| Description | Copies of correspondence continued from MS 1162/3/1/1:
...he arrived at Calcutta yesterday but is still unsure of what is happening; the officer who was sick has not yet gone on leave. Discusses climate, possibility of her joining him there, differences between Madras and Calcutta and his relief at leaving the ship 'Prince George'. He is staying with an old friend, Captain Debude, Secretary to the Military Board (17 March 1839);
Letter from No. 3, Middleton Row, Calcutta, to 'Annie': he has accepted a division of public works near Calcutta and discusses his pay and future prospects, and level of comfort they can both expect to live in. Also writes about his opportunities for leave so that he can visit her in Madras, discusses climate and letters he has received from friends, and enquires after her. Describes Noacolly (Bengal), his place of residence, accident while driving carriage, and expresses his love for her (1 April 1839).
Letter to Anne (19 April 1839): he has received her letter and is sorry to hear she has been ill. He was vexed by her father's request that he write to him first before taking any leave with result that he had missed opportunity. Plans to take leave in June now. Also discusses letter received from friend at Chittagong, and talks of his mother's affection for her. He has picked out a possible horse for her which he will have broken in for a side saddle. |