Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to Napoleon - Votre Majesté - to ask for the correct papers for Manning to travel to Berlin to progress his study of China. This letter is undated but because of the nature of address would suggest it was written after Napoleon's coronation on 2 December 1804. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to Général Consul. Manning writes about gaining a passport to come to France for 2 years to study for his enterprise to China. He asks that he can stay in Paris to continue his studies. He mentions Dr Hager, Conservateur des manuscripts chinois. Dated 17 Frimaire, Hotel de Paris. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Letter from Le Ministre de L'Interieur to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris, replying on behalf of the Premier Counsul concerning Manning's letters to him regarding his intention of going to China, dated 6 ventose an 11 (25th February 1803) 1 piece, 2 sides. Also handwritten copy of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from John [Lesane] to [Thomas Manning]. He writes about making minor discoveries concerned with the works of Euclid which he hopes to discuss when Manning has time. He hopes that he will be exempt from British citizens being asked to leave France. In a postscript he informs about the whereabouts of other English people. Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides