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Letter from Anne Rickman to Thomas Manning. She writes about her interest in education for everyone and the publication of Mrs Tuckfield's book "The Education of the People" (published 1839) which she wishes Manning would read. She says that Mrs Tuckfield is to open a school and her methods will be appraised to see if appropriate for the National Schools. Anne asks whether Manning has read Lord Dudley's Letters; also Law & Lawyers. She writes of Archdeacon Wilberforce's eloquence. Dated 11 April [1840]. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Cover paper with words Miss Rickman

Draft letter from Thomas Manning to Ellis. He writes that his brother has asked him to send a letter of recommendation for 2 friends, Daniel Gurney and the Honorable Arthur Calthorpe (Norfolk) who were about to visit Aix le Chapelle. Undated Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Draft Letter from Thomas Manning to "Gentlemen" concerning a Mr [Pattle] whom Manning had known in Canton, concerning recognition of his writing and signature. Written from Soho Square (George Leman Tuthill's home). Undated. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Draft letter from Manning to "Sir" asking him to provide Manning with a copy of the Harveian Oration of 23rd July. He writes that Sir G T (George Tuthill) and he have long been friends. (George Tuthill was supposed to give the Harveian lecture in 1835 but died before he could) Undated [1835]. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side

Letter from Thomas Manning to Samuel Ball asking whether it is still possible for him to dine with Ball that day. Dated Ginger's Hotel, Westminster Bridge, 17 March. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side

Stanislas Aignan Julien (13 April 1797 – 14 February 1873) was a French sinologist who served as the Chair of Chinese at the Collège de France for over 40 years and was one of the most academically respected sinologists in French history. This correspondence is mainly concerned with Thomas Manning trying to source Chinese books for Julien.

Letter of recommendation for Thomas Manning from Stanislas Julien. Addressed to T Davis, Member of the Society Asiatique du Londres, the letter concerns the obtaining of Chinese texts. Manning will purchase in London. He has become a member of the Asiatic Society of London and hope to receive the next Transactions. Undated [post 1824], Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning asking him to procure the listed titles. The letter mentions Payne & Foss Booksellers. Dated 17 March 1830. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 2 sides

Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning asking him to procure Chinese texts. Dated 24 March, 1830. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 1 side