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Copy of an extract from the proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal for 1 May 1839 in which it was reported that Mr Prinsep was the official channel for the transmitting to Mr Hodgson of Nepal, the diploma and letter of appointment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor of France. This honour was conferred in light of Mr Hodgson's study of the Buddhistical faith and for his procurement of Buddhist literature, and in making known a great variety of new objects in natural history and science. Handwritten copy, 2 sides, dated 1 May 1839.

Further copy of the extract from the Proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Also extract from Madras Journal of Science for July-Sept 1839 concerning Hodgson's work and prospective publication on the Fauna of Nepal. Further extract of "Report on Bhootan by the recent Envoy to the Court" undertaken by Hodgson, dated 1839, and extract from "Swainson's Ornithology and Cabinet Cyclopaedia" and "British and Foreign review" concerning Hodgson's publication. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 1839.

"Testimonials Library" Copies of extracts from Letters and Articles in praise of Hodgson's work including the Societé Asiatique de Paris, Asiatic Society of Bengal, Swainson's Ornithology, Delhi Gazette, Calcutta Englishman, Friend of India, and Professor O Shaughnessy. Handwritten, 6 sides, dated 1837-1844.

"Testimonials 1840 & 41" Series of copies of extracts from letters concerning Hodgson's work and abilities particularly concerning his negotiations with the Nepal government. Handwritten, 6 sides, dated 1840-1841.

Copies of extracts from Letters,1841-1842. Extracts from despatches sent to Hodgson concerning his negotiations with the Rajah of Nepal, praising Hodgson's tactics and success. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 23 December 1841 - 7 March 1842.

Copy of a reply from W. Smyth to Brain Houghton Hodgson concerning his pleasure in reading the testimonials of Hodgson. Handwritten, 1 sides, dated 1841.

Copy of an extract from the Friend of India, 24 September 1843 praising Mr Hodgson's services to the state. On the reverse is extract from an address by H Torrens on his resignation as Secretary of the Asiatic Society in which he praises the work of Hodgson in gaining new information on the Kingdom of Nature. Handwritten, 2 sides, 1843.

Letter from J Forshale, Secretary, British Museum, to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he is directed by the Trustees to acknowledge Hodgson's letter and to express the Trustees' thanks for the series of Skins and Drawings which Hodgson has presented to the Museum with the promise of completing the series. The trustees would like to accept this offer and will instruct their Officer to go to Hodgson at Canterbury to assist him on the preparations for these specimens and those for other institutions.. However the Trustees must also express their regret that they are unable to help with the publications which Hodgson has proposed - this falls beyond the remit they consider appropriate for them. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 20 December 1844.

Correspondence concerning the bust of Brian Houghton Hodgson. Two items concerning the making of a bust of Hodgson, 1844-1845.

Letter from Thomas Thornycroft to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning the creation of a bust for the Asiatic Society's room in Calcutta and asking Hodgson to contact him concerning it. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 17 June [1844].