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Letter from Christopher Reynolds, School of Oriental and African Studies, to Raymond Head to give details of the paintings which Head had asked him to examine. He supplies references to where he has found information for Head to use. This letter has been cut into 4 pieces, only p.3 retaining its original length.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew to say that the Darbar wishes to have all the papers in Manipuri, without which no accurate estimate of the cost of publishing can be made and no funds can be granted. Typed, dated 7 June 1935.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew acknowledging receipt of his letter and notes. He writes that the monograph will be completely ready in 3 or 4 months. Typed, dated 3 December 1937.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew returning the three folios of the Manipuri manuscript (not with the letter). He asks if Pettigrew can help with Yumjao Singh's historical enquiries and writes that Yumjao expects that the translations be completed by end of this year. Typed, dated 9 July 1937.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew to say that Yumjao Singh has some new material to add to the monograph. He encloses letters between him and the India Office in which he recommends Yumjao Singh to Mr Stuart Wolfenden, a specialist in Tibeto-Burman languages looking for a pandit in Imphal with knowledge of old Manipuri. Typed, three letters, dated 6-29 August 1936.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew to say that he imagined Yumjao's manuscript was mislaid in the confusion of the war but hopes that Pettigrew has received the copy by now. He is interested in Pettigrew's and the Society's views on the possibility of publishing the work. He further writes that there is no probability of India's taking an active part in the war unless it spreads further. Handwritten, dated 27 December [1939].

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew, confirming receipt of papers from Kangpokpi. He writes that Yumjao Singh has found that some leaves are missing and asks Pettigrew to send those on if he has them. Typed, dated 23 October 1935.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew to say that he has written to Stewart to ask when the monograph will be ready. He asks Pettigrew to meet him when in London, and writes that until the papers from Manipur reaches the Society it's difficult to say what the procedure would be for publication. Handwritten, dated 22 September 1938

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew, confirming receipt of Pettigrew's manuscript on archaic Meitei. Typed, dated 22 November 1935.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew, to say that as the papers for the monograph could not be found, the grant offered by the Archaeological Department has been relinquished. He writes that they should ask for a grant next year. Handwritten, dated 2 August 1934.