The contents of this manuscript had become separated from the Ellice Papers (MSS.15001-15195, Ch.12601-12763) and were purchased separately.

The manuscript consists of; (i) Letters 1845-?1857, undated, of Edward Ellice to his niece Marion, subsequently Coleman, chiefly concerning British and European political affairs. (Folio 1.) For the rest of his letters to her see MS.15072. (ii) Letters, [circa 1832-?1862], undated, of Ellice to Joseph Parkes concerning political affairs. (Folio 209.) For the rest of his letters to Parkes, see MSS.15044-15045. (iii) Letters, ?1833-1857, undated, of Ellice to various members of the family. (Folio 269.) (iv) Letters and fragments of letters between various members of the family, 1807-1887, undated. (Folio 297.) (v) Press cuttings, 1863, 1929, undated, chiefly containing obituaries of Ellice. (Folio 358.)