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"Architectural illustrations of Buddhism." Paper by Hodgson which begins "During the time when I was engaged in discovering, procuring & testing the general character of the literary monuments of Buddhism in Nepal, I was likewise employed in accumulating architectural and sculptural illustrations of the same creed..." He proceeds to list the drawings that he is about to present to the Institute of France and continues to write about the "general character of the sacred edifices of Buddhism in Nepal. There are two copies of this paper - a first rough draft in Hodgson's hand and a fair copy by S H entitled, "Architecture of Buddhism to French Institute Sept 1857 N.B. Annie took it home Nov 10/57. Delivered to the Institute 16th January 1858. through the British Embassy at Paris by favour of Lords Cranworth & Clarendon. To Müller July 22 the fair copy & drawings. Rough copy, handwritten, 3 pieces, 12 sides, dated September 1857. Fair copy, handwritten, 6 pieces, 13 sides, dated September 1857.

"Questions about Buddhism" concerning Hodgson's frustration with students of Buddhism continuing to ignore the Sanskrit records found in Nepal. Rough copy in Hodgson's hand with additional loose notes and sketches. Handwritten, 5 pieces, 14 sides, undated.

A series of manuscripts concerning Hodgson's interest in the question of vernacular education in India.

Subscription list for "Normal Vernacular School for translators and school masters". Hodgson sets out his vision for education in India which is followed by a list of subscribers and the amount they have subscribed. Handwritten, 1 piece 4 sides, dated October 1841.

Drafts of two letters from Hodgson to the editor of the Friend of India newspaper concerning vernacular education.

Drafts of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to the Editor of the Friend of India concerning his views on vernacular educations. Two different rough drafts in which Hodgson writes that since the Editor had recently noticed Hodgson's new edition of letters on education he takes leave to write and lay out his reasoning for teaching the Indian people in their own languages. Each handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 4 December [1847].

"Vernacular Education Letter VI." Drafts of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to the Editor of the Friend of India in which he replies to the remarks made by the Editor after the publication of his previous letter. Hodgson continues to pose that vernacular education is the best way forward. Two handwritten drafts, each 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 29 March 1848.

Copy of a letter to the Editor of the Delhi Gazette. Copy of a letter from "A Morfussillite" concerning his scorn for the use of vernacular education. Copy is in Hodgson's hand and he has added his opinion that, "This writer is evidently as bitter an opponent of the living as of the dead languages of the people..." Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, dated 12 January 1848.

Draft of a Letter to the Editor of the Daily Star. Letter from "Vernacularis" to the Editor of the Daily Star to join the debate about Vernacular education as sparked by Mr Hodgson's letters. Though not signed by him, it seems to be written by Hodgson and concentrates its argument around decisions that need to be made by the Education Committee. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 10 sides, dated 30 March 1848.

"Note to the Preeminence of the Vernaculars, The French Govt." Note concerning the French government's decision on taking measures for the general instruction of teachers as seen in "News from Paris", The Times, March 18, 1879. On reverse is a further note concerning the Austro- Hungarian government's decision on the value of mother tongue teaching as seen in the Times of November 1879. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 sides, dated 1879.