"Written in the early times of the French Revolution" - a poem in 10 stanzas. Later added in pencil "Foolish (1830)". Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides
Napoleonic Wars
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Undated passport from Le Ministre de la Guerre to allow Thomas Manning to go free. It gives a description of Manning. Reverse has further permissions and stamps. [1804] Printed and handwritten in ink in French, 1 piece, 2 sides
Rough draft of "Revolutionary Song of Freedom" in 10 stanzas. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides
These letters are personal letters to and from Thomas Manning, many of which are from the de Vaudreuil and de Serrant family members
There are 2 documents concerning Manning's travel to France, 2 concerned with his time in France, and a further later passport for Manning to travel to Italy.
Thomas ManningPart of a letter from Wilhelm Kleinschmit to [Thomas Manning] concerning him being incorrectly assigned as a citizen of Britain. Postmarked 22 Messidor an 11 (11 July 1803)
Official notification from Belville, Le Capitaine commandant au la Gendarmerie nationale du départment de Maine et Loire to give Thomas Manning permission to have parolle d'honneur in the town of [Boungs] d'Angers. Dated 9 prairial an 11 (29th May 1803).… read more
These are official documents which allow Manning to move around in France during the time of the Napoleonic conflict with England. There are also drafts of letters from Thomas Manning requesting permission to travel in France and to return to England.
Notification from État-Major Général, ay Quartier général, à Paris stating on the orders of the Premier Consul that Thomas Manning should leave Paris and go to Serrant. This order replaces any previous orders. Signed by A Junot. Dated 6th { ] an 11, (… read more
Letters from Thomas Manning to William Manning (father) and William Manning (brother) on same piece of paper. To his father he writes about finally getting a letter from his father; of cold weather in Paris for April; that he is "perfectly well &… read more