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This fonds contains the personal papers of William Pettigrew, including research notes connected with the Manipuri language and other local dialects, examination papers, as well as correspondence primarily relating to a monograph on archaic Manipuri on which he collaborated with Yumjao Singh.

This series contains handwritten and typed notes on archaic Manipuri by William Pettigrew and a draft of a monograph on the same written by Pettigrew's collaborator Yumjao Singh.

Typed manuscript of Yumjao Singh's monograph on archaic Manipuri, mixed with Pettigrew's typed notes from WP/1/1. The monograph was put forward for publication by the Society but publication was not eventually undertaken.

This is likely item 3 listed In Mrs Pettigrew's letter dated 26 May 1943, being 'an arrangement of the material collected on the Archaic Manipuri in rough draft for the proposed Monograph on the subject' done by William Pettigrew and Yumjao Singh together.

Handwritten manuscript titled 'The Original Notes' on archaic Manipuri, taken by William Pettigrew chiefly at Harvard Library and the British Museum. Annotations are made on some pages in modern and archaic Manipuri.

Stored with the manuscript are two items:

• Letter from Roland B. Dixon (1875-1934), Harvard University, giving updates on the progress of William Pettigrew's research on archaic Manipuri inscriptions, dated 8 June 1929
• 'Rules and Regulations of The Asiatic Society of Bengal', printed by The Baptist Mission Press at Calcutta 1929, signed on the cover 'WP 27/3/39' [Pettigrew was elected Associate Member of the society in 1939]

Typed notes entitled 'Research Work on Archaic Manipuri of the Native State of Manipur, Assam', being a typewritten copy of WP/1/3 prepared by Mrs Pettigrew in 1935, with bibliography and appendices.

This series contains correspondence regarding Yumjao Singh's monograph and the donation of Pettigrew papers.

This sub-series contains correspondence between William Pettigrew and other individuals regarding Yumjao Singh's monograph on archaic Manipuri. The book was initiated by Pettigrew during his time in Manipur. After Pettigrew left Manipur for England in 1933, the work was continued by Yumjao Singh who had collaborated with Pettigrew on researching archaic Manipuri, with support from Christopher Gimson. Pettigrew agreed to offer criticism and suggestions to the book.

Letter from William Pettigrew to Christopher Gimson to say that he is looking forward to carry on the work in collaboration with Yumjao Singh. He asks if it is possible to send material to him in London for editing and printing. He further writes that the manuscript is now in New York but will be forwarded to London early next month. Typed, dated 6 February 1935.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew to say that when the manuscript arrives Yumjao Singh would get on with the work and return the manuscript to Pettigrew for criticism and suggestions. He further writes of the situation in Manipur. Handwritten, dated 15 March [1935].

Letter from William Pettigrew to Christopher Gimson, giving updates of his goods arriving from the US. He writes that he will send the material to him for Yumjao and that Yumjao can get on with the transliteration. He asks if the Assam government will share the expenses and hopes that the Darbar will be willing to help. Handwritten, dated 15 March [1935].