Letter from Wiliam Manning to Master (Thomas) Manning. Thomas had gone reluctantly to Yarmouth for the sea-bathing. His father is answering a letter in which Thomas seemed to have expressed that he was not happy. William Manning writes about Thomas' brother visiting the "Ladies at Rollersby Hall", about a fishing trip, the thunder and rain of the last few days, various visitors, of Mr. [Laurents] returning to start school but for Thomas not to worry, his father would send his brother next week or after and in the meantime to enjoy his leisure and not worry about his books - he was far enough ahead. Handwritten letter, 3 sides, dated Diss, July 20, 1785

Letter from William Manning to Thomas (Master Manning) at Yarmouth. William writes about Thomas' sea-bathing - the benefits and frequency and of William's consultation with Thomas' uncle regarding this. He suggests Thomas leaves Yarmouth and takes the coach to Bungay to stay with uncle so that he may assess his health. And to journey home to Diss from there. Handwritten letter, 3 sides, dated Diss, August 12, 1785

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Cambridge in which he writes about his ill health which has prevented him from writing sooner and affects his appetite and spirits. It is a disorder of the heart and arteries but not too serious. His doctor, Dr Davy, advises sea-bathing. He also has a nervous fidgety feeling that makes it difficult to write. However his illness does not prevent him from going to Balls though he moderates his dancing. He received his father's letter by Boston and is obliged to Mr Woodward. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated "Sunday morning"

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Penrith. He is staying with the family of his friend, (Charles) Lloyd, a friend from Cambridge. He writes about his trips out in the Lake District, about the Lloyd family and of going to stay at the Clarksons to see Martindale and Ullswater. Handwritten, 4 sides. Postmarked July 15, 1799

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Cambridge. He thanks his father for the offer of sending a turkey (along with cartoon picture of it); he is going to dinner at Dr Davy; he is sorting his skates and asks about whether they are making mince pies. Handwritten, 2 sides. Dated "Cambridge Wednesday" and by another hand as December 1799 or December 1800

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Cambridge. He writes about the end of term and hoping to visit Diss in January. He has been unwell but "5 grains of Dr James' noble powder expelled the enemy". He had been to a dinner to celebrate Dr Cousons [moving]; political speculations show anxiety towards Russia and Prague. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated by a later hand as December 1800

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Newport, Isle of Wight. He writes about surveying land in Hampshire with a friend who is looking to buy; of the journey and stay in the Isle of Wight; and journeying on to Fareham, near Portsmouth. Handwritten, 3 sides. headed Newport, Isle of Wight. Dated by another hand, 6 May 1801, Postmarked May 1801

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Cambridge. He writes about his tour after leaving the Isle of Wight, travelling through Hampshire, Dorsetshire and Devonshire, South Wales. He would not wish to live in Devonshire, "from the peculiar appearance of the trees there I guess that the air is more injurious to vegetation". He also writes about the hard work of the Welsh. Handwritten, 4 sides. Postmarked May 25, 1801

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from [Greek] Street, Soho. He writes to tell his father that his passport has to go in the dispatch box to the King; that it probably won't be looked at until Tuesday and may be he should have written to "George Rex" to tell him he was in a hurry. He will travel to France by the Diligence and will write from Calais unless he is asleep as he passes through. Handwritten, 2 sides. Postmarked 1801

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Dover and Boulogne. He writes about waiting for his crossing, visiting Dover Castle, his tedious company. From Boulogne he writes about sorting his baggage, one chap falling in the water; his quarters having a blazing wood fire over which he breakfasts. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated Monday 4 January, 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He writes about his difficult journey through snow with horses falling and includes a sketch of the situation. This meant he arrived late and so was fatigued. He had walked around Paris that morning and seen the Palais Royal. He prefers Paris to London and reiterates this later in the letter. He writes abut meeting his friend Tuthill (Sir George Leman Tuthill ,1772–1835), his wife (Maria) and child (Laura Maria). The letter is written over 2 days and then re-opened to put in a note about forwarding his mail. He is considered an American by his hosts which is of benefit he states in that they expect him to live frugally. He states his address as No 165, Hotel Beauvalet, Rue de la Jussienne. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 8 January 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He apologises for not writing sooner and blames it on lack of time. He is rising late, "something or other breaks in on my mornings, & after dinner I have a necessity of seeing somebody to talk with or I should be melancholy". He has not yet met many people and wants to meet Mr LaGrange to see a demonstration of a Theorem which no-one as yet has given a genuine demonstration. He tries to avoid mixing with the other English apart from Tuthill but has met Lord Henry Petty (Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne KG, PC, FRS, 2 July 1780 – 31 January 1863), who also brought the Irish man Mr Parnell (Henry Brooke Parnell, 1st Baron Congleton PC, 3 July 1776 – 8 June 1842). He has only seen Bonaparte at a distance at the review of troops. He has met Tom Paine (Thomas Paine,1737-1809). He subscribes to the Lyceum where there is a library, conversation room and reading room where he can read all the French journals and reviews and some English, and attend lectures all for £4 subscription. He finishes by answering points from his father's letter and saying he will write to Edward. Handwritten, 4 sides. Postmarked 1802, dated 23rd Plavoise (French republican Calendar), 12 February, 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He writes "Paris is a place where Luxury abounds and riots uncontrolled" though he himself lives in a retired manner. He has met Mr De Maimieux "a learned man who has invented a new language which he calls Pasigraphie". He also met an English gentleman... who has the confidence of the French Government as he has a civil place in Belgium (no name given). This man introduced him to Maria Cosway, (English painter and Engraver, 11 June 1760 – 5 January 1838)). This man has offered "to introduce me to a man who has travelled to the interior of China and who is acquainted with Chinese manners - a subject that much interests me" This man can also be of service in a literary way. Manning was admitted to the antichambers and saw Bonaparte: "I had an excellent view of him both in his going out and his returning. What a God like countenance he has! his demeanour to the spectators was very affable & unaffected. I have so exalted idea of him as a great man, that when he passed & turned his face to the party where I stood, I had a violent emotion, even to tears". He admits much is said against him and that banishments are taking place. He mentions the carnival which has just finished. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated Tuesday 18th Ventose (French Republican Calendar) 9 March 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He assumes that his brothers, William and Edward, have informed his father of his news from their letters but in case that William's has gone astray asks that Mr Wilkins be put down as a subscriber to Mr Denon's book on Egypt (Dominique Vivant, Baron Denon, 4 January 1747 – 27 April 1825). He writes of people he has met - Mr Taylor who took him to a Conversatione at Mr Smith's, an Englishman of fortune in Paris with his wife and sister. He found the mesdames particularly agreeable. He met a Mr White, a civil engineer, who has survived the revolution with only 3 months imprisonment under Robespierre. Mr Giliet is the name of the man he wrote about in the previous letter. Manning has become "quite a talker in societies" in order to make himself a good guest he engages in conversation with artists, mathematician. physiognomics or metaphysician to draw then out and thus please his hosts. He then writes about a plot to assassinate Bonaparte which took place on 15th Floreal (9th May) by a Colonel Fournier. The plot had been hushed up by Bonaparte so most of Paris did not know about it. He writes more about the political situation. He concludes by asking to be remembered to his friends and by remarking on his change of address. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated Monday 11 May 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He wonders whether his last letter got to his father as he had written about the assassination attempt. He continues to write about French politics and the suppression of the truth, and how Parisiennes will make up their 'truth' according to their disposition. He will send this letter with Mr Taylor who is returning to England and whom Manning will miss. Taylor has introduced Manning to "Dr Hagar, the Conservator of the Oriental manuscripts at the National Library who is about to publish a Chinese dictionary under the auspices of the French Government. The Dr and I shall probably become intimate, as I am learning the Chinese tongue, & so curious a language is a greater bond of union among men than even Free-masonry". Manning writes that he has been occupied in finishing a mathematical work which he intends to send to Carnot (Lazare Nicolas Marguerite, Comte Carnot 13 May 1753 – 2 August 1823) in manuscript. He is also involved in other analytical investigations. He is been to the countryside around Paris on 2 or 3 excursions and admires Versailles. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated Tuesday 8th June 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He has been unwell for the last week but is leaving for a stay in Basle, Switzerland, before going to the south of France. He has letters of introduction to various people in Toulouse so will probably make his main stay there or in its neighbourhood. He writes he will never be happy until he is settled but has many things to do first. One of these is to penetrate to the interior of China - something which he deems difficult but not dangerous and will not be long term. He reassures his father that he will visit England before going to China and hopes to be able to recount his adventures in his father's parlour at Diss, on his return. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 13 July 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Brennen (Brunnen), Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. He writes to his father of his trip through Switzerland, including Basle, the Rhine falls, Lucerne, Berne travelling by foot, horse and diligence. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated Brennen Sunday 25 July [1802], Berne Friday morning 30 July [1802]

