| Description | Copies of correspondence continued from MS 1162/3/1/5:
...describes climate and society life in Darjeeling and possibilities for leave and mentions dismissal of Russian ministers from Persian court.
Letter to Anne, dated 5 August 1839: discusses journey to Darjeeling and describes area, weather, and problems with 'newly raised Corps of Hill-men'. Also mentions people there. He has received a letter from his mother who, along with Emily, is very well. Describes difficulties concerning obtaining leave and confirms his devotion to her. He hopes to send her some sketches when his survey is over. |