| Description | Letter to Anne, dated 21 April 1839: discusses persons he has become acquainted with: the Bishop, Chief Engineer and other influential people. Comments on her father's views and his own conflicting opinions and his wish for them to marry as soon as possible. Hopes that nothing will prevent them meeting 'in the rains' and discusses her and her family coming to visit him at Chittagong, 'the coolest station in the lower provinces', in view of hot weather at Madras. Mentions French ship of war 'The Lancier' and discussion with French envoy. He also talks about other individuals, offers his best wishes to her mother who is feeling unwell, and relates his fears about any objection to their marriage. [Beginning of letter missing.]
Letter from Burrisal, 23 May 1839. He is glad all obstacles to their marriage have now been removed. Discusses his work and activities and their future together. Also inquires about her poetry, drawing and other pursuits. Mentions his promotion from 12th to 5th Lieutenant. |