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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that the Duke has given them very short notice. He asks whether Hodgson knows where Alcock is and whether it is within reach and if he will telegraph Alcock to come up. Campbell will see Hodgson at 11am tomorrow and go on from their meeting to the Society of Arts. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides, dated 24 April 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that they had had a long day at the Exhibition on the previous day and at 5 o'clock had decided to go home rather than to Hodgson's. Campbell writes he cannot find any authoritative document on the abolition of the Commercial Treaty with Nepal but from memos is under the impression that Britain has no commercial agreement whatever sanctioned by Treaty and suggests the sooner one is made the better. Taylor's lecture was well 'got up'. Campbell wishes that he and Hodgson might both see the paper that Halliday is supposed to have written. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 30 April 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes of his satisfaction in that the Tibetans can pass across the Chola Pass or the [Zeautiu Maet] if they prefer rather than having to go down to Darjeeling and risk fever in the hot weather. Campbell will be glad to explain it all to Sir L (Mallet) if he desires and could be at the India Office at 11am on Wednesday, coming on to Hodgson afterwards. He asks Hodgson to reply to the Anthropological Institute. He suggests Halliday overlooks the last Treaty which was made after he left India. He also writes that "The Ocean Highway" for March/April has a good deal about Asia and Russia in it. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. Dated 5 May 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that he is glad Hodgson is back from Brighton. Campbell has no insight into India Office operations - Sir L Mallet took no notice of the calling card Campbell had left. Campbell had written to the Duke of Argyll after the Deputation who had just replied to say that the letter had been sent on to Gridlestone and he had been sent Gridlestone's remarks. These he will send on to Hodgson when they come back from [Toe]. He asks whether Toe has refused his knighthood, if he has Campbell feels he has done wrong to science. Campbell and his wife had been to a garden party at the Duke of Argyll's and were introduced to Lord Lawrence by his brother, Sir George. The Duke was cordial and had introduced them to Princess Louise who is bright and happy looking with a simple manner and strong German accent. One of Campbell's sisters is ill in Scotland so he is unsure whether he may have to travel there. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, dated 27 May 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson. He writes to send enclosures back and comments favourably on the tone of Sir L. Mallet's letter suggesting he sounds like an 'Indian of the olden times" though he is not an Indian at all. Campbell surmises that the Tibetans that Cooper saw at Calcutta were dependents of the Dewar. Campbell suggests that Cooper's answer to his question concerning the use of 'the Lamas' in his book was elusive. Campbell had the Treaty before him when he wrote his letter to Hodgson the previous day and has Chapter one ready to support his claims about 1792 and 1801 if needed. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, dated 29 May 1873.

Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Archibald Campbell to return the second batch of [Papers]. He writes about Gridlestone and of difficulties in Nepal and that it is impossible to increase trade without acquaintance of the facts. Handwritten, one piece, 2 sides with a small rectangle cut from the paper, dated 30 May 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he concurs with Hodgson's view of Gridlestone. He writes his opinion on possible conflict in Nepal and that he had sent for Princeps' Transactions from London before writing about the Treaty of 1815. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, dated 30 May 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he reassures Hodgson that he would not do anything to upset Hodgson's relationship with Gridlestone or his people. He wonders if Sir L. Mallet is offered an office, whether he will take it. He wonders whether there is any use visiting Mallet as Mallet knows that he and Hodgson are of the same mind and that Hodgson has already spoken to him. It seems if Gridlestone had been of the same opinion as Haughton then Campbell would have been very hopeful but as Gridlestone is of the mind to leave things alone till Young dies, he has not much hope. Campbell then writs about a court-martial. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 31 May, 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he suggests Dr Weight will be very useful to Mallet if obstruction comes from those living in Nepal postulating that Hodgson's and Campbell's is an old story. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side, with accompanying envelope bearing Hodgson's annotations. Dated 3 June 1873.

Letter from Archibald Campbell to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he writes that the Duke had sent his last letter to Sir J [Kaye] which had then been sent on to Melville. Melville wrote to say that if Campbell gave him a day he would lay out all the Treaties with Nepal for him to view. Campbell named the previous Friday but Melville asked for more time. However Campbell had arranged to see Mallet so still went. Campbell called in first at the Pol office, discovered that Young seemed intent on fighting in Tibet. Mallet was surprised that 'G' had left England and that he wished to hear Haughton. Campbell also had expressed desire to hear Haughton as Haughton had succeeded him as Supreme Authority in Darjeeling. However Mallet did not allude to bringing them together. Mallet had then expressed views on Hodgson's time with him, on Sikkim and about Tibet. Campbell went on to Melville, who was out, but a clerk showed him all our Treaties and agreements with Nepal. Campbell will go back to see Melville himself on the following Wednesday. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides, with accompanying envelope annotated by Hodgson. dated 8 June 1873.