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Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. Manning writes about the gap in their correspondence and might have supposed that "you & the Jolly Excise-man had missed you way one night & tumbled into the water in Liquor-pond Street, had not that busy winch. fame... spread a report that you and Coleridge were seen lately in the city". Manning is looking forward to the Easter break and on to the long summer vacation. He enquires whether Lamb has heard anything more of his Tragedy. Dated [17 March 1800]. Copy is handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. He pleads with Lamb to go to stay with him in Cambridge - the very thoughts "Of your coming makes my keg of rum wobble about like a porpoise & the Liquor (how fine it smells) goes Gultch squlluck against the sides for joy - just (if I may compare great things with small - my rum puncheon with old Zacharia's haus in kelter) as St John wobbled in Elizabeth's womb when Mary, big with Xt by the Holy Ghost, walked into Cousin Betty's parlour". Manning asks to be added to Dyer's list of subscribers. Dated in different hand, 10 August, 1800. Copy is 2 pieces, 2 sides

The Correspondence between Manning and Tuthill mainly dates from the time when they were both resident in Europe (1798-1806). There is also one earlier letter and a letter from Manning whilst he was in Bengal 1811.

There is further correspondence regarding Manning being executor of Tuthill's will which includes letters between Manning and Tuthill's daughter, Laura (1835-1836)

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from 3 Chapel Court, London. Tuthill writes about Manning's plans for the future and his concerns for his well-being. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides. Dated 13 June [1797]

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from Dresden. Tuthill chides Manning for not writing and then puts forward his dream of a house in London on the Thames and a short walk from Westminster where a group of young people of superior mind could reside together and study Literature. Tuthill sets out his scheme for living in such a way and suggests that Manning is the only person he knows that might be suitable. Tuthill suggests Coleridge might be a suitable candidate. He asks Manning to write with his thoughts. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 6 April 1799

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from St Germain, France. Tuthill writes that he was preparing an application to Fourcroy (chemist) but an order had been sent to St Germain about surveillance of the English prisoners. Tuthill had also applied through Vanqueline (another chemist) but as yet has been unsuccessful. He asks what Manning thinks of the prospect of peace now that he is in England. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides. Dated 10 January 1806

Letter from [Crabhey] to Thomas Manning concerning the settlement for Laura Tuthill on her marriage. Dated 19th July 1836. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Le Ministre de L'Interieur to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris, replying on behalf of the Premier Counsul concerning Manning's letters to him regarding his intention of going to China, dated 6 ventose an 11 (25th February 1803) 1 piece, 2 sides. Also handwritten copy of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Belville at Le Ministre de la Guerre to Madame Delatour D'auvergne, née Vaudreuil concerning the status of Thomas Manning. Dated 30 fructidor an 11 (17 September 1803), 1 piece, 1 side.

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