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 Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning asking him to procure the listed titles. The letter mentions Payne & Foss Booksellers. Dated 17 March 1830. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning concerning that he has sent to Mr Mitchell of the Translating Committee "le petit Romay chinois". Dated 16 March 1834. Handwritten in French, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning in which he writes about several Chinese texts and the work which has been occupying him. Dated 28 October 1836. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 3 sides

Stanislas Aignan Julien (13 April 1797 – 14 February 1873) was a French sinologist who served as the Chair of Chinese at the Collège de France for over 40 years and was one of the most academically respected sinologists in French history. This correspondence is mainly concerned with Thomas Manning trying to source Chinese books for Julien.

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 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

Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning asking him to find out whether some books of Robert Morrison are for sale. Dated 15 October 1832. Handwritten in French, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning. He mentions M Mitchell, Sir George Tuthill, that he is pleased the M. Hankey did not sell the library of Morrison for an enormous sum. He thanks Manning for his favours and asks for more help in trying to find Chinese texts. Postmarked 4 October 1834. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning. He mentions Manning's sorrow at the death of George Tuthill. He asks when Manning goes to the Asiatic Society for him to see whether they have certain texts. Dated 24 April, 1835. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 4 sides