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Draft advertisement from the guardians of a boy and girl for a widow lady to care for them; preferably situated in the West End of London. On reverse in pencil "Good advertisement Gentlemen"

Notes "On the particle par". Notes on linguistics. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 11 sides

Notes on Catholic and Church of England faiths. Small handmade uncovered notebook, 12 sides

Notes on Pepys diary. Handwritten, 1 folded piece, 5 sides

Notes on moral and Newtonian systems; sheet of handwritten notes, 1 piece, 2 sides

"Observations on the Consumption of Tea in Bootan, Tibet and Tartary; and on the practicability of advantageously furnishing that article to some of those Countries from Canton through India". Fair Copy of an article written by Thomas Manning to East India Company. Dated 29th December 1817. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 9 sides. Also rough notes for draft. Handwritten 1 piece, 3 sides

Notes on Manning's failed attempt to reach Peking by becoming European Physician and assistant Astronomer to the Emperor. Handwritten notes, 1 piece, 2 sides

Notes on the Social History of Quakers. Small handmade uncovered notebook, 8 pages

Draft of a letter from Thomas Manning. He seems to be leaving some Chinese translations with the recipient in case anything happens to him when he leaves Calcutta. There is also a complaint about those (?Marshman) who he has tried to help with Chinese language but refuse to change. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides

Assortment of notes on scraps of paper. Handwritten, 14 pieces