Copy of an article from the "Friend of India, 25 September 1843" in praise of Hodgson's service to Nepal. On reverse side is a copy of the "Address of H. Torrens, Esq., Secretary Asiatic Society" on the occasion of Brian Houghton Hodgson's resignation which again praises the work that Hodgson has carried out. Both handwritten, 2 sides, Friend of India article dated 25 September 1843.

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.

Letter from Pahalman (servant) to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he gives an eyewitness report from Nepal after the seizure of power by Jang Bahadur in 1846. He congratulates Hodgson on his marriage (to Anne Scott) in England. He writes about Nepal's preparations for a war to be fought by the next year with Tibet etc. (Susan Hodgson's title description of this letter in the Autograph Book of Brian Hodgson refers to Pahalman as a servant in Nepal (back page of IXVI). However, from the content, language and style of writing of the letter it seems that Pahalman was not just a regular household servant, but rather a quite literate person either from northern India or possibly from Nepal Tarai. The letter also states that Pahalman was intending to leave Nepal but was advised by his son living in India to stay that year and wait until Hodgson came back from England. Thus Pahalman is likely to be a staff member at the British Residency in Kathmandu who was employed by Hodgson during his tenure and close to Hodgson and his family.) Handwritten in Khas (Hindi), 2 sides, dated [1853-1854]. With accompanying envelope, handwritten in English.

Letter from Jung Bahadur Kunwar Rana to Brian Houghton Hodgson in which he acknowledges Hodgson's letter sent from Darjeeling (Dārjiling) on VE 05/01/1912 (March, 1855), and asks for help with arrangements for English lessons and essential military education in Darjeeling for Jang's son-in-law, GajrajsingThapa. He promises to send descriptions of different ethnic languages and new specimens of birds and deer which were not included in the earlier drawings by Rajmansing Chitrakari. He reports on the causes and progress of the war with Tibet and mentions Minister Bambahadur, brother of JungBahadur. Letter has accompanying addressed and stamped envelope. Handwritten in Nepali, one side, dated VE 15/01/1912 (CE April 1855)

Summary by Brian Houghton Hodgson of Jung Bahadur's letter of VE 1912 Vaiśākah śudi 15 (CE April 1855), Hodgson's title description reads "Letter brought by Gajraj from Jung Feb 1855". Handwritten, 3 sides.

"Translation of letter from Jung Bahadur". English translation of Jung Bahadur's letter of VE 15/01/1912 (CE April 1855). Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 15 May 1855.

Letter from Jung Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson acknowledging the receipt of Hodgson's letter sent from Darjeeling on VE 14/02/1913. He sends a further report on Nepal-Tibet War and expresses his thanks to Hodgson for his arrangements for Gajaraja's education and training, happiness at the news of Gajaraja's good progress. He is making arrangements for drawing and painting of Buddhist deities by appointing Munshi Laxmidas and Ghananda (Shakya) Banda. He apologises for not being able to send the specimens of birds and animals again because of the spread of disease immediately after the end of war with Tibet but gives his assurance that he will send as many as can be found. Letter has accompanying stamped envelope addressed to Hodgson. Handwritten in Nepali, 1 side, dated VE 13/03/1913 (CE Jul. 1856).

Letter from Jung Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson with thanks to Hodgson for his letter dated 5th November giving news of Gajaraj Thapa and for taking good care of him. Letter also covers Gajaraj Thapa's education and training, Bahadur's desire to make Gajaraj fluent in spoken and written English, a promise to defray all and every expense incurred on account of Gajara's training, a description of the war with Tibet and his confidence of getting victory over the Tibetans if the Chinese army do not intervene in support of Tibet. The letter appears to have been written most probably by an Englishman for Jung Bahadur, following Jung's verbal dictation in Nepali, but it is signed by Jung Bahadur in Nepali. There is also an accompanying postscript to inform Hodgson that he has received the portrait of his son-in-law and to thank Hodgson for sending it. Handwritten in English with signature in Nepali, 4 sides + 1 side, dated 23 November 1855.

Letter from Balloban Sing to Gajarajsing Thapa sent from Kathmandu concerning the progress of Nildhoj Khatri's education and training. He promises to check with Jang Bahadur, through Singh's uncle, whether gunners are required or not and gives description of the war with Tibet. Hodgson's note on the top of the letter states that Balloban Sing was a friend of Gajaraj Thapa living in Kathmandu. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 22 November, 1855.

Translation of a letter from Jung Bahadur to Brian Houghton Hodgson to inform him of the resignation of Jung Bahadur from the Premiership and appointment of his brother Bambahadur to the post. He writes about his honorary title of Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung in recognition of his success in the war with Tibet. He also writes about Buddhist tantrik drawings and paintings requested by Hodgson and sends condolences for the sudden death of Henry Hodgson with words in praise of Henry's character and a memory of the visit to Henry by Jung Bahadur and his entourage while they were in England. He promises to send samples of mineral water (dagdhi-nāsī) from the mountains of Nepal to Hodgson and requests that Gajaraj Thapa be sent back to Nepal. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated October 1856.