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Brunnen, Switzerland. He writes about his tour round Switzerland - what pleased and disappointed him. The letter resumes in Milan - he has taken a detour to visit this city. And then Geneva, which he says is full of English. He continues to recount his travels and plans to go on to Marseilles and Toulouse. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated Brunnen, Friday 6 August [1802], Milan 12 August [1802], Geneva, 15 August [1802]

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Marseilles, France. He writes that he was pleased to find a letter from his father at Marseilles. He then continues to relate details of his travels through the country to reach Marseilles. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 4 September [1802]

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Toulouse, France. He responds to his father's letter which he found in Toulouse. He then continues to recount his travels. He writes about an encounter with a Cambridgeman in Marseilles who offered him letters of introduction and use of his quarters in the Temple, London. But Manning found that he could not be friends with this man and in the end refused the letters, hopefully to teach him a lesson about proper manners. He sailed from Marseilles to Toulon but returned by road. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 17 September 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Toulouse, France. He starts by saying he has received a letter from his father. He then tells of meeting Madame Serrant, daughter of the Marquis de Vaudrieuil, known from the American wars. He will escort Madame to her chateau in the Loire near Nantes, forgoing visiting Bordeaux, but pleased to travel with "a very pleasant woman, handsome apparently 25, but she says 32, of good family & princely connexions, & very sensible". He has also met a Mr Vaughan and they "pleased each other, & so our acquaintance commenced". He has found out the Mr Darby (who he met in Marseilles) is "a very Great Lyer". He writes that he has had no sport shooting having been out only 4 times with only a hound for a dog. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 28 October [1802]

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He writes of his journey from Toulouse in the company of Madame de Serrant along the banks of the Garonne to Bordeaux, then Poitiers, Angers and by the banks of the Loire, to the magnificent chateau of Serrant which escaped damage in the revolution. He stayed a few days at the Chateau before returning to Paris but hopes that the Serrants will come to Paris shortly or he will visit them again before leaving France, He writes how Madame de Serrant could write letters of recommendation for him but knows he has no time for flirtations, therefore recommends him to be introduced to the Count de [Minnery] - an Italian of great taste in drawing. She will provide other letters as required. He adds "What you report to me from Mrs Opie would absolutely make me vain, were I mot aware that some of my friends are partial to me & my beauty too!" He claims not to have committed "the folly" yet as he has seen nothing but artists and literary men but won't promise not to be guilty of it. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 14th Brumaire (5 November) 1802

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He apologises for not writing sooner; he has had a peculiar state of mind, engaged in reading, that he has replied to no letters including that of Madame Serrant. He has been skating which he finds good exercise. His friend [Giming Ram] has just arrived from Italy - he needs to see people so Thomas will give up his time as a duty not as a pleasure. Paris, politically, is quite quiet with a few people being sent away. He finds out his information from George LemanTuthill. People in Paris have been ill with the gripe and when he called on a friend he met their physician who he had met on the Bury road and was glad to make his acquaintance again. He writes more about Madame de Serrant and how the death of Marquis de Vaudreuil has meant that her mother has taken up residence with her. Handwritten, 3 sides. Postmarked 16 February 1803

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He is preparing to leave France but must visit Madame de Serrant before he returns to England. He suggests meeting his father in Cambridge. He wants to go there to peruse some books such as Du Haldes History of China. He reassures "do not be alarmed - different people have different lots - mine is to wander for a while". He writes about his algebra book wondering whether the 50 copies he sent to Ireland are still in Mr Arthurs' shop in Dublin. He writes about other books; about being unwell and how poor the medical knowledge is in France with people dying of being bled; the weather is very cold so there has been skating on the Seine; that people in Paris are concerned that there might be a war between England and France possibly based on Bonaparte's address to the Legislation in which he alluded to the possibility of a maritime war. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 17th Ventose (8th March) 1803

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Chateau de Serrant, Loire Valley . He writes about his days at Serrant teaching English to Madame de Serrant and her sister, Caroline, playing billiards with her brother, talking politics with Monsieur de Serrant, playing with the children and sitting by the fire. They have offered for him to stay until the end of the year but he thinks he will only stay for a month or two. His brother William has written of a possible companion in his Asiatic research and Thomas is contemplating engaging a pupil and travelling overland to Petersburgh that winter or early spring. He concludes by writing that he was to escort Lady [Clavering] to Serrant but her husband, Sir James, had deranged the plan they concocted. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 22 April, 1803

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Chateau de Serrant. He writes that he is prisoner in Serrant as the order has been sent for him to be detained. But he would rather be detained with his friends than a prisoner in Paris. He states: "Everybody in French detests the war". Handwritten, 2 sides. Dated 7th June, 1803

Letter from William Manning to Thomas Manning asking him to consider carefully his plan of going to China and the friends in England that he will leave behind. He gives family news, writes that he has harvested and is thinking of taking a fishing licence. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated in a different hand 24 August 1803

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He is being detained in Paris and is cross as the "old Kitchen tongs", but hoping to be able to go back to Serrant. The weather is very dry and the Seine low. There are few English in Paris "We are exceedingly well off as prisoners... Let us hope there will shortly be a peace". Building works are being carried out in Paris and other parts of the Empire; the Venus de Medicis has arrived. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 14th September, 1803

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Chateau de Serrant. He writes that he has been given permission to return to Serrant but not to leave the country, suggesting that English men are detained in France so they may not join the military. He will try to leave France, some people are given permission to travel in other parts of the Empire. He mentions a letter from his brother, William, with praise of one of Thomas' friends. Handwritten,3 sides. Dated 21 October, 1803

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He has not received any letters for 6 months, nor written any except to his father. He gained permission to return to Paris and is one of the few English who have not been made prisoner of war in Verdun. He asks for his father to write as soon as he receives this letter. Handwritten, 1 side. Dated 12th January 1804

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He is sending the note by private hand; he still hasn't heard from his father. He is in good health and permitted to remain in Paris. Handwritten, 1 side. Dated 28 February 1804

Letters from Thomas Manning to William Manning (father) and William Manning (brother) on same piece of paper. To his father he writes about finally getting a letter from his father; of cold weather in Paris for April; that he is "perfectly well & unmolested"; that Paris is calm but the trials for high treason will commence soon; not to believe surmises and conjectures in the papers pretending to come from high authority. To his brother he bemoans that he doesn't write; asks how he and his brother Edward are; how the college (Cambridge) is getting on now Dr Davy is Master. He remarks he has opportunity for studying the French character and muses on France and England and impossibility of really comparing places. Handwritten, 3 sides. Date 19th April, 1804

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Paris. He writes that another autumn has come and he is still in France but he has put to good use, learning not our of books but "out of crawling things called men. - when I have seen the interior of China, I shall be a consummate politician". He is well treated by the Government but is not pleased by Dr James Crawford running away and writing an impertinent letter to the Minister of War - it caused anxiety amongst the Englishmen still in France. The grapes have ripened and are cheap; preparations for the coronation are underway for 18 brumaire (9 November). He asks his father about shooting and jokes that he should ask to go to England to shoot with him but since game is abundant in France he doesn't think that the promise of a leash of partridge would be sufficient to let the Minister of War give him a passport. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 27 September 1804

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from White horse fetter Lane (London). He writes that he has been hunting for the Captain of the Thames, East Indian Company boat, on which he will go to Canton. Captain Riches is a Suffolk man and he wonders if he is related to his friend, Mrs Riches. If his father finds that she is, would he ask for a letter of recommendation for him. He has laid in supplies of medicines and will take good care of himself, though he writes his legs are rather swollen after much walking. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 21 [April 1806]

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Tavestock Hotel (London). He writes he is about to leave for Portsmouth and has settled everything to his satisfaction. He is worried they will lose their passage and not arrive in Canton till winter. He is indebted to Mr Crabtree for his assistance, beyond the usual kindness of intimate friends. He asks his father to tell his sister, Fanny, that he has not forgotten anything. He finishes "I am exceedingly well, but not calm". Handwritten, 2 sides. Postmarked 7 May 1806

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Portsmouth. He writes he is about to board but detained by the Jews' Sabbath as he wants to change some notes into dollars. He continues the letter on board the Thames. They are delayed in sailing and lie off the Isle of Wight. The owner, Mr Chapman, is on board, and as soon as he found out that Manning was a scholar and a mathematician, it has made a huge difference - the owner wishes Manning to instruct his son and friend, and this has meant that Manning has been given a "cabin and servants and everything I want". Handwritten, 3 sides. Postmarked 13 May, 1806

