Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Macao. He writes on 20 June, 1807, that he had travelled to Macao down the river in junks for two people and his companion was George Staunton. Since arriving in Macao he has been absorbed with mathematics and a train of thought concerning equations, so much so that he has not been out and is only stopping to write the letter because he had heard that a boat was leaving for Bombay. The letter continues on 1 July saying he had just received a letter from (Charles) Lamb. He then proceeds with instructions on how best to send letters. Manning finishes with a postscript declaring himself "vext and mortified" because the boat that had brought Lamb's letter had brought many for other Englishmen but not for him. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 20 June - 1 July 1807.
Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Canton. He has finally received a letter from his father along with one from his brother, Edward, and another from Crabtree. However much of the letter is taken up with complaining about not receiving letters and trying to explain how best to send Mail to him. He writes that he was downhearted at Christmas but joined in the festivities at New Year. He is sending Mr Woodward "some curious seeds by the Sealeby Castle under the care of G. Staunton". He is sending his father some "supernaculum tea for the rectory". It is directed to Mr Lamb who will pay the duty and then Edward can pay him. Handwritten, 4 sides. Dated 6 January 1808
This series contains correspondence between Thomas Manning and his early friends, some of which were lifelong friendships. There are 12 letters from Robert Lloyd (brother of Charles Lloyd, poet); nine copies of letters from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, plus two copies of notes and a copy of a letter from Charles Lamb with a further original draft letter from Manning to Lamb
There are 8 letters between Manning and George Leman Tuthill with further later correspondence between Manning and Tuthill's daughter, Laura. There are also 4 letters from W. Baines to Thomas Manning.
Sans titreLetter from Robert Lloyd to Thomas Manning. He writes he has been ill and still is because of the mercury he is taking. He writes that he hears Manning has been in London and hopes he had a good time with Charles Lamb. He is too ill to do much. He sends his love to Charles and Sophia.. Handwritten, dated 15 February 1800. 1 piece, 2 sides. Also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 1 piece, 1 side
The majority of these are later copies of letters written by Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb. The originals are part of the W. Hugh Peal Collection, University of Kentucky
There is one original draft letter from Thomas Manning.
Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb from Cambridge. He apologises for his slowness in answering Lamb's letter - he is taken up with preparing a pupil for examination. He hopes to spend time with him in Town in about 5 weeks. He then adds some critique on the title of Lamb's "Tragedy". The Postscript writes that he has added a page of drawings and queer beasts but no record of these is with the copy. Dated 15 December [1799], postmarked 18 December, 1799. The copy is handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side
Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb from Cambridge. Manning is writing to put forward his feelings concerning a matter between Ld (Lloyd) and a Lady concerning a letter Ld wrote to the Lady about her writing. Manning defends Lloyd. He also mentions that Southey is a friend of Lloyds. Dated 9 February 1800. Copy is handwritten, 3 pieces, 3 sides
Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. Manning discusses Burnet's history (pleased with), Hume (easy, sweet, obscure), Gibbon (pointed, terse, brilliant), Robertson (judicious, vigorous). He writes that he does not generally share Lamb's letters with Lloyd. He further asks that Lamb does not refer to Manning as an atheist in case the Catholics should come to the fore and Manning might find himself as one of "Smithfield's Illuminati". Dated [March 1800]. Copy is handwritten, 2 pieces, 3 sides
Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. Manning writes about the gap in their correspondence and might have supposed that "you & the Jolly Excise-man had missed you way one night & tumbled into the water in Liquor-pond Street, had not that busy winch. fame... spread a report that you and Coleridge were seen lately in the city". Manning is looking forward to the Easter break and on to the long summer vacation. He enquires whether Lamb has heard anything more of his Tragedy. Dated [17 March 1800]. Copy is handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides
Copy of a letter from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, India House, London. He pleads with Lamb to go to stay with him in Cambridge - the very thoughts "Of your coming makes my keg of rum wobble about like a porpoise & the Liquor (how fine it smells) goes Gultch squlluck against the sides for joy - just (if I may compare great things with small - my rum puncheon with old Zacharia's haus in kelter) as St John wobbled in Elizabeth's womb when Mary, big with Xt by the Holy Ghost, walked into Cousin Betty's parlour". Manning asks to be added to Dyer's list of subscribers. Dated in different hand, 10 August, 1800. Copy is 2 pieces, 2 sides