Letter from Thomas Manning (draft) to "Citoyen Consul" asking permission to be allowed to return to Paris to continue his studies in preparation for his voyage to China. Undated, handwritten, 1 piece, 4 sides
Paris (France)
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These letters are personal letters to and from Thomas Manning, many of which are from the de Vaudreuil and de Serrant family members
Letter from Martinet to Thomas Manning. He includes a letter of introduction to Etienne Pierre Ventenat, conservator at La Bibliotheque du Pantheon. Dated 26 December, 1801. Handwritten, 1 piece, 2 sides
Letter from Walsh de Serrant to Thomas Manning regarding Manning's permission to stay in Paris. Dated 2 fructidor an 11 (20 August 1803) Handwritten 1 piece, 2 sides
Letter from [Layelle], porteur a l'hotel de Paris, to Thomas Manning at chateau de Serrant concerning his stay. Dated 28 [ ] 1803. Handwritten 1 piece, 1 side
There are a number of calling cards and invitations for Thomas Manning whilst staying in France. Their main interest lies in the understanding some of the social circle in which he moved.
Stanislas Aignan Julien (13 April 1797 – 14 February 1873) was a French sinologist who served as the Chair of Chinese at the Collège de France for over 40 years and was one of the most academically respected sinologists in French history. This correspondence is mainly concerned with Thomas Manning trying to source Chinese books for Julien.
Sem títuloLetter of recommendation for Thomas Manning from Stanislas Julien. Addressed to T Davis, Member of the Society Asiatique du Londres, the letter concerns the obtaining of Chinese texts. Manning will purchase in London. He has become a member of the Asiatic Society of London and hope to receive the next Transactions. Undated [post 1824], Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 2 sides
Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning asking him to procure the listed titles. The letter mentions Payne & Foss Booksellers. Dated 17 March 1830. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 2 sides
Letter from Stanislas Julien to Thomas Manning asking him to procure Chinese texts. Dated 24 March, 1830. Handwritten in French and Chinese, 1 piece, 1 side