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Letter to the Editor of the Times, from Lionel Giles, Secretary of The China Society, to point out some corrections concerning the article that The Times had run about Chinese Libraries.

Letter to the Faculty of Oriental Studies, from the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, dated 6 December 1969, to enclose two copies of the revised Bye-laws of the Society.

Letter to the Royal Asiatic Society to deposit the "original Credentials to the Emperor of Japan and the King of Cochinchina; and which are authenticated under the Great Seal of Englan , and the sign manual of King George the Third". These credentials should have been given to the respective officials on the Macartney Embassy in which Sir George Leonard Staunton was involved. The letter is incomplete and sent by a son (presumably Sir George Staunton), dated January 18th 1836. Handwritten, 1 piece 2 sides. Donation is recorded in the Donations Register under 6th February,1836.

Letter to the Secretaries to the Governments of Bengal, Assam, Burmah, Central Provinces, North West Provinces and Madras to call their attention to the Publication of Hodgson's "Miscellaneous Essays on Indian Subjects". Signed "Late Member of H.M. Indian Civil Service". Handwritten, 2 sides, date stamped 16 January 1880.

Incomplete and unsigned letter to Thomas Manning. It mentions Monsieur de Savvin, Serrant and Caroline and her wish to profit from learning more. Handwritten in French, 1 piece, 4 sides.

Letter to Thomas Manning from [J B Wronston]. He writes that he is sure that his brother in Bengal would help Manning if he can and sends him a letter of Introduction. Dated 9 February 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter to Thomas Manning from [F S ]Mayo, [Spanish chief] He writes that he is mortified at the situation Manning finds himself in Canton. Written from Macao, dated 3 January 1809, handwritten in French, 1 piece, 2 sides

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 to T.L. Wilson & Co., Solicitors, from the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning proposed Rules changes, due to amendments in subscription rates. With the letter is a copy of the proposed rates.

A letter written by Dennis J. Duncanson in pencil, containing multiple corrections. In the letter, Duncanson thanks the intended recipient for having offered observations regarding the book, Government and Revolution in Vietnam, to his relative, Richard A. May. Duncanson writes that he believes the study of Vietnam is "a mortification of the flesh" and that he is destined to pursue it indefinitely. He also writes that he is now working on his second book on Vietnam, which is more about the North than the South.