File TM/5/13 - Letters from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning

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GB 891 TM-TM/5-TM/5/13

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Letters from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning

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  • [1808] (Creation)

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These 4 letters concern Abel Yen's service to Manning and the use of his dictionary.

  • Letter from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning after his recommendation by Elphinstone. He mentions Elphinstone and Ball and the dictionary in his possession. Undated, handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side
  • Note from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning to accompany his dictionary. Undated, handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side
  • Letter from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning. He mentions a letter from Ball. Undated. Handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side
  • Letter from Abel Yen to Thomas Manning. Undated, Handwritten in Latin, 1 piece, 1 side.

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