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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.

"Notes on the Agriculture and Rural Economy of the Valley of Nepaul By A. Campbell, Officiating Assistant to the Resident. - Compiled chiefly from Verbal Information, and Personal Observation: access to Authentic Documents not being obtainable. Cathmandu, January 1st 1837". Two copies of softcover offprints from the 4th Volume of the Transactions of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of India with Hodgson's annotations, 123 pages. There is a printed letter to Hodgson at beginning of book concerning the submission of this information to him. Dated 1 January 1837.

"Hourly Observations during the Last Vernal Equinox at Nepal By Dr. Campbell (From the India Review)". Soft cover on which Hodgson has written "Climate: Hourly observed Equinox", 4 pages, dated 23 June 1837.

"Letter from Dr Campbell, on the Elevation of Peaks in the Himalaya, &c.: To the Secretaries Asiatic Society, Calcutta". Unbound pamphlet concerning the results of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of the Himalaya in 1847. With Hodgson's annotations, 3 pages, dated Darjeeling, 23 November 1848.

"Routes from Darjeeling to Thibet by A. Campbell, M.D. Superintendent of Darjeeling". Unbound pamphlet outlining six different possible routes. Front page bears inscription: "To Brian Hodgson with the affectionate regards of Archie Campbell, Keti Bootan [Fenau] Feby 19th 1849]. Printed by Baptist Mission Press, Calcutta, 1848.

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 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.

The series consists of 38 letters from Joseph Dalton Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. They have been organised mainly according to a previous listing made of the material, approximately by date.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that Archibald Campbell is now with the Rajah and wishes that Hodgson and himself were there to enable the terms of the treaty to be adopted by the Rajah. He wonders whether Hodgson has already gone to the Plains as Hooker has been away so many weeks. The weather has been raining 'cats and dogs' for 3 days - typical Tibetan weather and sends his greetings for Christmas. Has original envelope. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 17 December 1848.

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.