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

Copy of a draft letter from Thomas Manning to Joseph Banks. In the letter he outlines the path he has taken to become familiar with the Chinese language including his stay in France. He writes that he had initially thought of reaching China via Russia. But now asks that he may be able to travel to Canton and reside there for the purpose of studying the language and customs of China. Dated [1806]. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 3 sides

These 4 letters concern Abel Yen's service to Manning and the use of his dictionary.

• Letter from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning after his recommendation by Elphinstone. He mentions Elphinstone and Ball and the dictionary in his possession. Undated, handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side
• Note from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning to accompany his dictionary. Undated, handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side
• Letter from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning. He mentions a letter from Ball. Undated. Handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side
• Letter from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning. Undated, Handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side.

"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.