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Letter from Richard Strachey to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he explains that he is about to depart on a trip into the Himalayas to undertake sectional drawings of geology and to find specimens. He asks for Hodgson's help in providing the Bhutan or Tibet names on the catalogue that has been sent with the requirements of the India House Museum. He also asks if Hodgson can tell him where he may find a copy of Hodgson's own catalogue. He offers his help in sourcing specimens for Hodgson. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 25 February 1848.

Letter from [Camberley] to Brian Houghton Hodgson. The sender writes from Benares that he has been to see the Raj and translated Hodgson's letter to him. He encloses the Raj's reply. He writes that he hopes that Thoresby will start to get things on a better footing as since Hodgson's departure there has been nothing but bloodshed. He assures Hodgson that the fugitives at Benares will be treated with respect. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 19 December 1850.

Correspondence from James R Ballantyne. Ballantne (1813–1864) was a Scottish Orientalist, who from 1845 was superintendent of the Sanskrit College in Varanasi (then known as Benares). He went to England in 1861 where he was elected librarian of the India Office. There are three letters from him to Hodgson.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson, in which he writes of his forthcoming book on the Mutual Relations of the Sciences and how he wishes those who follow the Nyaya to also consider the Physical Sciences. He particularly asks for Hodgson's help in checking some of the proofs and providing further information. Ballantyne writes that he would like to visit Hodgson and when would be the best season to travel. He finishes by writing that he received a very encouraging letter from Prof. Wilson that morning and also good accounts from his children. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 5 August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne thanks Hodgson for his two letters with their explanations and reassures him that Hodgson's work on Buddhist architecture is safe, apologising for not acknowledging it sooner. He will return Hodgson's when he has copied the Manuscript notes into a copy he has been able to find. He also apologises for not explaining himself clearly and continues to a more detailed explanation of Bapu Deva's speculations. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 26 August 1851.

Letter from James R. Ballantyne to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Ballantyne writes that he is laid on his back with leeches on his side for a touch of pleurisy, so is using an amanuensis to ask Hodgson to glance over a mixed list of words and notes which are peculiar to the middle or upper climate division of the Himalaya. He has written a synopsis so Hodgson can see how his Himalayan discoveries fit in. This synopsis will be expanded to a complete set of educational treatises with the aid of Hodgson's College of Translators. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 30th August 1851.

Draft of letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Professor (Dr) H.H. Wilson, 6 August 1854. An uncovered notebook in which Hodgson has drafted a letter concerning his work on aboriginals of India and on Himalayan dialects. Handwritten, 16 pages plus one insert are written upon. The cover has the title "Copies of Correspondence on Scientific and Literary Subjects 1854".

Copies of Letters to Brian Houghton Hodgson and other Notes, 1855-1856. This is a small notebook compiled by Hodgson's first wife, Annie Hodgson, which contains extracts of letters sent to Hodgson and articles pertaining to his work. It includes copies of letters from Eugene Burnouf and Joseph Hooker. Handwritten, 24 sides.

Letter to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which the writer is sending a few papers as specimens of measurements he was trying to collect. He mentions Jang Bahadur's son. He has sent the letter with a man who offered himself to collect animals. The writer ask Hodgson if he knows the man and if he finds him acceptable. Finally he asks if Hodgson would lend one of his ponies to Campbell. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 21 April 1855.

Letter from George Ramsey, Resident Nepal, to Brian Houghton Hodgson. The purpose of the letter is to send Hodgson an extract from the Register of Pluviameter kept at Kathmandu of the rainfall from 1851-1855 which is on a separate sheet. He also writes that Jung Bahadur is delighted to have settled the dispute. A promising coal has been discovered and Jung Bahadur hopes to get somebody to show him how to work it though the Resident thinks it may be unprofitable. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 12 May 1856, plus additional sheet with rainfall measurements.