 April 1873.

Two draft memoranda by Brian Houghton Hodgson to M.E. Grant Duff concerning the politics in China, Tibet and Nepal. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 4 sides + 2 Sides, undated.

Copies of extracts sent from Brian Houghton Hodgson to M.E. Grant Duff from the Edinburgh Review for WP/73, p.320 and H. of C. (House of Commons?) NP 23. concerning the influence of Russia on the North Indian region. Handwritten, 4 sides, undated.

Draft of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Colonel Hardy to send some corrections for errata in the printed copy. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 4 April 1873.

Draft of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Colonel Hardy to thank him for his letter and to give further suggestion for a paragraph concerning the Governor- General making direct contact with the Dalai Lama. Handwritten, 2 sides (possibly incomplete), dated 5 April 1873.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge Hodgson's letters and to assure him that the clerical errors had already been corrected in the printed proofs and that the additions Hodgson suggests will be considered by the Executive Committee. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 7 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to assure him that his letters and memoranda are under consideration when the Executive Council meet, and that Dr Campbell is a member of the Council and will be present at the meeting. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 8 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from Mr Foster to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that Hodgson's letters had been handed to Colonel Hardy but he is not currently present and therefore Foster cannot retrieve the letters. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 8 April 1873.

Copy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Colonel Hardy to say that he wishes the return of his letter with the proposed paragraph 3. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 9 April 1873.

Letter from Colonel Hardy to Brian Houghton Hodgson to acknowledge Hodgson's wish for the return of his letter and wondering whether Hodgson wishes his original memoranda to go for consideration by the Executive Committee. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 9 April 1873.