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Correspondence relating to the acquisition of Maple Three.

Map with number 11 Manor Street and number 85 King Street [63 King Street] coloured red

Plan showing 1 and 2 Pikes Walk and kitchen and yard at rear of 1 Pikes Walk

A3 plans for 'Frohock's farm' (note on reverse), owned by Jesus College and intended site of construction for a shed. The plans show the 'old barn', 'cut house' and yard.

Published by George Braun

Contains lists of manuscripts held or formerly held in the Old Library.

A slip of paper with pencil notes relating to train times to Leiden. Costings are pencilled in on the back.

Four notebooks in which choristers write music tuition notes. The choristers are named as Julian Garnsey, Colin Harvey-Miles, S. Pomeroy and Nathaniel White

Consists of a promotional booklet about the Salk Institute showing building designs, listing Officers and Trustees of the Institute, explaining the purpose of the Institute and its funding.

Comprises a copy of part of a letter to William Deering (20 Feb 1974), a list of primitive inventions compiled by Judith Grant [Bronowski's daughter], and other source material on early inventions.

Bill for repairs done to the house in Manor Street. Signed by Godi Bradwell. Items billed include: repair roof of washhouse, rehang washhouse door, and repair eaves board. Total amount 12s 10d.

Bill for repairs done by John Juler at the cottage in Manor Street in October 1855. Total amount £7 17s. Work ordered by the Reverend Doctor Currie, Master of Jesus College. Signed by John Juler.

Records are of properties in Manor Street before the street was moved to the west as part of the Manor Place development [JCAD/3/CAM/MAN]. Resultantly these properties no longer exist

This letter, unlike the others, is addressed to a Master of the College. Manning is informing the Master of certain strains/tests in the glass in the Alcock Chapel.

Written on Manning's birthday, this letter is mostly a gesture of thanks to Darby for a gift. Manning neglects to say what it is, though judging by the language used we can assume it is a book or something to read. He is extremely grateful for the gift, saying it was a surprise despite each year Christmas holding less surprises for him. A heartwarming letter, Manning stresses how much he treasures his friendship and work with Darby.

Manning also mentions that he has recently moved house, to Northallerton, which he finds to be a pleasant little town.

In Manning's own words, this piece is 'not a letter: only a report'. Indeed, most of the letter is simply Clapham's reply to Manning's question in the previous letter.

Manning's own contributions are brief: a hope that Darby discusses his philosophy question with Claphan someday and a mention that he is staying in Northallerton for a week, reading 'Dante and The Testament of Beauty and Walter Scott'.

In this letter, Manning expresses his gratitude to Darby for his Christmas gift, which was a book of Thomas' poems, all of which are new to him. Manning hopes to repay him by giving him something in return too, which he had neglected to do so far, thanks to being busy with colds, audits and end of term business.

Darby's mother had been doing poorly as of late, according to this letter but Manning expresses his relief that she's doing better now.

While this item has no year date, the fact that the paper itself came from the Bursar means it cannot have been written any later than 1933.

This is a simple request from Manning to Darby, asking him if he'll act as a host for the Geography Club that night and show people where to go. Manning cannot do himself due to a cold and he trusts Darby, as he thinks no person knows the area better than he does.

This is a postcard with a photograph of Fowey Harbour, in Cornwall, with an arrow drawn upon it, presumably by Manning to let Darby know whereabouts he was staying for his holiday.

Manning says he expects to be back in College by next week, although he'll be in and out for the rest of the Summer. He reminds Darby that he hasn't forgetting the 'vast sums' that he still owes him. Finally, he briefly mentions that he has a good fishing story to tell Darby so fishing may be one of his hobbies.

Manning begins this letter with a thought that the pair of them should refer to each other by their first names, setting the pattern for the rest of the letters in this collection.

This is a simple letter, thanking Darby for the Christmas present, which was a book. Manning has never read this book, though claims he knows something of the author that he must tell Darby later.

Manning's father also seems to be in poor health, though is physically better than expected. Manning himself has done little, save for Christmas letters and some medieval history in preparation for lectures the coming term, none of which he has begun to write yet.

In this Christmas related letter, Manning thanks Darby for his gift, which seems to have been various things as he mentions he has only got at the pictures so far.

Manning apologies that he's neglected everyone this Christmas but as soon as he came home on the 21st, he came down with a case of the flu. It is only on the day of the letter that he has been out for half an hour for the first time.

Manning hopes Darby has had a good Christmas and says he is still deciding over a gift for him. The next day he states he'll be busy with writing a notice for the Cambridge Review. He offers congratulations to Darby and says he'll submit his notice to him.

As a P.S., Manning notes that in his middle age, it's good to be remembered by young friends.

