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Letter to the Secretaries to the Governments of Bengal, Assam, Burmah, Central Provinces, North West Provinces and Madras to call their attention to the Publication of Hodgson's "Miscellaneous Essays on Indian Subjects". Signed "Late Member of H.M. Indian Civil Service". Handwritten, 2 sides, date stamped 16 January 1880.

Letter from Sir Robert Cust to Mrs Hodgson apologising for failing to comply with her request to send a photo, which he now encloses. He writes that he has sent off his review of Hodgson's book to The Academy and that the book is a great accomplishment. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 10 February 1880.

Letter from Edward Byles Cowell to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for the list of Sanskrit Buddhist books that he had sent. He writes of Max Müller's interesting lecture on the Sukhāvatīvyūha found in Japan. He requests that Hodgson search for a copy of the Dharmakośa (a copy of the commentary on this text by Yaśomitra was already available in Cambridge) and writes of Cowell's lecture to students on the Lalitavistara (Hodgson finally found the text of Dharmakośa compiled by Amritananda Bandya of Patan in Nepal and has been published by the Royal Nepal Academy). Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 24 February 1880.

Letter from Rajendralal Mitra to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes about his contemporary academic works and publications and promises to send his recent book. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 22 February 1882.

Letter from Rajendralal Mitra to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he explains why he has not had the pleasure of writing to Hodgson for a long time. He has been to Darjeeling. He also writes he has nothing new to say on the catalogues of Buddhist manuscripts. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 17 November 1882.

Letter from Professor Dr Ernst Windisch to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he thanks Hodgson for sending pamphlets relating to Hodgson's contributions and services. On accompanying envelope is Hodgson's title note with date of receipt. Handwritten in German, 1 side, dated 20 June 1887.

Letter from Professor Johan Hendrick Kern of Leiden to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he acknowledges with thanks to Hodgson for sending his books and pamphlets. He praises Hodgson's works on Buddhism and discusses Buddhist topics including Northern Buddhism, and four philosophical schools. He writes about his work in progress relating to the history of Buddhism in the Dutch language, promising to send a copy of the book immediately after publication. Kern writes about the memory of his friend Brian Nahuys who had made Kern acquainted with Hodgson's name. Hodgson's title note with date of receipt on the front of the accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 26 June 1881.

Letter from Albrecht Weber to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he acknowledges Hodgson's letter and the summary of Hodgson's services (not published). He gives a positive opinion of the content of the pamphlet and sends congratulations to Hodgson for his high scholarly achievements and recognition. He writes of his grief for the untimely death of their friend Burnell, about the selling of the greater part of Dr. Rost's library and his appreciation of Burnouf's immortal work. Hodgson's title note with date of receipt on the front of the accompanying envelope. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 10 December 1882.

Letter from Edward Colborne Baber to Brian Houghton Hodgson to send him a copy of his Travels and Researches. On the reverse of the title page he has written a dedication in the form of a sonnet which he submits to Hodgson for his indulgent criticism. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 7 June 1883.

Letter from Robert Cust to Brian Houghton Hodgson to send a handwritten copy of a paper published by the Conte Angelo de Gubernatis on Hodgson. Cust hopes that Hodgson would be able to understand this delightful paper. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 19 June 1883. Accompanying article, handwritten in Italian, 1 side, dated 10 June 1883.