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Joshua Marshman was a missionary based at Serampore with William Carey. He was engaged in translation, including translating Confucius and the Bible into Chinese. It appears from these letters that whilst Manning was in Bengal, awaiting permission to travel to Tibet, he helped Marshman with his translations. There are 8 letters.

Two letters from James to Angus Graham concerning Graham's translations and adding his comments. Both typed, 2 pieces. With the correspondence are 4 pages of typed translations with handwritten annotations and 2 pages of Chinese characters.

Letters from James Alexander, Treasurer, to Members in Guernsey, Canton, Moscow, Newfoundland and Malta regarding arrears in membership contributions. (Found on page 31)

Two letters expressing deepest sympathy to Patricia on Stuart's death. Jack had first met Stuart in 1946 and found him a marvellous companion and stimulating company.

Two letters from Georg Bühler to T.W. Rhys Davids, both written on the 31st August 1888. The first is a covering letter to Rhys Davids to suggest the name of a possible translator and to remind Rhys Davids about a poem described in the Catalogue that Bühler has been promised. The second letter, in response to a printed letter sets out details of work that might be translated under the patronage of the Royal Asiatic Society.

Photocopies of letters from Dennis J. Duncanson to unknown recipient, regarding the Dang Can Lao party. Handwritten on University of Kent at Canterbury paper.

Letters from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to Hamilton A.R Gibb and Norman Mosley Penzer in which he sends an invitation to have a cup of tea before the Committee Meeting on February 3rd.

Letters from Alan Tritton and T. Richard Blurton to Giles Tillotson accepting their position on the Burton Memorial Medal Committee.

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.

Letters and Extracts concerning the conferment of the Chevalier de ordre royal de la Légion d'honneur, 1838-39. Four items related to the conferment of this honour.