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Letter from Dr Reinhold Rost to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that there is only one man in Europe who could provide the translation into Tibetan that Hodgson requires - Rev H.A. Jäschke, a Moravian missionary. Handwritten, 1 sides dated 7 April 1873. Also accompanying envelope which Hodgson has annotated concerning the sender and subject matter.

Draft Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Dr Reinhold Rost in which he writes concerning a controversy which has put him in a negative light and so he asks for Rost's help in sorting the facts. He mentions Campbell and Lawrence. He proceeds to write his opinion concerning the Durbar of Nepal and politics of the region. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, dated 21 June 1873. Also accompanying envelope addressed to Rost at the India Office.

Correspondence with Reverend James Summers, Editor of the Phoenix Magazine. A set of four letters concerned with the publication of Hodgson's work, dating to 1870.

Letter from James Summers to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is willing to reprint Hodgson's papers on the language of Nepal and asks about titles and any addendum that Hodgson might require. He also asks whether it would be possible to reprint Hodgson's papers from the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 28 February 1870.

Letter from James Summers to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is sending a proof of a completed page. He continues to discuss both the printing in the Phoenix and a separate reprint. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 12 October 1870. With accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Letter from James Summers to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes further concerning the publication of the Papers on Buddhism. He asks Hodgson to send the money so he can purchase some Sanskrit type and for him to make any alterations that he requires. Summers sends a work on Chinese poetry for Hodgson. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 17 October 1870. With accompanying envelope with Hodgson's annotations.

Draft Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to James Summers, replying to Summers letter of the 26 October. The letter concerns the publication that Summers is preparing for Hodgson. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, dated 28 October, 1870. Also envelope that accompanied letter of 26 October with Hodgson's annotation.

Correspondence with Sir Rutherford Alcock, KCB (1809 - 1897) who was the first British diplomatic representative to live in Japan. This is a set of five letters between Hodgson and Alcock, dating to 1873.

Copy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Rutherford Alcock in which he talks of meeting Alcock at a mutual friend's, Dr Jackson, and their conversation on matters such as Nepal and Pekin. Hodgson would like to talk with Alcock cnocerning the Russia situation and writes when he will be available after his visit to Dr Hooker at Kew. Hodgson writes about the possibilities of trade between the Himalayan countries and China. Handwritten (not in Hodgson's hand), 8 sides, dated 10 March 1873.

Letter from Rutherford Alcock to Brian Houghton Hodgson to say that Alcock would be glad to see Hodgson on either the 13th or 14th. Hodgson notes on reverse that he saw Alcock at Kew and wrote to him on his return to town. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 2 sides, dated 12 March 1873.