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Letter from Claude François Letondal to Thomas Manning in which he explains what he understands of Manning's character but how he is viewed by some as having religious motives for being in China and therefore he is unable to provide letters of recommendation. handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides, with accompanying piece folded as an envelope. Also with this document is a translation from the French undertaken by Dr Martin Shipway, Birkbeck College.

Within this series are three letters from Charles Lloyd to Thomas Manning, a letter from Claude François Letondal and a further incomplete and unsigned letter. There is also a photocopy of the letter sent by Richard Winstedt, President of the Royal Asiatic Society to Miss Manning to thank her for the portrait of Thomas Manning.