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Extracts of Draft Letters from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Frederic Currie. There are two items in which Hodgson writes to Currie about his Buddhism studies.

Extract of Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Frederic Currie in which he writes about being awarded the Star of the Legion d'Honneur for his work on Buddhism and his liberality in donation in making available the "riches of this new mine" to French scholars. He writes that his work has also been published in English journals and copies of works discovered were sent to London and Oxford before being sent to France. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 23 March 1866.

Copy of Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Frederic Currie in which he writes that he felt he did not give a clear account of the importance of Sanskrit works on Buddhism in his previous letter. He then continues to give a fuller account and adds postscripts of quotes from publications concerning his work. Handwritten in English and French, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 24 March 1866.

Two items: a letter from Christian Vernacular Education Society and a draft response from Brian Houghton Hodgson.

Letter from the Christian Vernacular Education Society to General Scott (Hodgson's father-in-law) in which it sets out the work the Society is achieving in providing education in India and asks for support. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated February 1866.

Drafts of letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to the Christian Vernacular Education Society in which he replies on behalf of his blind father-in-law with a £5 donation and also enclose a £5 subscription from himself. He then writes on his views concerning education in India. 2 copies both handwritten, First 4 pieces, 10 sides, Second 2 pieces, 8 sides, both dated March 1866.

Correspondence with H T Prinsep. There are two letters in this file: one from John Forbes Watson to Henry Thoby Prinsep, dated 2 July 1868; and one from Henry Thoby Prinsep to Brian Houghton Hodgson, dated 3 July [1868].

Letter from John Forbes Watson to Henry Thoby Prinsep in which he writes that he has Mr Hodgson's papers and will return them directly to Mr Hodgson. He also hopes to send him two volumes more of the People of India Works. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 2 July 1868.

Letter from Henry Thoby Prinsep to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he apologises for the Hodgson's papers being so long detained at the India Office. He sends the results of his enquiries and the promise that they will be returned along with the volumes to which they have contributed. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 3 July [1868].

Correspondence with Dr Reinhold Rost (1822–1896). Rost was a German orientalist, who worked for most of his life at St Augustine's Missionary College, Canterbury in England. Five letters of correspondence between Reinhold Rost and Brian Houghton Hodgson dating to the period, 1868-1873.