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The personal papers of Christopher Gimson contain correspondence between him, the Society and Professor Eugénie Henderson from SOAS. These document Gimson's interest in and efforts towards encouraging the study of the history of Manipur.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, asking for updates on the Society’s communication with SOAS in regards to the promotion of the study of Manipuri history. The letter was forwarded to Professor Eugénie Henderson, SOAS, who replies to give her full support but also writes of the difficulty, and writes that she is willing to meet Gimson in London to discuss further. Six letters, dated 12 October–12 November 1965.

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 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 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 William Pettigrew to Christopher Gimson asking for an update on the work. Typed, dated 4 August 1936.

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 acknowledging receipt of his letter and notes. He writes that the monograph will be completely ready in 3 or 4 months. Typed, dated 3 December 1937.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew returning the three folios of the Manipuri manuscript (not with the letter). He asks if Pettigrew can help with Yumjao Singh's historical enquiries and writes that Yumjao expects that the translations be completed by end of this year. Typed, dated 9 July 1937.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew to say that Yumjao Singh has some new material to add to the monograph. He encloses letters between him and the India Office in which he recommends Yumjao Singh to Mr Stuart Wolfenden, a specialist in Tibeto-Burman languages looking for a pandit in Imphal with knowledge of old Manipuri. Typed, three letters, dated 6-29 August 1936.