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Letter from William Pettigrew to Christopher Gimson to give him some notes regarding the preparation of the book, including on vocabulary, grammar and dialects. He further writes about the issue of authorship of the book and that he agrees be made editor of the book. Typed, dated 27 December [1939].

Letter from Christopher Gimson to William Pettigrew enquiring about Manipuri-English dictionaries. He writes that he would be glad to help with producing such dictionaries and that he has in his possession a reprint of Captain Gordon's English-Bengali-Manipuri dictionary first printed in 1837. Typed, dated 16 November 1938.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to Colonel Hoysted to explain the material he has sent to the Society. He asks whether the work is worth publishing and, if yes, if the Society would want it published along with the Introduction, Grammar and Vocabulary, and what the cost of publication will be. Typed, dated 15 July 1939.

Letter from Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to William Pettigrew to ask whether he will be in London in September or October to see the manuscript and offer his advice. Typed, dated 24 July 1939.

Letter from Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to William Pettigrew to confirm the arrival of the manuscript of the monograph at the Society. Typed, dated 16 November 1939.

Letter from William Pettigrew to Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to say that he has reviewed the manuscript but would like a second opinion on whether the work is worth publishing. He writes that he would be much more satisfied if the manuscripts with transliterations and translations were sent together. Typed, dated 5 January 1940.

Letter from Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to William Pettigrew to say that he could write to Sir George Grierson for his views on the points mentioned by Gimson. Typed, dated 8 January 1940.

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 William Pettigrew to Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to give more information for Sir George Grierson's consideration. He writes that Yumjao Singh has omitted any mention of tones and stresses in his manuscript. Typed, dated 9 January 1940.

Letter from Colonel Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to William Pettigrew to enclose a draft letter to Professor Turner and notes by S. K. Chatterji on the book written in 1933. Handwritten, dated 24 May 1940.