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Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson to write that he had arrived in [Chomptura] the night before and hopefully Campbell will arrive the following day. He writes his conclusions concerning the flow of the rivers in the area and includes a sketch map. Handwritten, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 3 October, 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes of his pleasure in receiving Hodgson's letters and how he is now hastening to reply to Hodgson's of the 22nd. He writes concerning his and others' impressions of Tibet and its accessibility; of the geography that he has encountered. He includes a sketch to show the true bearing of two ridges he has explored. Handwritten, 12 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 4 October 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is pleased to hear that Hodgson is active again and requests that Hodgson take care of himself particularly in the cold weather. He hopes to reach Hodgson by the 14-15th and they can go down to the foothills together. He hopes to get all his collections packed and sent off by the beginning of December. He is finding it hard to get plants and rhododendron seeds. He discusses the watershed with Hodgson; possibility of getting zoology specimens - too cold work he supposed. Hooker writes that Campbell sends his regards. He finishes by saying that Hodgsonii will stand. Handwritten, 5 sides, dated 29 October 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes from his imprisonment. He sends copies of Campbell's letters which will supply Hodgson with the main facts. He includes notes concerning where they have travelled. Hooker writes of his and Campbell's imprisonment and questioning and concludes that it is a "storm in a wash-hand-basin". Handwritten, 26 sides, dated 12 November 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he had been sent for questioning and when he had asked why he was imprisoned had been given the impression that it was an accident but a necessary one. He continues to write about his and Campbell's discomforts and difficulties but that they are happy that they are now together. He also writes to thank Hodgson for his letter and his concerns and efforts on Hooker's behalf. Handwritten, 28 sides, dated 23 November 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson expressing the distress that he has caused his friends by his present circumstances. He continues outlining his and Campbell's actions and interaction with the Durban and Rajah. Handwritten, 8 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 5 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he hastens to repair the friendship between himself and Hodgson and states how hard it is to bear the accusations against him. He continues to write of the details of their imprisonment. Handwritten, 12 sides, dated 14 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is still imprisoned and is unsure of the Dewar's plans for them. He keeps occupied by puzzling about geographical matters. Handwritten, 12 sides, dated 16 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he continues to write of the goings on concerning Campbell's and his imprisonment, about a council of chiefs being called but there was much confusion, how he thinks Hodgson has been given a false letter and that the "Dewar is certainly demented". Handwritten, 5 sides, dated 18 December 1849.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his letters. They have been marched from [the Zeeta]. The Dewar is behaving "most extraordinarily and is greatly agitated". Hooker writes about their latest interview with the Dewar. Handwritten, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope, dated 21 December 1849.