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

"Commerce with the countries north of India". A paper written in reply to one given at the Society of Arts by Sir Douglas Forsyth on the possibilities of commerce with Sikkim, Nepal and Tibet, in which Hodgson points out his previous attempts to raise this issue and his opinions on the subject. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 7 sides, undated [1877, see BHH/5/41/1].

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.

Extracts of Letters to and from the Government of India, 1840-1842. Headed "Appendix A" which has been crossed out and Not Published and Private written by hand as alternative headings. These extracts concern Hodgson behaviour whilst at Nepal. Printed material with no cover, with handwritten annotations, 4 loose pages, dated 1840-1842.

Journal of the Society of Arts, 4 July 1873, with a letter concerning the Yarkund Mission by F. Eardley-Wilmot, p.659. Hodgson has added the title "Yarkund Mission" to the front cover. Printed material, 1 item, 4 July 1873.

Journal of the Society of Arts, 9 March 1877, with article "The Progress of Trade with Central Asia" by Sir Douglas Forsyth, pp. 322-339. Report of a Paper given and the responses made at the meeting including one by Brian Hodgson. Printed material with annotated cover "Central Asian trade, Forsyth", 1 item, 9 March 1877.

Journal of the Society of Arts, 27 February 1880, with a letter entitled "Trade between India and the Chinese Dominions" by "Anglo-Indian", pp.269-270. Printed material with some annotations, dated 27 February 1880.

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others, pertaining to his interest in political matters, which were present within his Papers.

Draft of Private Memoranda for His Grace the Duke of Argyll concerning trade with Central Asia. Consists of a letter addressed to the Duke from the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; Memorandum of Measures for facilitating our Trade with Central Asia by B.H. Hodgson; and Memorandum on the facilitating our Commercial intercourse with eastern Turkestan by Robert B. Shaw. Printed sheet with handwritten Hodgson's annotations, 1 item, [1873].

Draft of Private Memoranda for the Grace the Duke of Argyll concerning trade with Central Asia. Consists of a letter addressed to the Duke from the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; Memorandum of Measures for facilitating our Trade with Central Asia by B.H. Hodgson; Memorandum by Robert B Shaw; and Memorandum by Colonel Gawler and Dr Archibald Campbell. Further copy of Hodgson's memorandum, extensively annotated. Printed material, 2 items dated 1873.