This series covers all the other correspondence with the Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson, It ranges in date from 1843 to 1880 and covers personal, political and research interests.

Three letters from Ranganath Paudel to Brian Houghton Hodgson, October - December 1846. In these letters Ranganath acknowledges Hodgson's letters before giving a detailed description of Nepal's internal political situation during and after the royal palaces Kot and Bhandãrkhãl massacres of 1846. He writes of the rise to power of Jangabahadur, a list of people killed in the Kot and those who have escaped and gone underground. He also writes of Queen Rajyalaxmi's imprisonment and King Rajendra's asylum in Benares. He asks for Hodgson's help for himself and for other Nepali officials. Ranganath was also in asylum in Benares from where the letters were sent. Ranganath's official seal is on accompanying envelope. Handwritten in Nepali, 5 pieces, October - December 1843.

Correspondence from Ganapat Sakai to Brian Houghton Hodgson dating from 15 October 1846 to 24 February 1847. Four letters giving news of the current Nepali political stituation.

Letter from Ganapat Sakai to Brian Houghton Hodgson at Darjeeling, 15 October 1846, in which he gives a detailed account of the shooting of General Guggin Sing and the subsequent consequences leading to the takeover of the country by Jangabahadur. He appends a list of those who "fell in the tumult" of that night, dated 15 September 1846. Handwritten, 6 sides.

Letter from Ganapat Sakai to Brian Houghton Hodgson at Darjeeling, 4 January 1847, in which he thanks Hodgson for his letter and writes that he will try to exchange the Pandit and send the painter in his due time. He then writes of the Maharaja and his sons going to Benares and that the then Resident, Dr Login, has returned from accompanying the Maharaja. A new resident Major Thoresby has been appointed who,with Lord Ellenborough,has been at Durbar and Jhawnee. He writes that he learnt from the Delhi Gazette of Mr Colvin returning from Ceylon. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 4 January 1847.

Letter from Ganapat Sakai to Brian Houghton Hodgson at Darjeeling, 24 February 1847, in which thanks Hodgson for his letter and writes about the hearing that the Maharaja has left Benares for Nepal but is prevented from entering. He also writes that he has visited the painter who has been ill and who will not go to Hodgson in Darjeeling, nor can the pandit travel at this time. He has also enquired of the Durbar for a Pandit for Hodgson but to no avail. He writes that [Bhawan Shatther] has asked that he write to Hodgson on his behalf as he is likely to lose his Post. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated 24 February 1847.

Label in Hodgson's hand "Ganapat Sakai late troubles at Cathmandu recd, ansd Nov 1 1846" with further note regarding Ganapat. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 1 November 1846.

Letter from Major C. Thoresby, Resident Kathmandu, to Brian Houghton Hodgson. Thoresby writes of his delay in replying before he could give positives news regardng what arrangements were practical. The ChitiKanee Raj has been ill with pains in his loins and in the Residency hospital and therefore not fit to journey to Hodgson. He has also had difficulty in procuring a pandit for Hodgson but has eventually found two. Neither will come alone so it will be necessary for Hodgson to employ both. Thoresby thanks Hodgson for his offer of information on the duties of Resident. He can give Hodgson little information about the Raja as he saw him only once before the Raja's departure for Benares. Thoresby writes that the Raja moved towards Nepal and that he is in contact with other Nepali refugees and exiles. Handwritten letter, 8 sides with accompanying envelope, dated 30 March 1847.

Letter from [Camberley] to Brian Houghton Hodgson. The sender writes from Benares that he has been to see the Raj and translated Hodgson's letter to him. He encloses the Raj's reply. He writes that he hopes that Thoresby will start to get things on a better footing as since Hodgson's departure there has been nothing but bloodshed. He assures Hodgson that the fugitives at Benares will be treated with respect. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 19 December 1850.

Draft Letter from Brian Houghton Hodgson to Dr Reinhold Rost in which he writes concerning a controversy which has put him in a negative light and so he asks for Rost's help in sorting the facts. He mentions Campbell and Lawrence. He proceeds to write his opinion concerning the Durbar of Nepal and politics of the region. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 6 sides, dated 21 June 1873. Also accompanying envelope addressed to Rost at the India Office.