There are a number of calling cards and invitations for Thomas Manning whilst staying in France. Their main interest lies in the understanding some of the social circle in which he moved.
Paris (France)
40 Archival description results for Paris (France)
This correspondence covers the time that Manning spent in France, mainly in Paris and at Chateau de Serrant. It holds historical interest because Manning was held in France at the outbreak of the Napoleonic Wars and the letters include both official and… read more
Stanislas Aignan Julien (13 April 1797 – 14 February 1873) was a French sinologist who served as the Chair of Chinese at the Collège de France for over 40 years and was one of the most academically respected sinologists in French history. This… read more
Letter from Girardon, Général de Brigade to Thomas Manning to request that he attends the Ministre de la Guerre on his return to Paris. Handwritten, dated 2 frimaire an 12 (24 November 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side
Letter from J.A Junot, Général divisionaire, commandant la 1st Division militaire a la Ville de Paris allowing Thomas Manning to stay in Paris. Dated 5th Nivose an 12 (27 December 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side
Letter from [Layelle], porteur a l'hotel de Paris, to Thomas Manning at chateau de Serrant concerning his stay. Dated 28 [ ] 1803. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side
Letter from Le Chef de la 5th Division du Ministère de la Guerre to Madame De Serrant née Vaudreuil to request that she returns Thomas Manning to la Guerre. Dated 3 frimaire an 12 (25 November 1803). Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side
Letter from Le Ministre de L'Interieur to Thomas Manning, Hotel de Paris, concerning his request for permission to see La Grammaire Chinoise. Dated 11 Pluviouse an 12 (1 February 1804). Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 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.… read more
Letter from Martinet to Thomas Manning. He includes a letter of introduction to Etienne Pierre Ventenat, conservator at La Bibliotheque du Pantheon. Dated 26 December, 1801. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides