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Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes he has been ill and still is because of the mercury he is taking. He writes that he hears Manning has been in London and hopes he had a good time with Charles Lamb. He is too ill to do much. He sends his love to Charles and Sophia.. Handwritten, dated 15 February 1800. 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes that he has hardly aroused from stupor since Manning's departure and that his parents miss Manning's company. He does not know in which direction to go. He hopes he and Manning will write and meet often. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides. Postmarked 20 August 1799. Also handwritten transcript made at a later date, 1 piece 2 sides.

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He is upset that Manning has not written. He hopes to be in London shortly and see Manning. He is much happier than he used to be. Handwritten, dated 22 February, 1801, 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes that Manning has been silent too long and though his last letter was written in "a long winter season" he is now much better. He will settle in Business in a brewery. He adds a postscript to say that Manning's letter had arrived that day and will search Birmingham for material for Manning. Handwritten, dated 23 December 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes of suffering from a sickened, perplexed mind which affects his whole life. Handwritten, dated 24 June 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He has been suffering again - wretched but professes his loyal friendship. He has decided not to take up business but live with a Cumberland farmer. He counts Manning and Lamb as his only true friends. Handwritten, postmarked 26 May 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He thanks him for his letter which was like a "ray of sun". He has comfort in such friendships as he has been very low. He hope soon to start going again to the Quaker meeting to please his father. He may come to Cambridge with his sister Priscilla. Handwritten, dated 3 March 1800. 1 piece, 4 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 2 pieces, 3 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes of his debt to Manning. Also that he is increasingly aware of his parents' kindness to him. Priscilla remains well and "Much better considering the state of half suspense Wordsworth being near Birmingham occasions". Charles is over Reid's affair. James is still ill and his need of Robert means he will close the letter. Handwritten, dated 30 August 1799. 1 piece, 3 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He had seen Charles at Mr Stokes' Swinford on the previous day. Priscilla is staying in Swinford with Charles and Sylvia. Charles seems determined to go to Cambridge, Robert is going to Worcester for a few days with an uncle. He is sorry to hear that Manning is "uncomfortable". Handwritten, postmarked 30 September 1799. 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He chides Manning for not writing. He is established with a stationers in Birmingham which is good for his mind. Handwritten, dated 31st March 1801. 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side