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This sub-series contains correspondence between William Pettigrew and other individuals regarding Yumjao Singh's monograph on archaic Manipuri. The book was initiated by Pettigrew during his time in Manipur. After Pettigrew left Manipur for England in 1933, the work was continued by Yumjao Singh who had collaborated with Pettigrew on researching archaic Manipuri, with support from Christopher Gimson. Pettigrew agreed to offer criticism and suggestions to the book.

Three copy letters to Christopher Gimson, Political Agent in Manipur, forwarded to William Pettigrew:

• Letter from the Honorary Assistant Director of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Assam, Gauhati, stating that a grant has been budgeted for the work on the monograph on Archaic Meithi and that government's sanction has been obtained, dated 10 June 1933
• Letter from the General Secretary, Asiatic Society of Bengal, to enquire the present position of the monograph and to communicate the Society's position to offer a substantial financial assistance, dated 10 December 1930
• Letter from the General Secretary, Asiatic Society of Bengal, reporting on the society's decision regarding the publication of a monograph on Archaic Meitei by William Pettigrew, dated 10 December 1930

Letter from Christopher Gimson replying to the General Secretary of Asiatic Society of Bengal to say that he will be greatly interested in Dr S. K. Chatterji's comments on Pettigrew's manuscript and that the actual form of publication has not been decided on. With copy of the original letter to Gimson. Two letters, dated 11-22 August 1933.

Letter from Christopher Gimson replying to the General Secretary of Asiatic Society of Bengal, to say that he has met Pettigrew and will prepare an estimate of the cost of producing the monograph and that additional funds are likely required. With copy of the original letter to Gimson. Two letters, dated 19-30 August 1933.

Letter from Christopher Gimson replying to the General Secretary of Asiatic Society of Bengal, regarding Dr S. K. Chatterji's comments and finding funds for the publication of the book. With copy of the original letter to Gimson, as well as Dr S. K. Chatterji's comments. Two letters, dated 22 September-5 October 1933.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to Dr Werelius asking for help to get hold of Pettigrew's papers for the monograph on Archaic Meitei. He writes that Pettigrew's principal assistant in the work, Yumjao Singh, has said that he can finish it off for publication if Pettigrew is not coming back [to Manipur]. Handwritten, dated 18 May 1934.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew, to say that as the papers for the monograph could not be found, the grant offered by the Archaeological Department has been relinquished. He writes that they should ask for a grant next year. Handwritten, dated 2 August 1934.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew, to say that he is sorry to hear that Pettigrew is not returning to Manipuri. He hopes to receive the monograph manuscript with Pettigrew's instructions as to how it should be dealt with. Handwritten, dated 14 November 1934.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew to say that the Darbar wishes to have all the papers in Manipuri, without which no accurate estimate of the cost of publishing can be made and no funds can be granted. Typed, dated 7 June 1935.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew, confirming receipt of Pettigrew's manuscript on archaic Meitei. Typed, dated 22 November 1935.