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from on board the Thames. On 29th May 1806 he writes that the Commodore has signalled that Madeira is in sight but they will not stop there which is disappointing in terms of fresh provisions and of sending letters. The sea agrees with him and after much reflection approves of the decision that he has made despite having to 'run away' from many friends who care much about him. He is growing his beard after asking permission from the ladies; is getting on well with the other passengers despite the greater part being "decidedly below par in point of education & information". The Thames is part of a convoy of about 30 ships which make a fine sight but means they sometimes have to wait for those lagging behind. The letter continues on 11th June, 1806 when they had sighted some ships which seemed to be bearing the French colours and so preparations were being made to fight. However they turned out to be English and therefore Thomas hoped they might take letters. Letter continues again on 24 July Lat 32 south, Longitude 11 West - a week off the Cape, and though they will not stop some of their convoy will. The weather has been good and he has seen flying fish in abundance along with sharks, dolphins, sword fish and has seen whales spouting. The Captain and his wife have changed cabins and Manning has their old one. He writes on 28th July that letters are called for but Manning recovered this one from the post on August 9th to say they had landed at False Bay (South Africa) 3 days previously. Handwritten, 4 sides. dated 29 May - 9 August, 1806

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from on board the Thames. The letter begins on 19 August 1806 and Manning writes about a terrible storm the day after leaving the Cape in which they lost a set of sails, damage estimated at £1000. The fleet were scattered but most had regrouped. The letter continues on 11 November 1806 from Penang where he had been for a month. He finds Penang fascinating - the vegetation, the different types of people and their lifestyles and religious habits. He has met the Governor, though his wife was unfortunately in Bengal. Manning has been a little unwell with fever but in good health as he writes. He has made many observations leaving no time to write letters, though he hopes to write to Dr Davy. He has seen Chinese and Siamese plays. Handwritten, 4 sides. 19 August -11 November 1806

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton - "in my own rooms at the English factory given me this morning". He arrived in Canton the previous day and George Staunton had said that an American ship was to leave Canton the next day; hence the letter. He had been called upon to give medical help to a Chinese servant with a cut elbow, followed by dinner at the Company table - roast beef, potatoes and vegetables recalling ideas of old England. He is tired and the next day will breakfast with Mr Barry, a merchant, for whom Mr Crabtree had given Manning a letter of introduction. They arrived by open boat - with some worries about pirates but had arrived in Canton safely. He writes about the weather and concludes with a note to say the servant is much improved so Manning has proved he is of some use already. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 14 January 1807

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. "All our attention has been absorbed for these last two months by a Contestation between the Supercargoes & the Mandarins respecting delivering up a man for having killed a Chinese. With this letter he encloses an account of the affair. This has stopped them leaving for Macao. He had been to a lavish entertainment by one of the Chinese security merchants which he describes. He is happy and writes that there is much to be learnt in Canton but the Europeans do not learn it because they do not know the language. "We are as babies under nurses" Manning writes of the Europeans and their inability to communicate or look after themselves. "I have no patience with this blustering and huffing in India & licking the dust here". There is a postscript concerning Edward Sheen, the "mock culprit" and concerning the receipt of a letter from his father. With this letter are a letter from J Crabtree to William Manning writing that he is enclosing Thomas' account of the affray at Canton and also asking that Mr Young will now organise sending his letters to China as Crabtree is going to America. There are 2 accounts of the fight between the English crew of the Neptune and the Chinese on 24 February 1807. Hand written, 4 pieces, each 4,4,1 and 4 sides. Letter dated 22 April 1807, postscript 28 April 1807, Accounts dated 16th April 1807, Crabtree letter dated 25 February 1808

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. He writes that the recall of the fleet that was despatched means he can write again with news that he thinks his father and friends at Diss will find gripping. After the fleet had sailed the Chinese had changed their demands regarding Edward Sheen but a boat was despatched to the fleet which returned. The Chinese then changed their demands and there are hopes it can be amicably settled. Manning had been to dinner at a retired Chinese merchant's house with Mandarins, English, Chinese merchants, Mr Chalmers the Swedish chief, some other Swedes and Danes and the Spanish chief. He tried so many new dishes - bird's nest soup with soy, deer's sinews & biche de mer - that they upset his stomach and he has had to dine on roast beef, mutton & chicken & boiled potatoes ever since. He praises Macao, 80-100 miles to south of Canton. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 7 May, 1807

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Macao. He writes on 20 June, 1807, that he had travelled to Macao down the river in junks for two people and his companion was George Staunton. Since arriving in Macao he has been absorbed with mathematics and a train of thought concerning equations, so much so that he has not been out and is only stopping to write the letter because he had heard that a boat was leaving for Bombay. The letter continues on 1 July saying he had just received a letter from (Charles) Lamb. He then proceeds with instructions on how best to send letters. Manning finishes with a postscript declaring himself "vext and mortified" because the boat that had brought Lamb's letter had brought many for other Englishmen but not for him. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 20 June - 1 July 1807.

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. He has finally received a letter from his father along with one from his brother, Edward, and another from Crabtree. However much of the letter is taken up with complaining about not receiving letters and trying to explain how best to send Mail to him. He writes that he was downhearted at Christmas but joined in the festivities at New Year. He is sending Mr Woodward "some curious seeds by the Sealeby Castle under the care of G. Staunton". He is sending his father some "supernaculum tea for the rectory". It is directed to Mr Lamb who will pay the duty and then Edward can pay him. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 6 January 1808

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. Manning writes about the disappointment in not receiving letters but that he had one from his father and one from his brother, Edward, with a copying machine. He has sent Mr Woodward and Mr Wilkins some onion seeds in the care of George Staunton. He has written several times and hopes they are not lost. He has an upset stomach and has ordered congee - a rice gruel. He is generally in good health. He resumes the letter the next day after the Alfred had docked and was pleased to have received post including from his father dated November 1806. He had a letter from Robert Thomson, a Scot settled in France and translator of La Fontaine's stories. He recounts an episode when in France of acting on Thomson's behalf to become an English teacher at a premier French college. He then writes that he is about to embark on a trip to Cochinchina (south Vietnam). He is going with the Company boats who will put him down at Turon (Da Nang) and if he is received favourably will stay there for a month. But if the Mandarins or the Frenchmen at the Cochinchina court would "rather have my room than my company" he will stay aboard the Company boat or return to Macao with the Portuguese expedition. He considers those of Cochinchina as half civilised vagabonds but wants to compare the language with Chinese and also to see whether he could be employed by the court as Physician in a Cochinchina Embassy to Pekin. he has other plans but will not commit them to paper. He admits he is not good at belonging to institutions otherwise he might have been employed by the Honorable Company. He has petitioned to the Mandarins that he may go to Pekin to feel the Emperor's pulse and teach him to calculate eclipses. He thinks this will not happen because the English in India's fame spreads too fast for Asiatic potentates. He then writes of his opinion of the French and English at war. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 12 February 1808

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. He writes that he lives in a most advantageous insulated condition but is making some progress in the languages and has learnt some things only obscurely or not known at all by Europeans. He writes of his time in Macao where they go each summer and he can converse with the French and with English. He is glad he is fluent in French. There are some pleasant English women. It has been discovered that he can sing by notes and therefore has been pressed to take part in concerts. He has sent his luggage to the river ready to embark to go to Cochinchina. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 26 February 1808

Two copies of a letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Macao. He writes that his expedition to Cochinchina was totally unsuccessful because they hadn't left enough time and also they had come across the survivors of a China Nepal wreck which they rescued (at his insistence) and put down in Turon. He had been with the fleet to the Paracel Islands and seen the wildlife. He is making progress with his study of Chinese. "I have discovered the nature of the tones. I can speak. I can read. I am sure of being able to pursue the study of Chinese books in Europe". He had received a letter from his sister Fanny and one of these copies also has a note to his sister which is subsequently crossed out. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 4 sides, 4 sides. Dated in another hand 18 August, 1808

Letter from Charles Lloyd to William Manning. Lloyd writes that he has transcribed the parts of Thomas' letter that were not personal to him in case William Manning has not heard from him. Transcription not with this letter. In Manning's script on the reverse is "C. Lloyd's extracts from a letter of mine". Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side. Dated 23 [September] 1808.

