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Letter from Ganapat Sakai to Brian Houghton Hodgson at Darjeeling, 24 February 1847, in which thanks Hodgson for his letter and writes about the hearing that the Maharaja has left Benares for Nepal but is prevented from entering. He also writes that he has visited the painter who has been ill and who will not go to Hodgson in Darjeeling, nor can the pandit travel at this time. He has also enquired of the Durbar for a Pandit for Hodgson but to no avail. He writes that [Bhawan Shatther] has asked that he write to Hodgson on his behalf as he is likely to lose his Post. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 24 February 1847.

Label in Hodgson's hand "Ganapat Sakai late troubles at Cathmandu recd, ansd Nov 1 1846" with further note regarding Ganapat. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 1 November 1846.

Letter from Major C. Thoresby, Resident Kathmandu, to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Thoresby writes of his delay in replying before he could give positives news regardng what arrangements were practical. The ChitiKanee Raj has been ill with pains in his loins and in the Residency hospital and therefore not fit to journey to Hodgson. He has also had difficulty in procuring a pandit for Hodgson but has eventually found two. Neither will come alone so it will be necessary for Hodgson to employ both. Thoresby thanks Hodgson for his offer of information on the duties of Resident. He can give Hodgson little information about the Raja as he saw him only once before the Raja's departure for Benares. Thoresby writes that the Raja moved towards Nepal and that he is in contact with other Nepali refugees and exiles. Handwritten letter, 8 sides with accompanying envelope, dated 30 March 1847.

Letter from Richard Strachey to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he explains that he is about to depart on a trip into the Himalayas to undertake sectional drawings of geology and to find specimens. He asks for Hodgson's help in providing the Bhutan or Tibet names on the catalogue that has been sent with the requirements of the India House Museum. He also asks if Hodgson can tell him where he may find a copy of Hodgson's own catalogue. He offers his help in sourcing specimens for Hodgson. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 25 February 1848.

Letter from [Camberley] to Brian Houghton Hodgson. The sender writes from Benares that he has been to see the Raj and translated Hodgson's letter to him. He encloses the Raj's reply. He writes that he hopes that Thoresby will start to get things on a better footing as since Hodgson's departure there has been nothing but bloodshed. He assures Hodgson that the fugitives at Benares will be treated with respect. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 19 December 1850.

Correspondence from James R Ballantyne. Ballantne (1813–1864) was a Scottish Orientalist, who from 1845 was superintendent of the Sanskrit College in Varanasi (then known as Benares). He went to England in 1861 where he was elected librarian of the India Office. There are three letters from him to Hodgson.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson, in which he writes of his forthcoming book on the Mutual Relations of the Sciences and how he wishes those who follow the Nyaya to also consider the Physical Sciences. He particularly asks for Hodgson's help in checking some of the proofs and providing further information. Ballantyne writes that he would like to visit Hodgson and when would be the best season to travel. He finishes by writing that he received a very encouraging letter from Prof. Wilson that morning and also good accounts from his children. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 5 August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne thanks Hodgson for his two letters with their explanations and reassures him that Hodgson's work on Buddhist architecture is safe, apologising for not acknowledging it sooner. He will return Hodgson's when he has copied the Manuscript notes into a copy he has been able to find. He also apologises for not explaining himself clearly and continues to a more detailed explanation of Bapu Deva's speculations. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 26 August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne writes that he is laid on his back with leeches on his side for a touch of pleurisy, so is using an amanuensis to ask Hodgson to glance over a mixed list of words and notes which are peculiar to the middle or upper climate division of the Himalaya. He has written a synopsis so Hodgson can see how his Himalayan discoveries fit in. This synopsis will be expanded to a complete set of educational treatises with the aid of Hodgson's College of Translators. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 30th August 1851.

Draft of letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Professor (Dr) H.H. Wilson, 6 August 1854. An uncovered notebook in which Hodgson has drafted a letter concerning his work on aboriginals of India and on Himalayan dialects. Handwritten, 16 pages plus one insert are written upon. The cover has the title "Copies of Correspondence on Scientific and Literary Subjects 1854".