Map of JDH’s route from Darjeeling showing the Lachen & Lachong passes, the Chola range & his location near the Thibet [Tibet] frontier. He can see the source of the Lachen [River] at the base of Kinchin [Kinchinjunga]. JDH wrote to his mother from Choongtam & to Bentham from Lachen. The villagers are indifferent to JDH's expedition. He draws on the granary that Campbell stored for him at Choongtam. A purple Dentaria & a Polygonum make excellent pot herbs. He describes explorations through scrub of Wallich’s Rhododendron campanulatum, different to WJH’s in 'Botanical Magazine', & the vegetation of the area. JDH discusses his instruments and study of geology & geography. The Rajah has made threats for if JDH enters Thibet. JDH plans to travel up the Rungeet to Jongri. JDH discusses the prospect of going to Borneo for government. He wonders why Lobb is not sent to Darjeeling as he could get Veitch a good collection. JDH aims to open the way for explorers after him. The Rajah has gone to Chumbi & ordered the villages to share food with JDH. He discusses western Borneo & does not believe[James] Brooke’s account, especially after spending time with the Dutch East India Company. JDH would do better at RBG Kew than Borneo, despite his yearning to travel. He discusses government purchasing WJH’s herbarium & library. Graham’s fetched £900. JDH urges WJH to speak to Lord Carlisle about Borneo. Lord Auckland's death does not negate JDH’s obligations. JDH discusses finances; Findley advised him things were bad in Calcutta [Kolkata]. He is sorry the Coelogynes arrived dead; Macrae will attend to further roots sent. Falconer has written to him, JDH fears the H.E.I. [Honorable East India Company] gardens are in trouble. Lord Dalhousie does not care for science. JDH discusses how best to send collections home. Mrs Lawrence succeeded with the Amherstia. JDH discusses identification of Rhododendrons & D.C.[De Candolle’s] divisions of genera. Humbolt complained to JDH about Pentland.

JDH has received letters from WJH, Lady Maria Hooker, his Aunt & Uncle Palgrave & Elizabeth [his sister]. After JDH crossed the river into Tibet, the Bhotans sent word of 140 Tibetan soldiers approaching to turn him out. The Bhot Soubah begged to be absolved of blame; which JDH arranged with Campbell in Darjeeling. JDH describes the vegetation & scenery. He eats 'Chokli-bi' daily which is a Smilacina. One of his Rhododendron collections was ruined on the way to Darjeeling. The Sikkim Rajah is troublesome & JDH has difficulty getting food despite Campbell sending some. JDH is glad WJH liked his fungi & has nothing more to say about Borneo. The Admiralty would like him to give it up. JDH discusses [George] Gardner’s effects. JDH discusses publications; he will let Reeves publish anything but the journals which are for the RBG Kew Annals. Peel will be happy with Hoya. JDH has written a severe letter to Falconer & thinks the [Calcutta] garden is in trouble. He discusses postal methods; parcels to Colvile will not be free. JDH wants Phillips to buy the Rumphian wood cabinet on his behalf; Brown will have it for the British Museum. WJH should tell Veitch to send Lobb to Darjeeling; he can accompany JDH when he returns there in Oct. JDH is grateful for Pentland’s letter but his observations of the horary oscillations differ, as shown by his barometer readings. Sabine has proved the theories he alludes to. No traveller has a meteorological record comparable to JDH’s. Thomson wrote from Simla [Shimla] & plans to join JDH in Dec. JDH will write to thank Sir E.T.[Emerson Tennent] regarding Ceylon [Sri Lanka]. Cecil Beadon will forward WJH some opium things for the museum. Wight is also sending WJH things; JDH praises his ICONES. He is sorry to hear of Endlicher’s death. JDH is collecting moths which he stifles in Cajuput [oil] & stores in tissue paper. He eats musk deer & wild leeks. He mentions Wallich, Lindley & Fortune.