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Macao. He writes that troops have been landed at Macao to protect it from the French but the Chinese have not given their consent. The Chinese and English bully each other but Manning surmises that the Chinese laugh, because the Company will not risk the trade. Nobody can travel to Canton. Manning thinks all the other foreigners are waiting to see the English "worsted", He has received letters from his father and a parcel from his brother, Edward. He has adopted Chinese/Cochinchinese dress. "I wear a long robe, loon drawers, nankin boots & a black fine crepe turban. Vastly comfortable in the hot weather & so becoming with my long beard". Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 1st Monday [5] in December, 1808

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. He writes about the letters that he received. He has earned some money translating Company edicts but is glad not to be employed by them but is willing to let them aid his pursuits. He then writes his opinions of the war between France and Spain, and England's involvement, and about the capturing of the Danish fleet. The English fleet has been expelled from Macao, it was a tense time with firing on both sides. He gives a listed assessment of the situation. His beard is now a foot long. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 1 March 1809

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from on board the Pellen headed from Canton to Bengal. He promises to write more fully but is quite well and in a good way. Handwritten in pencil, 2 sides. Undated but postmarked London 18 Jul, 1810

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Calcutta. He writes of his frustrated attempt to get to Pekin whilst in Canton giving some of the reasons why it could not be accomplished. The suggestion has been made that it tries to go via Tibet and letters have been sent for him and he has other private letters with him. He had a good passage though was without convoy and therefore fearful of being taken in the Bay of Bengal. He has numerous dinner invitations including to Sir William Burroughs. He dined the previous evening with Mr Palmar, the Banker. "Turban on his head, beard over a foot long. all eyes staring at me". He has rented a spacious house on the circular road and justifies it by claiming it is necessary so he stays healthy and can study. There are some missionaries in Calcutta who claim to know something of the Chinese language but they have it wrong which he has tried to explain so that their translations of Confucius are map of mistakes. He is waiting to sail for Madras. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 28th April, 1810

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Rajpur. He is hoping to enter Tibet as a trader and has sent for goods from Calcutta. He is living with an Indian family and describes the earth floor and bamboo mat walls. He is pursuing trains of thought on language study but is yet unable to prove his pretensions. He writes his thoughts about language, man's deeds and religion. Handwritten, 2 sides. Dated 20 December 1810

Letter from Susan (Susanna) Manning to Thomas Manning. She will send the parcel he has requested to White Horse Fetter lane. She is sorry that he has suffered from the impediments. Her brother William is staying and they all join in prayers for health and safety. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side. Dated 15th April 1806

Letter from Thomas Manning to his brother, William Manning. He writes to introduce Mr Berry who will bring the letter and with whom Thomas enjoyed hospitality in Canton. Mr Berry will be able to tell William whether Thomas is off to Cochinchina. Handwritten, 1 side. Dated 23 February 1808

Letter from Thomas Manning to his sister, [Susanna] from Canton. He writes of receiving letters from other family members and the length of time they have taken to reach him. He writes of his aborted plans to go to Cochinchina. He is pleased with his progress in Chinese having a Chinese scholar to teach him. He hopes when he returns to England to inspire some young men to return to China to complete what he has started. The king of Siam has arrived in Canton and he hopes to dine with him and see if he can join his retinue. He writes about the Spanish conflict and says he has written some songs which when sung at table were prodigiously applauded. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 29 September 1809 See TM/9/8/12 for one ballad

Letter from Thomas Manning to his brother, Edward Manning from Redbourn, [Hertfordshire]. He writes asking Edward to imagine the house in which he is staying with Mr Lau and describes the house, garden, Mr B with his broad Northamptonshire dialect. Handwritten, 2 sides. dated 13 October 1818

These are notes in a later hand when a family member must have intended to organise the correspondence. Note "Family Letters of T.M. from Switzerland". On reverse is address "Thomas Manning Esq., at Mr Charles Lloyd, Penrith" and from "Mr Robinson" Note "Family Letters of T M from Cambridge &c". Note "Family Letters of T M from France" Note "Family Letters of T M while in the EastAll handwritten, single piece

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes that he has hardly aroused from stupor since Manning's departure and that his parents miss Manning's company. He does not know in which direction to go. He hopes he and Manning will write and meet often. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides. Postmarked 20 August 1799. Also handwritten transcript made at a later date, 1 piece 2 sides.

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes of his debt to Manning. Also that he is increasingly aware of his parents' kindness to him. Priscilla remains well and "Much better considering the state of half suspense Wordsworth being near Birmingham occasions". Charles is over Reid's affair. James is still ill and his need of Robert means he will close the letter. Handwritten, dated 30 August 1799. 1 piece, 3 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He had seen Charles at Mr Stokes' Swinford on the previous day. Priscilla is staying in Swinford with Charles and Sylvia. Charles seems determined to go to Cambridge, Robert is going to Worcester for a few days with an uncle. He is sorry to hear that Manning is "uncomfortable". Handwritten, postmarked 30 September 1799. 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes that Manning hasn't written and hopes that it is not because of his confession in a previous letter. He thinks that Manning, more than Charles Lamb would understand him. He is still the same man though maybe a lesser one. Handwritten, dated 7 November 1799. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes he has been ill and still is because of the mercury he is taking. He writes that he hears Manning has been in London and hopes he had a good time with Charles Lamb. He is too ill to do much. He sends his love to Charles and Sophia.. Handwritten, dated 15 February 1800. 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He thanks him for his letter which was like a "ray of sun". He has comfort in such friendships as he has been very low. He hope soon to start going again to the Quaker meeting to please his father. He may come to Cambridge with his sister Priscilla. Handwritten, dated 3 March 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He has been suffering again - wretched but professes his loyal friendship. He has decided not to take up business but live with a Cumberland farmer. He counts Manning and Lamb as his only true friends. Handwritten, postmarked 26 May 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes of suffering from a sickened, perplexed mind which affects his whole life. Handwritten, dated 24 June 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes that Manning has been silent too long and though his last letter was written in "a long winter season" he is now much better. He will settle in Business in a brewery. He adds a postscript to say that Manning's letter had arrived that day and will search Birmingham for material for Manning. Handwritten, dated 23 December 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He is upset that Manning has not written. He hopes to be in London shortly and see Manning. He is much happier than he used to be. Handwritten, dated 22 February, 1801, 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He chides Manning for not writing. He is established with a stationers in Birmingham which is good for his mind. Handwritten, dated 31st March 1801. 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He thinks from inference that Manning may soon be settled. His brother Plumsted is settled in the brewery. There are 4 of them at home and he does not wish to travel abroad. He will wait for fortune to lift before he contemplates marriage. Handwritten, postmarked 4 May 1801. 1 piece, 4 sides, partially torn and part of the letter lost. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter 1 piece, 1 side

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb from Cambridge. He apologises for his slowness in answering Lamb's letter - he is taken up with preparing a pupil for examination. He hopes to spend time with him in Town in about 5 weeks. He then adds some critique on the title of Lamb's "Tragedy". The Postscript writes that he has added a page of drawings and queer beasts but no record of these is with the copy. Dated 15 December [1799], postmarked 18 December, 1799. The copy is handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb from Cambridge. Manning is writing to put forward his feelings concerning a matter between Ld (Lloyd) and a Lady concerning a letter Ld wrote to the Lady about her writing. Manning defends Lloyd. He also mentions that Southey is a friend of Lloyds. Dated 9 February 1800. Copy is handwritten, 3 pieces, 3 sides

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. Manning discusses Burnet's history (pleased with), Hume (easy, sweet, obscure), Gibbon (pointed, terse, brilliant), Robertson (judicious, vigorous). He writes that he does not generally share Lamb's letters with Lloyd. He further asks that Lamb does not refer to Manning as an atheist in case the Catholics should come to the fore and Manning might find himself as one of "Smithfield's Illuminati". Dated [March 1800]. Copy is handwritten, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. Manning writes about the gap in their correspondence and might have supposed that "you & the Jolly Excise-man had missed you way one night & tumbled into the water in Liquor-pond Street, had not that busy winch. fame... spread a report that you and Coleridge were seen lately in the city". Manning is looking forward to the Easter break and on to the long summer vacation. He enquires whether Lamb has heard anything more of his Tragedy. Dated [17 March 1800]. Copy is handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. He pleads with Lamb to go to stay with him in Cambridge - the very thoughts "Of your coming makes my keg of rum wobble about like a porpoise & the Liquor (how fine it smells) goes Gultch squlluck against the sides for joy - just (if I may compare great things with small - my rum puncheon with old Zacharia's haus in kelter) as St John wobbled in Elizabeth's womb when Mary, big with Xt by the Holy Ghost, walked into Cousin Betty's parlour". Manning asks to be added to Dyer's list of subscribers. Dated in different hand, 10 August, 1800. Copy is 2 pieces, 2 sides

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. Manning complains that only the beginning of Lamb's last letter had arrived. Manning has been browsing Currie's Edition of Burn's Works, the prose parts he has found "cost me more blasts & execrations that would Damn a regiment of foot soldiers". Manning reckons he has a good account in the "Father's books" He asks again about Lamb's Tragedy. Dated 28 November 1800. Copy is handwritten 2 pieces. 2 sides

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. He writes again about trying to arrange to see each other and the difficulties of time available. He is sorry to hear of the tragic fate of Lamb's Tragedie but asks that he may have a copy partly transcribed by Lamb and partly by his sister Mary, to whom Manning sends his kindest condolences. He has copied part of the poem, The Vernal Walk (by Ebenezer Elliott) which had recently been published in Cambridge. Dated [12] December. Copy is handwritten, 4 pieces, 4 sides

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. Manning is writing just before he sails for China. He wished that he had been able to visit Mary but has not even been to see his father. When he returns he hopes to spend much time with Lamb. Dated from postmark, 12 May 1806. Copy is handwritten, 2 pieces, 2 sides.

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to L (Charles Lamb). Manning expects to go to Town next week and stay with Lamb. He encourages Lamb to purchase a boat that they may go up and down the river. Dated, in a different hand, February 1825. Copy is handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides

Copy of a letter from Charles Lamb to "Annette - a pupil of Mrs Kenny's". Lamb gives his excuses as to why he hadn't replied earlier and says that he and Mary would be happy for her to visit. Dated last day of year, 1822. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 2 sides.

