Copy of a letter from Dow & Lester Ltd. to W. Lewis, University Press, concerning some books which had been sent to them from Percy Lund Humphries & Co, labelled "Persian poems". They will send a few sheets of the books to ascertain if these are the books about which the University Press is enquiring.
Dow and LesterCopy of a letter from Charles Lamb to "Annette - a pupil of Mrs Kenny's". Lamb gives his excuses as to why he hadn't replied earlier and says that he and Mary would be happy for her to visit. Dated last day of year, 1822. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 2 sides.
'Copy of a letter from Captain Kittoe, addressed to Colonel Sykes. Dated Gya, 2 March 1848' which seems to be a copy of much of RAS GOV7/19. Kittoe writes of his interaction with the local Brahmins and that he sends copies of inscriptions.
Kittoe Markham 1808-1853'Copy of a letter from Capt. Gill, addressed to Col. Sykes, dated at Adjuntah, 16 October, 1849' in which he writes of his concern that his paintings had not arrived when Sykes had written to him. He has continued to copy the cave paintings and writes of those and inscriptions. He also writes concerning Professor Wilson's remarks upon his paintings and of some things Wilson seems to have missed.
Gill Robert 1804-1879Copy of a Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to the Editor of the Geographical Magazine in which he writes about seeing the topic of trans-Himalayan commerce in the current issue of the magazine and then continues to air his opinion. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides, dated 16 May 1877.
Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 OrientalistCopy 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.
Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 OrientalistCopy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Sir Douglas Forsyth in which he writes of his appreciation of Forsyth's discourse on Central Asia and the timely revival of the subject. Hodgson writes that at the Society of Arts meeting he wished that Forsyth had given him some hint that he would be called upon to speak. Hodgson continues to write concerning Central Asia. Hodgson encloses a pamphlet to further inform Forsyth of his advocacy for the region. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, dated 21 April 1877.
Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 OrientalistCopy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to M.E. Grant Duff in which he thanks Duff for his note and to inform Grant Duff that subsequent to his last letter he has had a meeting with Rutherford Alcock and would therefore like to talk further with Grant Duff upon the subject. Hodgson thanks Grant Duff for being in contact with Lord Northbrook and again expounds concerns regarding Tibet and Eastern Turkestan. Handwritten (not in Hodgson's hand), 4 sides, dated 19 March 1873.
Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 OrientalistCopy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to his father, Brian Hodgson, in which he writes that Mr Marshman has forwarded to his father various papers about the political situation in Nepal and Lord Ellenborough's intentions, and about Hodgson's conduct in the matter. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 30 September 1843.
Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 OrientalistCopy of a letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Colonel Hardy to say that he wishes the return of his letter with the proposed paragraph 3. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 9 April 1873.
Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 Orientalist