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Very rough drafts of Chinese stories. From Volume 2. Handwritten in English. One sheet has Chinese characters. Undated.

Notes probably from Manning's time at St Helena on his return from China. These notes mention both Napoleon and Hudson Lowe (Governor of St Helena) and seem to be recording conversations that Manning held with them Handwritten, 2 pieces [1817]

Short article on whistling. Handwritten in French. 1 piece, 1 side Dated lundi 1 priarial (May/June)

"Le retour au Village natal" and "Traduction libre". Rough draft of Chinese traditions. Handwritten in French, 3 pieces, 11 pages

Notes on English grammar and the substantive form. Handwritten 2 pieces, 6 sides

Notes on Greek language and on the use of a singular word to convey the substance of many phrases. Mentions the Edinburgh Review of 1822. Handwritten in Greek and English, 1 piece, folded to make 6 sides

Notes on Tartars dress; on Europe and Chinese books - often banned by authorities for Chinese soldiers to carry books. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides

Notes and Thoughts on a book (possibly Poverty of Spirit. Dr Hammond's Practical Collections) concerning "Implicit Faith belongs to fools and truth is comprehended by examining principles". Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Notes on Homilies and the Roman Catholic Faith. Handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides

Draft ?poem on Copper and the Power of Steam. On reverse Manning's address at Redbourn, St Albans. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side