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Uncovered handmade notebook containing draft of a conversation with "James" about an extraordinary walk in Cambridge, possibly fiction. With small sketch. Dated "1801, I think". Handwritten, 1 piece, 8 sides

Drafts of speeches read out at Cambridge concerning the merits of two princes. One claims it was read in contradiction to the College regulations which commanded it to be recited by heart. The second and third are redrafts of the recited version with some "obnoxious passages" left out. Handwritten, 2 pieces, 8 sides; 1 piece,3 sides; 1 piece, 3 sides

Copies of verses and quotes. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Notes on "The danger of Passion" involving Antonio and his wife, Frederic, Julio, Narcipa and Balthezar. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Draft advertisement from the guardians of a boy and girl for a widow lady to care for them; preferably situated in the West End of London. On reverse in pencil "Good advertisement Gentlemen"

"Observations on the Consumption of Tea in Bootan, Tibet and Tartary; and on the practicability of advantageously furnishing that article to some of those Countries from Canton through India". Fair Copy of an article written by Thomas Manning to East India Company. Dated 29th December 1817. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides. Also rough notes for draft. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides

Notes on Manning's failed attempt to reach Peking by becoming European Physician and assistant Astronomer to the Emperor. Handwritten notes, 1 piece, 2 sides

Notes on the Social History of Quakers. Small handmade uncovered notebook, 8 pages

Draft of a letter from Thomas Manning. He seems to be leaving some Chinese translations with the recipient in case anything happens to him when he leaves Calcutta. There is also a complaint about those (?Marshman) who he has tried to help with Chinese language but refuse to change. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Assortment of notes on scraps of paper. Handwritten, 14 pieces