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Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks for letters, stores and papers. He writes about his travels, of Campbell, of writing to Subine. He writes about ponds at 4-5000ft which have subterranean draining. He has found few plant samples. Hooker informs Hodgson that Campbell was unwell during the time they were together. Handwritten, 10 sides, dated 14 January [1850].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that he had arrived at [Zitaljah] the previous day. He agrees that all Hodgson says about Nepal is true. He discusses some publication and his relationship with Hodgson. Handwritten, 9 sides, dated 15 April 1850.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he asks Hodgson, if he is free to meet him in town to say goodbye. He writes of somebody's illness and has little hope of the doctor making much difference. Handwritten, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope on which Hodgson has dated 5 May 1873.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he comments on the enclosed letter to the Times on the Value of Bhootan (Bhutan). Handwritten, 4 sides, with newspaper article by Hooker, and 2 sheets of notes by Hodgson. Newspaper letter dated 27 December [1873].

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for his letter and reminisces about his time in the Himalayas and comments on the Chinese authorities. Hooker has been staying with the treasurer of the Royal Institution who has a superb property. He writes of other mutual acquaintances. Handwritten, 7 sides, dated 15 October 1879.

Letter from Joseph Hooker to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes that he was waiting to finish Gill before writing to Hodgson, which he has done by stealing minutes out of days and nights of other work. He is disappointed with both volumes of the book and states some of his criticisms. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 1 March 1880.

The series consists of 35 letters, mostly from Campbell to Hodgson, mainly ordered according to date, following the sequence of a previous listing.

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.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that Hodgson's letter sent to Mull had followed him to Denmark House and he had that day read it with Hooker. Campbell doubts Agerton will try another fall with Kew gardens during his present ministry. Campbell had an interesting time with the Highlanders but found that the English language is inadequate as a means of getting at their thoughts and idiosyncrasies. Campbell had a letter from the Duke telling him the name of the new agent who does not speak Gaelic so Campbell had suggested that the Duke would be long in the predicament of an Indian district to which a magistrate or Collector is appointed who could not master Hindustani. Campbell's own Gaelic is not as good as in his youth but finds those who knew him before will not speak to him in English. One old man, though Campbell knew he knew some English would not talk to Campbell in English for fear of not saying his request well. Campbell had to ask one of his sisters to help with his understanding the man. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 10 sides with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 3 October 1872.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he addresses Hodgson's concerns that the "Venice fever was cropping up again". He suggests that, if it continues to the Spring, Hodgson must give his wife a change. Campbell writes that everyone is reading "Lawrence's Life" and that Campbell takes every opportunity to discredit the Nepal portion. He writes about "Geo Campbell visited Willies station t'other day... My first acquaintance was a pleasant surprise...not however a likeable man". Campbell then suggests that "no doubt my name and other manners are uncommon bad!" but suggests Lawrence is alienating the B.C.S. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson, dated 23 December, 1872.