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Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Chapman Esq., in which he gives a report of the scholars he taught during his voyage to China. He writes a little about his voyage and his reception in Canton. Dated 16 April [1807]. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Mr [Willis ?Wilkins (see TM/5/8)]. He expresses his regret in that he had hoped to send some Chinese paintings and some seeds but had been let down in acquiring them. Instead he sends some Chinese pencils and Chinese ink. He remembers their family situation with affection. He is well treated in Canton but it is not easy to make progress in learning about the culture and inhabitants. But he is quite happy. He suggests that Du Halde's account is accurate. In a postscript he asks to be remembered to Mrs Roberts and wonders whether she is related to the President in Canton who is also named Roberts. Dated 24 April 1807. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. There is also a later handwritten transcription of the letter, 3 pieces, 3 sides.

Letter to Thomas Manning from [Lance Ammery] (a different hand suggests this is the Chinese baker at Penang). It seems that Manning has lost money which the writer hopes to regain for him if he can. He asks Manning to give attention to "Atoong & my Son". He is still in the same "predicament" but hopes to see Manning if he makes it to China. Dated 23 June 1807, from Penang. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides

Note to George Staunton from Clarke to ask whether he thought Manning would dine with them and note to Manning from Staunton to urge him to accept Captain Clarke's invitation. Dated 9 November 1807. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Mesdames de Fer & de la Tour regarding him not saying goodbye before leaving France and his current position in China. Handwritten in French. Dated 20 November 1807. 1 Piece, 3 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

Letter to Thomas Manning from the Mr and Misses Wilkins. The father and three daughters each write in turn expressing their joy at receiving Manning's letter and their concerns for his health, wealth and happiness. One mention a parcel arriving from Canton and wonders whether these are the pencils that Manning had mentioned in his letter (see TM/5/4). Handwritten, dated Newnham, 12 April 1808. 1 Piece, 3 sides

Two draft accounts of the incident with the sailors from the Neptune [Date 1808] Handwritten, One is 2 pieces each 4 sides; the other 1 piece, 3 sides

Draft letter from Thomas Manning in Macao. Written in Latin Dated 1808

Letter from J Elphinstone to Thomas Manning. Manning had recommended Abel Yen and his dictionary. He wishes Manning will for his trip to Cochinchina (Vietnam). Undated [1808] Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side