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Handwritten manuscript titled 'The Original Notes' on archaic Manipuri, taken by William Pettigrew chiefly at Harvard Library and the British Museum. Annotations are made on some pages in modern and archaic Manipuri.

Stored with the manuscript are two items:

• Letter from Roland B. Dixon (1875-1934), Harvard University, giving updates on the progress of William Pettigrew's research on archaic Manipuri inscriptions, dated 8 June 1929
• 'Rules and Regulations of The Asiatic Society of Bengal', printed by The Baptist Mission Press at Calcutta 1929, signed on the cover 'WP 27/3/39' [Pettigrew was elected Associate Member of the society in 1939]

Typed notes entitled 'Research Work on Archaic Manipuri of the Native State of Manipur, Assam', being a typewritten copy of WP/1/3 prepared by Mrs Pettigrew in 1935, with bibliography and appendices.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary to enquire whether the Society will be interested in picking up the publication of Yimjao Singh’s book on the old Manipuri language again. He writes that attempts to publish the book in India have not been successful, and that G. H. Luce, late of Rangoon University, may be interested in this project.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary to say that he will ask the author of the old Manipuri monograph whether he would send the manuscript. He further writes that the Darbar [of the state of Manipur] had a fund for historical and archaeological research which may fund the publication, but otherwise he is willing to make a personal contribution towards the publication. Year unspecified but likely dated to 1950.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, introducing himself and the publication project of Yimjao Singh. He writes that he gave money to the Darbar of Manipur in December 1946 to support studies in Manipuri history. He further writes that colleges and younger scholars in Manipur are taking an interest in Manipuri history and their old language but he feels that more trained scholarship is needed. He asks if the Society will be interested in this. With reply from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, asking if he has any proposals to put before the RAS Council. Two letters, dated 1–4 April 1965.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary to say that while he has no proposals to put forward, he will send a copy of a recent publication by a young Manipuri scholar entitled ‘A Short History of Manipuri’ for the Society’s examination. He further writes that he will visit the Society in June. With reply from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, enclosing a membership application form should Gimson wish to join the Society. Two letters, dated 7–28 April 1965.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, returning the completed application form. He sends the Society a copy of ‘A Short History of Manipuri’ by Jhalajit Singh and writes that the author deserves encouragement, despite it being immature in many ways. He asks if the Society would prefer to work on linguistic or historical researches, and he feels that a more scholarly and critical approach to the ancient documents is an essential. With reply from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary. Two letters, dated 7–12 May 1965.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, declining to review ‘A Short History of Manipuri’, feeling that he is ‘too ignorant of most of the subjects discussed in it’. He encloses some comments he made on the book which may indicate how help could be given to emerging Manipuri scholars (not with the letter).

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, asking his notes and comments on Jhalajit Singh’s book be returned.

Letter from Christopher Gimson to RAS Secretary, asking for updates on the Society’s communication with SOAS in regards to the promotion of the study of Manipuri history. The letter was forwarded to Professor Eugénie Henderson, SOAS, who replies to give her full support but also writes of the difficulty, and writes that she is willing to meet Gimson in London to discuss further. Six letters, dated 12 October–12 November 1965.