Two typed copies of notes. 1, to C from Elia, saying she is sure to come on Friday and looking forward to meeting "Master Mathew". 2. Part of a note from Charles Lamb saying holidays are scarce so he hasn't been to Leadenhall. But hopefully something will bring the letter's recipient to town. He wonders why he has not been sent the revise. Both typed and undated

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb. He writes first about some writing that Lamb has sent him and how the word 'uncoin'd' bothered him. He then writes of his brother, supposing that he is now well though he hasn't heard from him. Manning compares London life with country life in some detail and includes a description of the delights of killing a pig. He has met Mrs and the Misses Galloway - he has been instructing them on places in the world. He keeps planning to go to London but then postpones. He would like to see Charles Lloyd. Dated 25th May [1819 - a different hand]. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from 3 Chapel Court, London. Tuthill writes about Manning's plans for the future and his concerns for his well-being. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides. Dated 13 June [1797]

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from "Freiberg in Upper Saxony". He writes that he is sorry not to have seen Manning before he left England nor written since and inquires about Manning's mathematical discoveries. After 2 months in Dresden he is in Freiberg studying mineralogy alongside Chemistry. There is a mining academy there which serves the surrounding silver mines. He has met Werner (Abraham Gottlob Werner 1749 – 1817, a German geologist). Tuthill is learning Chemistry with Lampadius (Wilhelm August Lampadius, 1772-1842, Professor of Chemistry and Mineralogy) . Tuthill' s wife Maria is busy learning the language. Tuthill is also reading the literature of Wiland, Goethe and Herder. Tuthill has visited Bohemia and wished Manning had shared the wildness with him. He hopes to be in a situation to see lots of Manning when he returns. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. dated 6 October 1798

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from Dresden. Tuthill chides Manning for not writing and then puts forward his dream of a house in London on the Thames and a short walk from Westminster where a group of young people of superior mind could reside together and study Literature. Tuthill sets out his scheme for living in such a way and suggests that Manning is the only person he knows that might be suitable. Tuthill suggests Coleridge might be a suitable candidate. He asks Manning to write with his thoughts. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 6 April 1799

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from Jena (Germany). Tuthill wants to hear more of Manning's state of mind, which he abruptly stopped writing about in his last letter to tell Tuthill that "Briggs is with the dead, Ted with the living and Flowen with the felons". Tuthill wants to pursue his dream of a community of like-minded individuals. He compares his thoughts with those of Shaftesbury. At present he is preparing to travel on to Venice via travelling down the Danube to Vienna. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 31 August 1799

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from St Germain, France. Tuthill writes to Manning, who is staying with the de Serrants, about other English people caught in France. There is the possibility that all those in Paris will be sent to fortified cities such as Metz. One Englishman was exchanged for a captain of a French frigate, some have been given permission to return to England or travel to Germany, but Ferguson and Wilbrau were refused despite the solicitations of the Minister of War, Berthier, at request of Charles Fox. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 3 December 1803

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from St Germain, France. Tuthill writes that he was preparing an application to Fourcroy (chemist) but an order had been sent to St Germain about surveillance of the English prisoners. Tuthill had also applied through Vanqueline (another chemist) but as yet has been unsuccessful. He asks what Manning thinks of the prospect of peace now that he is in England. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides. Dated 10 January 1806

Letter from Thomas Manning to George Tuthill from (Runjpore), Bengal. Manning has his passport from the Rajah of Bootan (Bhutan) to travel through his country to Lhasa to see the Grand Lama. He will set off the following day. He sends his love to Tuthill' s wife, Maria, and daughter and wishes he was with his friends in England. He likes Tuthill' s plans about Medicine and about publishing a Greek Dictionary about which Manning writes that he knows a great deal about particles and prepositions, compounds and tenses which has never been published. Manning writes though he knows much, he is not keen on Fame. He asks Tuthill for news on Bonaparte's campaign. He adds a postscript about a paper he should have sent to Charles Lamb and in some boxes makes notes about Wordsworth, Coleridge and Lamb. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated (in letter) 27 August 1811

Copy of the Last Will and Testament of George Leman Tuthill who leaves his inheritance to Basil Montagu and Thomas Manning to be used for the care of his wife and daughter and future offspring, with note from C S.1 piece, 2 sides, postmarked 24 April 1836. Also a copy of a note to Sir George Lubbock and Company to open an account in the executors' names. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side. Copy of a note to Curries and Company, Bankers requesting a transfer of the balance of money. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides, dated June 1835. A letter from John Meadows White (solicitor) to Thomas Manning concerning balance of payments regarding the will of George Tuthill. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides, undated

Sheet of paper with Thomas Manning's address at Orange Row, Dartford, with some calculation notes. On reverse is written "Will of Sir G Tuthill and letters relative to his affairs". Piece of paper with "Tuthill" written on it. Both handwritten, 2 pieces, 1 side

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Laura Tuthill concerning the executors of her father's will. Dated 24th April, 1835. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letters from Laura Tuthill to Thomas Manning concerning the sale of her house and other matters following her father's death. Handwritten, one postmarked 1835, 6 pieces

Letter from [Crabhey] to Thomas Manning concerning the settlement for Laura Tuthill on her marriage. Dated 19th July 1836. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Denver Sluice. He has just arrived at Denver Sluice, Norfolk, but has forgotten to bring things from Cambridge. He asks Manning to go to Grubbs to buy hooks, the types and style of which Baines specifies and illustrates. He also asks Manning to send Izaac Walton's Complete Angler. He asks that Manning sends them by the next coach. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides. Dated 10 June 1790

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Denver Sluice, Norfolk. He writes for Manning to send him Flowers' paper and as many of the London ones as he can. He writes about returning hooks to Grubb but when he returns to Cambridge. Then he writes that he will take the advice of Horace rather than the Cicero quote Manning had sent him. He asks for an introduction to Manning's brother. At the base of the page are a couple of cartoon drawings: one of a man sat at a table/desk, the other of a man with many cartoons bubbles issuing from his mouth with mathematical statements. A postscript asks for Manning to send some Cottingham cheese Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 page. Dated June [1790]

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Charter House Square, London, He writes that Manning had prophesied well and that he does not like the position that he has taken up. But Mr Baine's has been so kind he would not leave suddenly. He wonders if Manning's Algebra book is published and asks for the bookseller so he can buy copies. He requests that Manning sort out his outstanding debts in Cambridge and find out about a girl who lived by the Physick Garden. He had visited Lamb with Lloyd's letter and formed a favourable impression of Charles Lamb. He asks Manning to write. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 15 November 1790

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Charter House Square, London. He is concerned that Manning has not replied to his last letter because he asked too much of him. Baines has been ill with a sore throat and bad cold but had to continue at work. He has done little reading, not enough for a chance of a fellowship. He asks that Manning would spend time with him when he is in London and that Manning gives his Haddenham acquaintance another guinea if she calls again. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 9 December [1790]

Letter from Le Ministre de L'Interieur to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris, replying on behalf of the Premier Counsul concerning Manning's letters to him regarding his intention of going to China, dated 6 ventose an 11 (25th February 1803) 1 piece, 2 sides. Also handwritten copy of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side

Official notification from Belville, Le Capitaine commandant au la Gendarmerie nationale du départment de Maine et Loire to give Thomas Manning permission to have parolle d'honneur in the town of [Boungs] d'Angers. Dated 9 prairial an 11 (29th May 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side. Also a partial handwritten copy, 1 piece, 1 side. This is accompanied by a letter from Belville to Manning, notifying him of the permission. Also dated 9 prairial an 11. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Belville, Le Capitaine commandant, la Gendarmerie nationale du department de Maine et Loire to Thomas Manning concerning his stay with Madame de Serrant. Dated 20 Messidor an 11 (9 July 1803) Handwritten 1 piece 2 sides

Notification from État-Major Général, ay Quartier général, à Paris stating on the orders of the Premier Consul that Thomas Manning should leave Paris and go to Serrant. This order replaces any previous orders. Signed by A Junot. Dated 6th { ] an 11, (dated in another hand as 9 September 1803). Printed document with handwritten details. Also has in margins a note from Belville. 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Belville at Le Ministre de la Guerre to Madame Delatour D'auvergne, née Vaudreuil concerning the status of Thomas Manning. Dated 30 fructidor an 11 (17 September 1803), 1 piece, 1 side.

