Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from White horse fetter Lane (London). He writes that he has been hunting for the Captain of the Thames, East Indian Company boat, on which he will go to Canton. Captain Riches is a Suffolk man and he wonders if he is related to his friend, Mrs Riches. If his father finds that she is, would he ask for a letter of recommendation for him. He has laid in supplies of medicines and will take good care of himself, though he writes his legs are rather swollen after much walking. Handwritten, 3 sides. Dated 21 [April 1806]

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Tavestock Hotel (London). He writes he is about to leave for Portsmouth and has settled everything to his satisfaction. He is worried they will lose their passage and not arrive in Canton till winter. He is indebted to Mr Crabtree for his assistance, beyond the usual kindness of intimate friends. He asks his father to tell his sister, Fanny, that he has not forgotten anything. He finishes "I am exceedingly well, but not calm". Handwritten, 2 sides. Postmarked 7 May 1806

Letter from Susan (Susanna) Manning to Thomas Manning. She will send the parcel he has requested to White Horse Fetter lane. She is sorry that he has suffered from the impediments. Her brother William is staying and they all join in prayers for health and safety. Handwritten, 1 piece, 1 side. Dated 15th April 1806

This series contains correspondence between Thomas Manning and his early friends, some of which were lifelong friendships. There are 12 letters from Robert Lloyd (brother of Charles Lloyd, poet); nine copies of letters from Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb, plus two copies of notes and a copy of a letter from Charles Lamb with a further original draft letter from Manning to Lamb

There are 8 letters between Manning and George Leman Tuthill with further later correspondence between Manning and Tuthill's daughter, Laura. There are also 4 letters from W. Baines to Thomas Manning.

The majority of these are later copies of letters written by Thomas Manning to Charles Lamb. The originals are part of the W. Hugh Peal Collection, University of Kentucky

There is one original draft letter from Thomas Manning.

The Correspondence between Manning and Tuthill mainly dates from the time when they were both resident in Europe (1798-1806). There is also one earlier letter and a letter from Manning whilst he was in Bengal 1811.

There is further correspondence regarding Manning being executor of Tuthill's will which includes letters between Manning and Tuthill's daughter, Laura (1835-1836)

Letter from George Tuthill to Thomas Manning from 3 Chapel Court, London. Tuthill writes about Manning's plans for the future and his concerns for his well-being. Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides. Dated 13 June [1797]

There are 4 letters from Baines to Manning, 2 from Norfolk when Baines is on holiday and 2 from London, when Baines has taken up a new position. All date from 1790.

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Charter House Square, London, He writes that Manning had prophesied well and that he does not like the position that he has taken up. But Mr Baine's has been so kind he would not leave suddenly. He wonders if Manning's Algebra book is published and asks for the bookseller so he can buy copies. He requests that Manning sort out his outstanding debts in Cambridge and find out about a girl who lived by the Physick Garden. He had visited Lamb with Lloyd's letter and formed a favourable impression of Charles Lamb. He asks Manning to write. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 15 November 1790

Letter from W Baines to Thomas Manning from Charter House Square, London. He is concerned that Manning has not replied to his last letter because he asked too much of him. Baines has been ill with a sore throat and bad cold but had to continue at work. He has done little reading, not enough for a chance of a fellowship. He asks that Manning would spend time with him when he is in London and that Manning gives his Haddenham acquaintance another guinea if she calls again. Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides. Dated 9 December [1790]