This series contains drafts and copies of publications and papers written by Duncanson and others, including drafts of 'Government and Revolution in Vietnam' and 'The rise of the Indochina Communist Party'.

These papers of Dennis Duncanson, dating from 1965 to 1976 are comprised of several manuscripts from his book, 'Government and Revolution in Vietnam ' (1968, OUP), as well as draft manuscripts from his other works. The collection also contains a variety of correspondence with academic organisations, personal friends, colleagues and professional acquaintances; review clippings of his book and newspaper cuttings on Vietnam.

Letter from [L.M. de la Bipachere] to Monsieur Chaigneau, capitaine francais au service du roi de cochinchina. He writes concerning a purchase he has made and to recommend Manning - student in mathematics and languages, who is polite and of delicate sentiment. The letter is undated [1808], handwritten in French, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to [M L'étontal] concerning a recommendation for his trip to Cochinchina (Vietnam). Handwritten in French. Undated [1808] 1 piece, 3 sides

Thomas Manning lived in Asia from 1807-1817, mainly in Canton and Macao. But he also tried to reach the interior of China via Tibet. The correspondence covers this period and is of both official and personal nature.