Manning begins this item by thanking Darby for his Christmas present, which was a book, one that Manning had wanted and was unaware was it was in a new edition.

He wishes Darby a happy holiday and tells him that his own has been quite busy, between writing letters and visting his Sister, before getting a cold that has left him bed ridden for three days, occuping himself by reading a large variety of books. He finishes the letter by saying Jessie and Elsie send their good wishes for the New Year.

This is a brief item, Manning thanking Darby for the esteemed compliment of putting his name in a serious piece of scholarship. Alongside this, he stresses how important their friendship is and thanks Darby for the Christmas present, which are books. He finishes by congratulating Darby on a piece of written work, referencing the title and pictures. The text he shall discuss later.

An undated letter, this entry begins with Manning asking Darby to send his opinion on a matter to the librarian. The matter seems to concern a purchase with an unamed individual that Manning seems to be in favor for. He also asks Darby to send the prospectus to the Librarian too.

He finishes the letter by excusing himself for it being so short, as he is flourishing in idleness.

Another letter with no specific date, the intent is a simple message to let Darby know that Manning won't be around for tea that day. This is due to both work obligations as well as falling ill with a chill.

The immediate feature of this letter is the fact that Manning wants Darby to stop calling him 'Mr.', no doubt a strong indicator as to how well these two know each other and how relaxed their friendship was.

The letter simply begins Manning telling Darby not to apologise for seeing Manning during Exam confusion, then an apology from Manning and his explanations as to why this letter is so late. The first bulk of the letter is dedicated to Manning's thoughts on a paper Darby wrote, one about the Isle of Ely. Manning seems very impressed with it and fails to give many negative thoughts on it.

The second part of the letter concerns discussion of Part II of a course, relating to history

This is a short letter, intended to give Darby a congratulations for completing a 'very fine piece of work'. This is something Darby worked on that Manning helped to supervise, for he mentions a fear that his supervision may have ruined the work. Additionally by this point, Darby seems to be one of the youngest doctors at a university.

This letter is written on a postcard, thus we can determine Darby's current address at this time: Lexden House in Tenby, South Wales. Manning is writing to ask if he can help out a student who decided to study the Long Vac. Geography course so he can prepare for the Tripos in 1932.

This short letter begins with an apology from Manning that he missed Darby. He had to flee as soon as he had finished his bibliography, though it is not mentioned what the bibliography was for. Regardless of what it was, it seemed to have affected Manning's mood, as he describes himself as 'barbarous' in recent interviews with Darby.

He then moves onto saying he will try to see if a man called Clapham can answer a question Darby had for him. Whilst Manning mentions it might be improper for Clapham to answer directly, he could give them a lead. Manning then gives Darby his own opinion on the question, saying he can help if he has no other specially pressing jobs to do.

Finally there is a brief mention of Manning being at peace with Robert Bridges and P.G. Woodhouse.

The main contents of this letter concern the book Corduroy, by Adrian Bell. Manning asks if Darby has read it, though he suspects he already has. As for Manning himself, he seems to love the book since he found it the previous term. Humorously, he comments that due to a lack of sex interest in the book itself, that the author must be insane. Manning also asks Darby for his opinion on the historical geography of the book.

We do get a brief glimpse into Manning's family. He has a niece by this point, who may have just been born recently, for he comments that she is unique 'as is the manner of babies'.

This letter begins with Manning thanking Darby for his Christmas gift, which was the book 'Sin of Man'. Unfortunately he has been unable to read it, as his new position means he is still incredibly busy, even now. However, Manning's father has finished book and sings it's praises, noting that the beginning of the book is particularly insightful and valuable.

Manning also points out that they should keep aware of the new psychological historians and asks if Darby has held a lecture on Psychology and Geography and, if not, why not.

Manning also mentions that he does very little these days, other than take short walks, examime plants and listen to readings of Pendennis (likely referring to 'The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy' by William Makepeace Thackeray) and scribbling letters.

Manning begins the letter reminding Darby that he (alongside other, unamed persons) are looking forward to Darby's paper in Jesus that night and hopes he will dine with him in Hall at 7:30, meeting Manning at his room ten minutes beforehand.

A dateless letter, short in its message. The purpose of it is merely to inform Darby that he should come to tea where Manning is at four tomorrow. Manning himself only just returned from a expedition to north Lincolnshire, where apparently his friend isn't better.

Unlike most of the items here, this postcard has been typed upon. It is a brief and simple thanks to Darby for a card. The card in question seems to be an invitation for an event, since Manning mentions he could not arrive. Manning seems to be quite busy during this time, as he didn't have the time to reply, as he had to go to Oxford on Saturday and is expecting to go away again the next day for a single night. He ends the letter with a hope he settles down soon.

Darby's address seems to have also changed to 4 Benet Place, Cambridge.