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Hodgson used much of his time in both Nepal and Darjeeling in research, wanting to discover and understand about the architecture, languages, ethnography, religion, zoology and botany. He collected specimens and manuscripts, and had many drawings made, which he donated to many collections throughout Europe. He was also politically involved during his Residency in Nepal, and also later in England, when he continued to show an active interest in the Indian subcontinent, particularly regarding trade and vernacular education. These Personal Papers reflect these interests and are a record of much of his activity - Hodgson and his wives seemed to have a need to record all his successes. He was also a keen annotator of material, so that most of the printed material also bears his handwritten comments.

"Autograph Book belonging to Susan Hodgson, Alderley Grange, Wotton under Edge" A leather bound autograph book belonging to Hodgson's wife, Susan, in which are placed certificates, diplomas, academic and personal correspondence, newspaper cuttings and extracts related to Brian Houghton Hodgson's life. Leather binding with metal clasp. The book's binding is broken and some pages are loose. Care must be taken when using this item.

Extract from the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (No. 62, N.S.) to report on the Proceedings of the Asiatic Society for February 1844. The monthly meeting on the 6 February had been an occasion on which Members were afforded an opportunity to express their sentiments on the departure of Hodgson. Printed material, 1 partial copy of 3 sides, 1 fuller extract which includes more details of Hodgson's life and works, 4 sides. Also printed testimonials to Hodgson from the Journal for October 1844, printed material, 8 sides.

This Series contains 52 letters between Thomas Manning and his father, William Manning, Rector of Diss. These date from 1785, when Thomas was a child on holiday, until 1810, the year of William Manning's death There are a further 5 letters between Thomas Manning and other family members.

Material concerned with the Asiatic Society (formerly Asiatic Society of Bengal) and their interaction with the Royal Asiatic Society.

"A Descriptive Catalogue of the Paintings, Statues, Framed Prints, Copper Plates and Other Curiosities in he Rooms of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, by C.R. Wilson, M.A., corrected up to April 1897." Pamphlet describing the Society's collections, published by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1897.

In 1934 the Asiatic Society of Bengal celebrated the 150th Anniversary of its Foundation. The material connected to this celebration is:

• Asiatic Society of Bengal 150th Anniversary of Foundation, Monday 15th January 1934, Programme". Printed card giving details of the programme for the celebration.

• Letter from the President and Council of the Asiatic Society of Bengal to the Royal Asiatic Society to invite them to participate in the 150th Anniversary celebration. Printed with handwritten inserts, undated.

• Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professor A.H. Harley and Babu Ganapati Sircar to ask if they would be willing to represent the Royal Asiatic Society at the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Typed with handwritten annotations, dated 10 November 1933.

• Letter from G.A. Stewart, Assistant Secretary, Royal Society of Edinburgh, to the Assistant Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that they had been invited to send a delegate to the 150th Anniversary celebrations of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, and to ask the Royal Asiatic Society the form of congratulatory addresses. Typed, dated 10 November 1933.

• Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to the Assistant Secretary, Royal Society of Edinburgh, to inform that the Society had decided to ask two Oriental scholars to represent the Society. Typed, dated 16 November 1933.

• Letter from Babu Ganapati Sircar to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that he hopes to be able to represent the Society at the 150th Anniversary celebrations. Handwritten, dated 5 December 1933.

• Letter from Professor A.H. Harley to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that he will be happy to represent the Royal Asiatic Society. Handwritten, dated 7 December 1933.

• Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professor A.H. Harley to inform him of the Council's gratification that he can represent the Society and to enclose the Presentation Form. Typed dated 28 December 1933.

• Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Babu Ganapati Sircar to inform him of the Council's gratification that he can represent the Society and to enclose the Presentation Form. Typed dated 28 December 1933.

Letter from B.S. Guha, General Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal, to The Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, in response to the invitation by the Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the Asiatic Society of Bengal has nominated Dr. Sunita Kumar Chatterji for election as a Corresponding Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. Dated 5 September 1941.

In 1944 the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal sent letters to the Government of India and Government of Bengal concerning the post-war reconstruction of the cultural life of India. Within this they also sought support of British Institutions. The material in this series is:

Letter from K Nag, General Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal, to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for the Society's support in their approach to the Governments of India and Bengal on the cultural reconstruction of India. Typed, dated 31 December 1944.

Letter from K Nag, General Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal, to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to send part II of the pamphlet concerning the Society's proposals in connection with post-war reconstruction, Typed, dated 10 February 1945.

The printed pamphlet "Proposals made by the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal in connection with Cultural Reconstruction, Part II". Letter from Richard Burn to Richard Winstedt concerning the proposals for cultural reconstruction, Handwritten, dated 8 April 1945. With the letter are 18 pages of handwritten notes expanding his opinions.

"Proposals of R.A.S. Bengal for Cultural Reconstruction in India Part II". 4 pages of handwritten notes on the proposals.

Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to the General Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal, to inform him of the Council's general agreement with the proposals. If the Governments of India and Bengal request the views of the Society they will endeavour to express support. Typed, dated April 1945.

"Cultural Relations between India and the United Kingdom" - note by the Royal Society to call an informal conference at the Society's rooms on 24 July 1945 regarding cultural relations. With the letter is an agenda for the meeting and a note prepared by Mr Justice Bigley on matters for consideration at the conference, a Copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Special Council of the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal for 24 March 1945 and Notes by Mr Justice Bigley relating to Cultural Relations. Typed, 6 pages.

"Copy of a letter from Sir Cyril Norwood, President of St John's College, Oxford, to the Secretary of the Royal Society, dated 3 July 1945" in which he expresses his opinions concerning Cultural Relations with India, as he will be unable to attend the forthcoming meeting. Typed, 2 pages.

Handwritten notes on the approach by the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal to the Government of India. 3 pages, undated.

Notice from S.K. Saraswati, General Secretary, The Asiatic Society, to inform that by Order of the Council, at its meeting on 21 July 1958 it was decided to combine the two series of the journal into one to be named the Journal of the Asiatic Society.