Zoology Nepal I, 1824-1827; Ornithology & Mammalogy, Valley of Nepal II, 1824-1827. Note by Hodgson: "Crude beginnings - useless"

Memos and correspondence concerning the visits of VIPs to ZSL. Includes The Queen, Emperor of Japan, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen of Nepal, Princess Anne, etc

Includes information on Chitwan and Rhinos

Prospectus and correspondence with Gray, Waterhouse, Rees and Ogilby

Includes copies of the letter of appointment of Hodgson as Resident in Nepal (1833) and extracts from congratulatory letters and testimonials (some from Lord Auckland)