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Four rubbings of the inscription on the Nestorian (Xi'an) Stele, China. This Tang Chinese stele, erected in 781, documents 150 years of early Christianity in China. It is a limestone block 279 centimetres (9 ft 2 in) high with text in both Chinese and Syriac describing the existence of Christian communities in several cities in northern China. The four rubbings are of:

• Heading - 40 x 40 cm
• Facing front side - 200 x 90 cm
• Left side thickness of the stone - 200 x 30 cm
• Right side thickness of the stone - 200 x 30 cm

With the rubbings is an explanation of them sent by Jacob Ghazarian.

A copy of the inscription from a late-19th century stone tablet in Baidicheng, an ancient fortress and temple complex on an islet in the Yangzi River near Fengjie town in Sichuan, China. The original tablet depicts a pair of phoenixes amongst peonies, overshadowed by a wutong tree, with inscription near the picture. The inscription tells how Baidicheng, literally meaning White Emperor City, was founded by the first-century general Gongsun Shu and named after the dragon-like swirls of white mist which gathered about a well there. It also recalls how Bao Chao [鮑超], retreated to Baidicheng and practised calligraphy. Bao Chao is also identified as the creator of the picture of the tablet.

The copy of the inscription is on tracing paper and is a copy of the complete inscription but none of the surrounding image.

The original envelope in which it was found has been kept with the inscription. Addressed to the Librarian of the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society it has been annotated by hand with details of the book in which the inscription was found and dating this discovery to 12 September 1972.

"Copy of the Entry in the Royal Society's book certifying fitness to be a member". The extract lists Hodgson's contributions to learning and research. Handwritten copy, 1 side, dated 1877.

Copy of Telegram from W.E.D. Allen to Alexa Barrow, to express his shock on hearing of her father's death. Dated: 11 December 1970.

Copy of the wording of the Supplemental Charter.

A copy of Richard A. May's letter to Professor John K. Fairbank of Harvard University about Duncanson's possible academic post at Harvard university with Professor Fairbank. May also discusses a possible meeting with Fairbank in Cambridge. Connected to DD/4/6.

Copy of letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson (BHH/1/48) to thank him and discuss manuscripts. Handwritten in French, 3 sides, dated 10 May 1841.

Copy of a letter from the Controller of Supplies, Government of Tripura, to Barbara Ingham, granting her a Restricted Access permit for a period of three days beginning on 14 March 1984 for visiting the Governor of Tripura at Agartale, Tripura.

Copy of Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Frederic Currie in which he writes that he felt he did not give a clear account of the importance of Sanskrit works on Buddhism in his previous letter. He then continues to give a fuller account and adds postscripts of quotes from publications concerning his work. Handwritten in English and French, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 24 March 1866.

Copy of a letter from Barbara Ingham to Shri Baburao Sambshio Bhatgare containing an explanation of the genesis of her interest in India and promising to send Flash soap powder. She explains that there are no research materials per se and any way they would be too expensive to send. But she promises to pay postage if Shri Bhagtare would like to write to her, or pay bus fare if he wants to make small research expeditions.