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The series consists of 35 letters, mostly from Campbell to Hodgson, mainly ordered according to date, following the sequence of a previous listing.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his and Hooker's letters and the pleasure they gave in his time of trouble. Campbell is concerned about their relationship and how Hodgson views their situation but hopes they will be released and able to meet face to face, and once released the Government will do its duty and Campbell will have little to regret of this time of imprisonment. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 5 sides, dated 14 December, 1849.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that Hodgson's letter sent to Mull had followed him to Denmark House and he had that day read it with Hooker. Campbell doubts Agerton will try another fall with Kew gardens during his present ministry. Campbell had an interesting time with the Highlanders but found that the English language is inadequate as a means of getting at their thoughts and idiosyncrasies. Campbell had a letter from the Duke telling him the name of the new agent who does not speak Gaelic so Campbell had suggested that the Duke would be long in the predicament of an Indian district to which a magistrate or Collector is appointed who could not master Hindustani. Campbell's own Gaelic is not as good as in his youth but finds those who knew him before will not speak to him in English. One old man, though Campbell knew he knew some English would not talk to Campbell in English for fear of not saying his request well. Campbell had to ask one of his sisters to help with his understanding the man. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 10 sides with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 3 October 1872.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he addresses Hodgson's concerns that the "Venice fever was cropping up again". He suggests that, if it continues to the Spring, Hodgson must give his wife a change. Campbell writes that everyone is reading "Lawrence's Life" and that Campbell takes every opportunity to discredit the Nepal portion. He writes about "Geo Campbell visited Willies station t'other day... My first acquaintance was a pleasant surprise...not however a likeable man". Campbell then suggests that "no doubt my name and other manners are uncommon bad!" but suggests Lawrence is alienating the B.C.S. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 23 December, 1872.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Campbell writes that he is pleased that Hodgson has had 'young Brian' to stay as he is a nice boy, as is Campbell's godson. He hopes both will turn out as chips off the old block. He advises Hodgson, that when he goes to Kew to look at the 'Hindoo vase' given to Hooker as he would appreciate Hodgson's opinion on it in connection with serpent worship. Hooker had exhibited it at the Anthropological Society at a reading on the subject by Mr Wake. Campbell thinks it is time for people who know about the Indian [treaties] from [Peshauwe to Debevoghue], Assam to speak out about trade. Campbell had given a resume of Hodgson's Paper on 'Trade to Nipal from India" two years previously to the Society of Acts. He is considering reproducing it, alongside something on the Darjeeling route of Trade to Thibet. He states that the Japan Paper to be published in English is a remarkable venture and comments upon the Editor's difficulties. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 5 sides with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 28 January 1873. Also calling card for Phillips, Goldsmith &C., Coral Merchant with handwritten sums on reverse.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which Campbell writes that he hopes Grant Duff (Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff) would take up the matter earnestly and that the Indian Government would make it a principle in further relations with 'Nipal'. He sends an enclosed article from the "Pioneer", an Indian paper (not with letter). Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 8 March 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he asks Hodgson to send his copy of the memo to Grant Duff (Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff) and 4 letters to the Times. He writes that the Society of Arts has taken up the trade with 'Nepal and Thibet' and have asked Campbell to write a memo on it. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 11 March 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that the snow frightens him and therefore he will probably not go up to the meeting that evening. In view of this he has sent a Paper to be read at the meeting. The Society (of Arts) proposes to follow up the meeting with a Deputation to the India Office and have named Hyde Clarke (1815 – 1895) and Campbell to follow up as regards Nepal and Tibet. They had urged Campbell to encourage Hodgson to join the Deputation but Campbell had pointed out that Hodgson would not come to any meeting. He asks whether Hodgson would send a memo to help. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 4 sides, dated 14 March 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he attended the meeting after all and was pleased to report an excellent meeting. Alcock, (Sir Rutherford Alcock) who had preceded Campbell, had said little about Turkestan but much about Nepal, Tibet and Sikkim. Campbell had arranged to meet up with him when next in London. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 15 March 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he has Sunday things to do in town but will be with Hodgson on Tuesday. He will bring his bag in case he needs to stay the night depending on how much they can get through. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides, dated 16 March 1873.