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              GB 891 TM-TM/6-TM/6/8 · File · 26 May 1827
              Part of Papers of Thomas Manning, Chinese Scholar, First English visitor to Lhasa, Tibet

              There are two letters for Manning's proposed trip to Italy:

              • Letter of introduction for Thomas Manning to Baron Borsarelli, Torino from Cucchi. He writes concerning Manning's desire to learn Italian. Dated 26 May, 1827. Handwritten in Italian, 1 piece, 3 sides
              • Memorandum of introduction for Thomas Manning to Mr Duclas, "Directeur principal des postes" at Turin from Capitaine Cucchi. Dated Norwich 26 May [1827]. Handwritten in French, 1 piece, 3 sides

              There are two letters:

              • Draft Letter from Thomas Manning to "My Lord" in which he remembers his gratitude for his Lordship providing a letter for him to carry when he was travelling to China, in case they were attacked by the French. He now asks for letters of introduction to English residing at the Italian court as he is about to proceed to Italy in order to spend about 2 years. Dated 2 June, 1827. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side.
              • Draft letter from Thomas Manning to "My Lord Duke" in which he thanks him for the letters of introduction and writes more of his studies in mathematics, philosophy and language. Though able to read Italian he wants to be able to attend to its pronunciation. Undated [1827] Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side.