Charles Harvey, Calcutta, Garden Reach, to Ozias Humphry, Brompton, Middlesex
He thanks Humphry for his letter and civilities to both himself and his mother. He delivered Humphry's letter to Mr. Logan, executive partner in the absence of
Mr. Palmer, who returned to England three months before. Humphry will no doubt see Palmer in London, Logan is attentive to his affairs in Calcutta and he confirms that the company still have the Nabob's bond.
He thinks the gentlemen in India too dissipated to encourage the arts, and the ladies spend more time painting their faces. Two beautiful paintings by the first artists recently fetched lower prices in India than they would have in England. He is pleased to learn that the clmiate agrees with him, despite the heat out of doors. He lives in the lowest house on Garden Reach, formerly that of
Sir J. Macpherson, with his sister who excells at crayons and miniatures.
The society entertainments are currently in full flow, with such extravagance as he can hardly credit. He thinks the
governor to devoted to grandeur and pomp to be going home, as reported. If true the same reports say
Barlow will take over.
His brother John is fighting gloriously in Guzzerat country.