Letter from F.Th. Dijkema, Oriental Editor, Brill, to Professor Graham to ask him again whether he would be willing to write a Chinese grammar to be published by Brill.

Publications and correspondence dating to the 1950s.

"Outline of Classical Chinese Grammar" by E.G. Pulleyblank - a draft article and correspondence between Pulleyblank and Graham concerning it. These are: Typed draft with annotations by Graham and photocopy of handwritten table of contents, 96 pieces. Letter from Ted (Edwin Pulleyblank) to Angus Graham to ask for a offprint of Graham's review of Dobson. He asks if Graham would be willing to look at an article he is writing. Handwritten, 1 piece, dated 12 November 1959. Letter from Ted (Edward Pulleybank) to Angus Graham to discuss ideas on Chinese grammar which Graham has sent. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 24 November 1959. Letter from Ted (Edwin Pulleyblank) to Angus Graham to apologise for offending him but to further consider their discussion on the principles involved. Handwritten 3 pieces, dated 25 November 1959. Letter from Angus Graham to [Edwin Pulleyblank] concerning points of Chinese grammar. Handwritten, 4 pieces, dated 30 November 1959. Letter from Angus Graham to [Edwin Pulleyblank] continuing the discussion on points of Chinese grammar. Handwritten, 4 pieces, dated 21 January 1960. Letter from Ted (Edwin Pulleyblank) to Angus Graham to further the discussion on Chinese grammar. Handwritten, 3 pieces, dated 23 January 1960.

Elements of a Functional Syntax by André Martinet from Word 10, 1960. The article is incomplete.

Letter from Lisa Raphals to Angus Graham to inform him of her forthcoming visit to London and to solicit his views on a proposed project to apply a thematic role grammar to Classical Chinese. She includes her proposal.

Correspondence between Henry [Rosemont] and Angus Graham concerning Chinese grammar.

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

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

The Papers include correspondence between Thomas Manning and his family, friends and some official correspondence ranging from his childhood, through Cambridge days, time in France, travels to China and India and his later life.These reflect both Manning's interests and the wide range of contacts that he cultivated.

There are also original notebooks and notes, some documenting his travels including his journey through Tibet; others reflecting his interests in mathematics, poetry & riddles and Catholic emancipation. There is also an early Manuscript for "The Journey of Thomas Manning to Lhasa".

Other highlights in the Collection include early English and European passports, calling cards, and later receipts

These Papers give an insight into this unique man formerly best known for his relationship with Charles Lamb. These Papers show that Manning was also a man of talent, charisma and determination in his study of China and the Chinese language.

Classical Chinese Grammar by Angus Graham - article draft.