TM/1/1/29-Letter from Thomas Manning, Chateau de Serrant, France, 21 October 1803

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Serrant. He writes that he has been given permission to return to Serrant but not to leave the country, suggesting that English men are detained in France so they may not join the military. He will try to leave France, some people are given permission to travel in other parts of the Empire. He mentions a letter from his brother, William, with praise of one of Thomas’ friends. Handwritten, 1 piece,3 sides. Dated 21 October, 1803