Letter from Girardon, Général de Brigade to Thomas Manning to request that he attends the Ministre de la Guerre on his return to Paris. Handwritten, dated 2 frimaire an 12 (24 November 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Le Chef de la 5th Division du Ministère de la Guerre to Madame De Serrant née Vaudreuil to request that she returns Thomas Manning to la Guerre. Dated 3 frimaire an 12 (25 November 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from J.A Junot, Général divisionaire, commandant la 1st Division militaire a la Ville de Paris allowing Thomas Manning to stay in Paris. Dated 5th Nivose an 12 (27 December 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Le Ministre de L'Interieur to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris, concerning his request for permission to see La Grammaire Chinoise. Dated 11 Pluviouse an 12 (1 February 1804). Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to Général Consul. Manning writes about gaining a passport to come to France for 2 years to study for his enterprise to China. He asks that he can stay in Paris to continue his studies. He mentions Dr Hager, Conservateur des manuscripts chinois. Dated 17 Frimaire, Hotel de Paris. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to "Citoyen Consul" asking permission for an audience to give a letter from Monsieur de Serrant. Dated 7 fructidor. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to Général Andressi asking permission to go to stay with the Serrants. Dated mercredi matin, handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to "Citoyen Consul" asking permission to be allowed to return to Paris to continue his studies in preparation for his voyage to China. Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to "Votre Excelllence" asking permission to return to England to see his father prior to his voyage to Asia. He has been in France to prepare himself for that voyage and those preparations are now complete. Undated. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to "Votre Excelllence" asking permission to return to England prior to his voyage to Asia for his scientific and historic studies. Undated, Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to Napoleon - Votre Majesté - to ask for the correct papers for Manning to travel to Berlin to progress his study of China. This letter is undated but because of the nature of address would suggest it was written after Napoleon's coronation on 2 December 1804. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Martinet to Thomas Manning. He includes a letter of introduction to Etienne Pierre Ventenat, conservator at La Bibliotheque du Pantheon. Dated 26 December, 1801. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft Letter from Thomas Manning, desperate for a letter from this correspondent. Another hand in pencil has written "? If addressed to Lamb". Dated Friday 17 Nivoise (7 January 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Part of a letter from Wilhelm Kleinschmit to [Thomas Manning] concerning him being incorrectly assigned as a citizen of Britain. Postmarked 22 Messidor an 11 (11 July 1803)

Letter from Walsh de Serrant to Thomas Manning regarding Manning's permission to stay in Paris. Dated 2 fructidor an 11 (20 August 1803) Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from [Layelle], porteur a l'hotel de Paris, to Thomas Manning at chateau de Serrant concerning his stay. Dated 28 [ ] 1803. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from de Vaudreuil, de la Tour d'Auvergne to Thomas Manning regarding his permission to stay with the Serrants. Undated. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Madame de Vaudreuil to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris. Short formal, undated note. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Crouzet, Membre associé de l'Institue national, en Proviseur du Prytanée Francais, to Thomas Manning thanking him for his message and informing Manning regarding Monsieur Thompson's visit to Crouzet. He sends his regards to Madame Latour [Faurensue] and for passing a message about her son. Dated 21 Brumaire an 13 (12 November 1804) Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft letter(s) from Thomas Manning to Madame [de Serrant] in which he writes about his desire to go to China. Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Note from [Haugley] concerning "cette dissertation a la tete du dictionnaire [mautition luxevoir] Undated, handwritten 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from John [Lesane] to [Thomas Manning]. He writes about making minor discoveries concerned with the works of Euclid which he hopes to discuss when Manning has time. He hopes that he will be exempt from British citizens being asked to leave France. In a postscript he informs about the whereabouts of other English people. Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter to Thomas Manning from Felix du [ Croix]. He had hoped to say good bye to Manning but had not been able to. He wishes him well in his project to enter China. Undated. Handwritten in French, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter to Madame de Serrant from [ ]. Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter - unknown author to his sister - it appears that he is saying good-bye to her and all his family. Date difficult to decipher, Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from de Vaudreuil to Thomas Manning concerning meeting with Manning. This letter written in French but comes from 58 East Street, Manchester Square (London) and is addressed to Manning at 16 Cecil Street, Strand, London. Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Madame de Vaudreuil to Thomas Manning asking him to call upon her. Addressed from Twickenham to Manning at Cecil Street. Strand, London. Postmarked 31 January 1805, Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Note from B Thomason, Montmartre to Thomas Manning, glad that he is safe and offering himself if he can be of any future service. Undated. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

11 short letters of invitation for Thomas Manning to attend social occasions

7 Calling Cards

Advertising card for the Diligence from London to Paris. Printed card in English and French c.1801

Ticket to travel in the diligence of the Enterprise Generale des Messageries to Paris on 6 [ ] an 11 (1802-3) Printed paper with handwritten details.

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning. Marshman extols their friendship throughout his letter. Dated Tuesday 15th May [1810] Handwritten, 1 side, 4 pieces

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning to send him his copy of Matthew's gospel in Chinese, hot off the press . He also sends an index of the words contained in Rodriques' Dictionary with annotations of those in Kungshie's dictionary. Marshman has an audience with Lord Minto and hopes that he will be able to help Manning out of his present state of anxiety. Dated 20th May 1810, Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning asking for help in editing his work which he has rushed to translate in the hope that Manning can look at it before he leaves. Dated August 24th 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning. He discusses Manning's journey to try to reach Peking. He says that he has discussed it with Mr (William) Carey. [Lapar] would not be able to go on the journey because he is needed for the work in Serampore and is in poor health. He considers Manning's idea of going via Burma and wishes that he could just set him down in Peking. Dated 28th August 1810, Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning thanking for help in amending his work and hoping that he will look at the last chapter before he leaves. He will always have a memory of his kindness when Manning is in Lhasa or Peking or London. He hopes that he will have an opportunity to repay it. Dated 14th September 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning in which he sends translation for Manning to edit. He also relates that Mr Robinson and Mr [Cirnish] will be leaving in about a fortnight on the route that Manning intends to take. Mr Robinson intends to tramp the [Bowlam [?Bolan)] hills and may be a point of contact for Manning. He hopes that Manning will succeed and others may follow including the spread of religion. Dated 29 September 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning. He thanks Manning for his kind remarks about his translations and compares it with Mr [Harrison's] Grammar. Dated 7th [ ] 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning with which he sends his MS [Lectionary] and asks Manning to send him his that he may give it a new binding. He says he will take a hasty breakfast with Manning tomorrow. Dated 6pm Tuesday. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to the Directors of the East India Company concerning the Chinese man he has brought with him and whether the East India Company would have reason to employ him. Written From Dr Tuthill's, 13 Soho Square, the letter's postscript has the words "stupid letter" in Manning's hand. Dated 1817. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Thomas Manning to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Honorable Court of Directors of the East India Company asking for help with defraying the costs of 2 Chinese men he has brought from Canton - one, a literary Chinese, to help with his studies; the other, a native of the province of Honan, who speaks the language with the greatest purity, as a servant but also he thought would be of use to East India Company men at the College preparing to go to the factory at Canton. He estimates that the costs he will incur are £1000. Undated [1818], Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joseph Dart, Secretary at East India Company, to Thomas Manning. This letter informs him that the Court will not undertake to defray any expenses Manning has incurred in bringing the Chinese men to England and that they have no need of them at the College. Dated 8th January 1818. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Editor of the Pamphleteer to the Author of Exportation asking for his name in order to publish the piece. Also a draft of Manning's reply, refusing to supply the name. Dated 17 April 1818. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side. "A Letter on The True Principles of Advantageous Exportation" was published in the Pamphleteer, Vol XII, 1818.

Letter from the Editor of the Pamphleteer to the Author of a Pamphlet on the True Principles asking for permission to put it in the Pamphleteer and for the Author to furnish him with a copy and any alterations required. Dated 19 April, 1818. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from the Editor of Pamphleteer to the Author of Exportation again asking for his name. Dated 27 April 1818, Handwritten,1 piece, 1 side

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Edward Charles Donne (1777-1819) of Mattishall Hall, Norfolk. Manning writes about his new lodgings at Redbourn, St. Albans, Hertfordshire in which he and Mr Lee are residing with Mr Barford and the Misses Barford. He has been there a week but hasn't ventured beyond the walled garden. It writes his concerns for Donne's health but that he cannot visit at present due to the forthcoming killing of a pig - much mention is made of this pig and intermingles this with other news and comment including about the death or prospective death of the queen (Charlotte, wife of George III). Dated 18 October 1818. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides. Also has a later handwritten transcription 4 pieces, 4 sides.

