Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning thanking for help in amending his work and hoping that he will look at the last chapter before he leaves. He will always have a memory of his kindness when Manning is in Lhasa or Peking or London. He hopes that he will have an opportunity to repay it. Dated 14th September 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning in which he sends translation for Manning to edit. He also relates that Mr Robinson and Mr [Cirnish] will be leaving in about a fortnight on the route that Manning intends to take. Mr Robinson intends to tramp the [Bowlam [?Bolan)] hills and may be a point of contact for Manning. He hopes that Manning will succeed and others may follow including the spread of religion. Dated 29 September 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning. He thanks Manning for his kind remarks about his translations and compares it with Mr [Harrison's] Grammar. Dated 7th [ ] 1810. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Letter from Joshua Marshman to Thomas Manning with which he sends his MS [Lectionary] and asks Manning to send him his that he may give it a new binding. He says he will take a hasty breakfast with Manning tomorrow. Dated 6pm Tuesday. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides

The Papers include correspondence between Thomas Manning and his family, friends and some official correspondence ranging from his childhood, through Cambridge days, time in France, travels to China and India and his later life.These reflect both Manning's interests and the wide range of contacts that he cultivated.

There are also original notebooks and notes, some documenting his travels including his journey through Tibet; others reflecting his interests in mathematics, poetry & riddles and Catholic emancipation. There is also an early Manuscript for "The Journey of Thomas Manning to Lhasa".

Other highlights in the Collection include early English and European passports, calling cards, and later receipts

These Papers give an insight into this unique man formerly best known for his relationship with Charles Lamb. These Papers show that Manning was also a man of talent, charisma and determination in his study of China and the Chinese language.