File TM/4/5 - Draft Letter from Thomas Manning to Joseph Banks, [1806]

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GB 891 TM-TM/4-TM/4/5

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Draft Letter from Thomas Manning to Joseph Banks, [1806]

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  • [1806] (Creation)

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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.read more

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  • English

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