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Edward Charles Donne. Manning writes about Donne's admiration for Norwich as the centre of Norfolk's activities. He writes about Donne visiting London and buying shoes for himself, spectacles for Mrs Donne and a geographical toy for William, his son (William Bodham Donne (1807–1882) was an English journalist, known also as a librarian and theatrical censor) Dated 2 February 1819 from Redbourn, St Albans Hertfordshire. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Frances Rickman to Thomas Manning. This is a covering letter to send him an enclosure that had arrived that morning. She says her brother (William Rickman) has reached Utrecht and they hope to see him in a fortnight. Addressed to Manning at The Grange in Dartford. Postmarked 8 November 1834. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Frances Rickman to Thomas Manning. She writes on her father's behalf to make sure that Manning will visit them on his return from Mr Elphinstone. Dated 24 November 1834. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Anne Rickman to Thomas Manning. She hopes that Manning's stay in Bath is benefitting him. She then gives her opinion of Queen Victoria's coronation and describes how her sister Frances organised a procession of 900 school children and laid the foundation stone for a new school room. Frances has taken possession of the new vicarage. They have visited Mr & Mrs Payne at Kingston (see TM/6/11). She is looking at the Life of Wilberforce. She currently has a lady staying with her who draw very well and take lessons in Anatomy from William Mulready (1 April 1786 – 7 July 1863) whose picture at the Royal Academy, All the World's a Stage, has just sold for £2000. Dated 12 July (1838). Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Letter from Anne Rickman to Thomas Manning. She writes about her interest in education for everyone and the publication of Mrs Tuckfield's book "The Education of the People" (published 1839) which she wishes Manning would read. She says that Mrs Tuckfield is to open a school and her methods will be appraised to see if appropriate for the National Schools. Anne asks whether Manning has read Lord Dudley's Letters; also Law & Lawyers. She writes of Archdeacon Wilberforce's eloquence. Dated 11 April [1840]. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Cover paper with words Miss Rickman

A small handmade notebook with a beige paper cover. It contains pencilled notes which appear to be notes about books and treatises to read or that have been read. Some notes seem to be concerned with the construction of language. Handwritten in English, Greek, Latin, Chinese. Undated

A small handmade notebook with a beige paper cover with two loose sheets inserted into the notebook. Includes notes on books, on Bible Scripture and on language construction and usage. Handwritten in English, French, Greek, Latin, Chinese. Undated

A small handmade notebook with a beige paper cover. Mainly notes on language construction and usage. Handwritten in English, Latin, Greek, Chinese. Inserted is a slip of paper with Chinese calligraphy (Possible translation: How can this be so? How can this be so? I will repeat it 100 times! It's a government official's. How can one enter its garden directly and call the daughter, as if it’s just a thatched hut with neither door keepers nor servants standing aside? Even frivolous writings of jokes haven't been so ludicrous. Li's comments. Supplied via Twitter 17/03/16)

An envelope addressed to B Dobell Esq. Postmarked [1904] (Edward VII halfpenny green stamp embossed on envelope) (Bertram Dobell, 1842-1914 - Bookseller and writer). Inside the envelope was an unbound notebook of Manning's notes and an additional inserted sheet. Notes on books and language. Handwritten in English, Latin and Greek. Undated

Notes on Chinese stories, pages 9-20, stories 39-48. Inserted into a paper cover written "Some queer stories here B.D" (Bertram Dobell) Handwritten in English. Undated

Two stanza poem about his despair over numbers - or a lady. Handwritten in English 1 piece, 1 side Dated April 1829

Chinese jests continued. 37, 38, 39, 40-53 with additional notes about 49 & 50. Handwritten, 2 pieces, each 3 sheets. May have been sent to Charles Lamb or written whilst staying at his house on scrap paper- they appear to be addressed to him in Islington

Very rough drafts of Chinese stories. From Volume 2. Handwritten in English. One sheet has Chinese characters. Undated.

Notes probably from Manning's time at St Helena on his return from China. These notes mention both Napoleon and Hudson Lowe (Governor of St Helena) and seem to be recording conversations that Manning held with them Handwritten, 2 pieces [1817]

Short article on whistling. Handwritten in French. 1 piece, 1 side Dated lundi 1 priarial (May/June)

"Le retour au Village natal" and "Traduction libre". Rough draft of Chinese traditions. Handwritten in French, 3 pieces, 11 pages

Notes on English grammar and the substantive form. Handwritten 2 pieces, 6 sides

Notes on Greek language and on the use of a singular word to convey the substance of many phrases. Mentions the Edinburgh Review of 1822. Handwritten in Greek and English, 1 piece, folded to make 6 sides

Notes on Tartars dress; on Europe and Chinese books - often banned by authorities for Chinese soldiers to carry books. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Notes and Thoughts on a book (possibly Poverty of Spirit. Dr Hammond's Practical Collections) concerning "Implicit Faith belongs to fools and truth is comprehended by examining principles". Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Notes on Homilies and the Roman Catholic Faith. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Draft ?poem on Copper and the Power of Steam. On reverse Manning's address at Redbourn, St Albans. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side

Uncovered handmade notebook containing draft of a conversation with "James" about an extraordinary walk in Cambridge, possibly fiction. With small sketch. Dated "1801, I think". Handwritten, 1 piece, 8 sides

Notes on Oliver Cromwell's speech entitled "His Highness' Answer of the Conference at Whitehall April 13, 1657". Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Drafts of speeches read out at Cambridge concerning the merits of two princes. One claims it was read in contradiction to the College regulations which commanded it to be recited by heart. The second and third are redrafts of the recited version with some "obnoxious passages" left out. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides; 1 piece,3 sides; 1 piece, 3 sides

Rough draft of "Revolutionary Song of Freedom" in 10 stanzas. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

"Written in the early times of the French Revolution" - a poem in 10 stanzas. Later added in pencil "Foolish (1830)". Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

"Part of Song of Passionate Man". Script/song in two parts + drafts of other poems. Handwritten,1 piece, 4 sides

"Strange verses and mock titles". Draft of a poem concerning the death of a man on a scaffold. List of "Novels published for William Shrink, Dagger lane, London". Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Copies of verses and quotes. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Notes on "The danger of Passion" involving Antonio and his wife, Frederic, Julio, Narcipa and Balthezar. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Two copies of a draft concerning the beauty of Liberty and Freedom. There is mention of William, so possibly was written at the time of Electoral Reform in 1832

Draft advertisement from the guardians of a boy and girl for a widow lady to care for them; preferably situated in the West End of London. On reverse in pencil "Good advertisement Gentlemen"

Notes "On the particle par". Notes on linguistics. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 11 sides

Notes on Catholic and Church of England faiths. Small handmade uncovered notebook, 12 sides

Notes on Pepys diary. Handwritten, 1 folded piece, 5 sides

Notes on moral and Newtonian systems; sheet of handwritten notes, 1 piece, 2 sides

"Observations on the Consumption of Tea in Bootan, Tibet and Tartary; and on the practicability of advantageously furnishing that article to some of those Countries from Canton through India". Fair Copy of an article written by Thomas Manning to East India Company. Dated 29th December 1817. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides. Also rough notes for draft. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides

Notes on Manning's failed attempt to reach Peking by becoming European Physician and assistant Astronomer to the Emperor. Handwritten notes, 1 piece, 2 sides

Notes on the Social History of Quakers. Small handmade uncovered notebook, 8 pages

Draft of a letter from Thomas Manning. He seems to be leaving some Chinese translations with the recipient in case anything happens to him when he leaves Calcutta. There is also a complaint about those (?Marshman) who he has tried to help with Chinese language but refuse to change. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Assortment of notes on scraps of paper. Handwritten, 14 pieces

"Collect. Inquirend". Notes on Chinese life, culture and language. Handwritten notes, strung into folder, 4 sheets, 15 sides

"Notes" Notes made by Manning during 1807 from his reading, and on observations in Canton. Handwritten notes, strung into folder. 5 pieces, 20 sides

"Translation of a Chinese Prescription" and notes regarding a complaint of the liver, stomach and kidneys. Dated 22 September, 1815. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Label for "Memorandums of the Factories, Residents at Canton & Macao. For Amusement". Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Drawing of Chinese Gentlemen with some Chinese characters. Pink paper with evidence of previous insect damage (宋=Sòng 生=Mister 行=to go 劉=Liú 軍官=General 拜=bye;pay respect. Mr.[Sòng ]is leaving and General Liú bids him farewell )

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1825. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including on the price of rhubarb, recipe for parsnip wine, the accomplishments of Genius, the use of rice for food, haulage by road, railway and canal, on language, Roman Catholicism, the witch of Endor and Saul, musical score. Red leather cover, book is detached from binding.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1826. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages on Catholicism, Chinese, Literature, Publications, quotes from Robertson. Loose sheets include notes on Heresy Laws, receipt for lodging, 1826, price of tea, further receipt, address for Mrs Kang, inventory. Red leather cover with loose sheets inserted.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1831. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including book titles, Polish Consonants, politics. Loose sheets include washing/shopping list, English phrases and in tong kien. Brown leather cover with loose sheets inserted.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1832. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including literary quotes, notes on Greek, medicines/chemicals, uses of word "face", Chinese stories, Aristotle. Loose sheets include calling card from Sir William Gell asking Manning to accompany him to the Chinese Museum; calling card for Francisque Michel; newspaper cutting regarding the donation of Thomas Manning's library to the RAS by the executors of Manning's will. Red leather cover with loose sheets inserted.

"Goldsmith. An Almanack" for 1833. Small leather bound almanac with annotations on blank pages including Chinese symbols, weather recording, Greek and Latin, book titles. Loose sheets are address for [Mr Rosin], 6 Little Maddox Street and notes regarding a Commission. Red leather cover with loose sheets inserted. Some damage to cover flap.

Exercise book containing riddles. The riddles are numbered but not consecutively. The final page has a list of anagrams. Undated. Handwritten, marbled paper cover

A set of ten riddles on slips of paper, numbered 1 -10. Undated, handwritten, 10 pieces, 10 sides

Drafts of a riddle in French "Charade sur le mot mair, Par une Dame Russe", Undated, handwritten, 2 pieces, 2 sides

"Riddle. In most rhetorical debate…" Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

"J. Hudson, Tobacconist to the Royal Family" - small printed advertisement with riddle. On reverse, Manning has written "Mr Hudson's Conundrum" and "Snuff conundrum". Undated, printed and handwritten. (Joseph Hudson (1778-1854) was a tobacconist to the British royal family. He ran a cigar divan in Oxford Street, London.)

Two pieces of papers created into envelopes to contain clues. Labelled 2 & 3 they have messages to direct the person opening them. Undated, handwritten, 2 pieces, 2 sides

Four versions of text - possibly translations texts, or creative writing, or notes, Labelled A - U, V, Y they seem to be play on words. Handwritten undatedThey are: Version of text on large sheets of paper - 4 double sheets and one single Neat version on foolscap paper, 3 pieces, 12 sides Partial version, 1 piece, 4 sides Partial version made into small booklet, 8 written sides with blank cover. Fragile

"Extract of a Narrative affecting the Death of Mr Thomas Manning, Norfolk". Fictional account of Manning's death as a youth. In different hand at head of account is written "a very affecting narrative - worth printing BP". Dated within account as 11 November 1795. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 5 sides

16 Epigrams on the state of the "Bogs" (toilets) at Caius, Cambridge. Undated [1799] Handwritten, 5 pieces, 5 sides

Verses about the state of the toilets at Caius College, Cambridge. Undated [1799] 1 piece, 1 side

Poem beginning "Doomed to search if human nature…" Manning muses on his need to travel but how he will miss a certain "dearest…" Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

"Ballad. Written at Macao" This poem is about Spain and hope for Britain and Spain to ever be united. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides See TM/1/2/3 when he writes of composing this piece

Draft of poem beginning "Earth's great girls stablish mountain cloth, from place of rest they go". Poem in heroic couplets. Reverse side has Chinese characters. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft of poem beginning "Go lovely Flower, that with thy sister flowers". Unrhymed verse. "To Mrs B., greeting from her [Servant]". Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft of poem "Address to the […der] Pereira asking for the vessel to safely transport a "Jewel of too rich a sort/to linger here unknown". On reverse is "Lines to Mrs B (Macao). Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Neat version of a poem "After the Stone was Laid" concerning the blessing of a foundation stone. Mentions Queen Victoria therefore post 1837. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Drafts of poems "Old friend winter", Here comes mild May", and "I'm on tenters and hooks for the Packet of Books" in which he addresses Mr Payne to send his books to Dartford promptly. Also copies of these poems in mirror writing. Handwritten 4 pieces, 5 sides

Draft of a poem to Miss Hoare by "Ignote" (unknown). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

"Ulysses and the Syren By S. Daniel born in 1579" Copy of poem/script of Ulysses and the Syren. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

"To Sir Robert Smyth", "What is Love?" "Copy of verses by Thos. Paine for Mr Manning". Handwritten copy of Thomas Paine's poem, "What is Love?" 1 piece, 3 sides

"On a Kiss". Newspaper cutting of the poem. Printed material, 1 piece, 1 side

"From the Irish of "Vurneen Declish Val Ma Chree". A literal translation of the poem by Amintor. Newspaper Cutting, 1 piece, 1 side

Sentences which explore the different uses of words such as contrary, about, according to, above, at, before. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 5 sides

Draft of the poem "Green was the growth of the Heidelberg Tunnel". Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

"Scraps of English with a Literal Latin translation", Manning has written English phrases and given them a Latin "translation" seemingly based on phonetics rather than accurate meaning. Handwritten 8 pieces, 16 sides

Draft of a poem or just lines ending in rhyme beginning "(When I) I was the [ ] (opening) morn". On reverse is "Monsieur Manning, Homme du Lettre" . Also has mathematical sketches and "virgias Longas pope ballad is torber" Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft of a poem beginning "Some have praised emmetts and some have praised bees/ & Lievenhook wrote a whole treatise on fleas". Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Sheet of draft poems, possibly nonsense rhymes. Also some Latin script possibly connected to the printed header. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Drafts of verses. On reverse is printed frontispiece for "A Commentary on the Book of Job in which is inserted the Hebrew Text and English translation with a Paraphrase" by Leonard Chappelow, Arabic Professor. Printed by J. Bentham, Cambridge, 1770

Draft of a poem beginning "By lovely feature graceful form of mind". Dated October 26. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Draft of a poem beginning "There swiftly glide proud vessel to thy port". Second longer draft on the reverse. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft of a poem beginning "Dreams of Fr haunt my Slumbers" Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Draft of a poem beginning "The stream that's shivered by this evening breeze". Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Draft of a poem beginning "When hard indifference meets my [Eye]" Handwritten, 1 piece,1 side

"Curious billet" label given to a verse in French. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Sheets of numbered draft verses/sayings. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 3 sides

Draft of a poem beginning "Let him learn - [prinpolarsion pass]". Handwritten I piece, 1 side

Draft of a poem beginning "Quito sigmarila voluto studiare L'Italiano comme". Handwritten in Italian, 1 piece, 1 side

"Ranz des Vaches" A poem/song written in French about friends and family. Ranz des Vaches was a folk tune for calling cows home in French Switzerland. At the bottom of the sheet is a sketch of a woman's profile. Handwritten in French, 1 piece, 2 sides

Drafts of verses. On reverse is written "Supposed album Verses at Harrogate". Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft of poem beginning "Underrated by my fellow…". Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Draft of a poem beginning "Times themselves glide…". Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

"Extrait de la Menerve Francaise Mac (Macao) 1819" Passage in French about the French army. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Nonsense verses written in mirror writing. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

"Verses so I [conclude] by T.M." No verses with this title. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side

Musical notation connecting notes and sound. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Notebook containing manuscript of a discussion between questioner B and Answerer A which addresses the questions of Fluxions and limiting ratios. Handwritten manuscript for a mathematical textbook in a marbled paper cover notebook, 52 pages. Contains 1 loose sheet of paper with diagram between pages 22 & 23

Notebook with mathematical notes, diagrams and problems. Also contains philosophical musings on man and war, geometrical drawings, notes on Chinese words, diagram for creating a weigh balance, instructions to extract salt and draft lines for a poem. Handwritten in a blue paper cover notebook written from both ends. Reverse cover is missing. Cover states "Some philosophical observations in this book".

Notebook with mathematical notes, diagrams and problems. Also contains draft of a [story] and doodles of a face. Handwritten in blue covered notebook, writing begins at both ends of the book. Loose sheet is headed "Prop. 1, June 19th 1800" with mathematical proposition written in Latin

Notebook with mathematical problems, calculations and theorems mainly on area and velocity. Handwritten in marbled paper cover notebook, 3 loose sheets with additional notes

Loose sheets from notebook(s) with mathematical problems and propositions. Includes "Of the vibrations of a Mus(ical) String"

"Selon la théorie des équations, si". Three manuscripts + one single sheet of the manuscript of this mathematical work. Handwritten in French, MSS each 3 pieces, 12 sides. Single sheet 1 piece, 2 sides

Manuscripts concerned with bodies at rest and in motion and velocity. Handwritten, 13 pieces, 28 sides

"On Parallel Lines". Partial manuscript of theories on parallel lines. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Theories and examples on axioms. Manuscript notes. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 8 sides

"Of the five Spirals whom n-1 = -3 or the Force ∝ 1/Distance3" Theorems and workings, draft manuscript. Handwritten, 5 pieces, 10 sides

"On Stimulus". Draft manuscript on stimulus and proportion of light reflected changing its ratio in true objects when absolution of liquid is changed. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Geometrical Propositions. Draft manuscript. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Assorted sheets of mathematical workings dating from time in Cambridge[1790] to 1837. Some are written on old letters which enables dating. Handwritten, 60 pieces

Neat Drafts of seven letters "On Catholic Restrictions" concerning the restrictions in place on those of the Catholic faith [1825]. Handwritten, 7 pieces, 28 sides

Earlier draft of Letter III "On Catholic Restrictions" [1825]. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 2 sides

Newspaper cuttings:* Newspaper edition of The Times for 2 March 1825 in which is a report of the Parliamentary Discussion concerning Catholic Emancipation.* 2 Cuttings for "On Catholic Restrictions, Letter 1 by An Englishman".* 1 cutting for "On Catholic Restrictions Letter II by An Englishman".

Notes on Catholicism created into sections D2, D3, E1-4, F1-3, G1-5, H1-4. Handwritten, 18 pieces, 18 sides

Notes on Catholicism, 28 leaves of a notebook, binding and cover lost. Handwritten, 28 pieces.

Various loose sheets on which Thomas Manning has written notes concerning Catholic Emancipation. Handwritten 14 pieces, 30 sides