Reference code
HU/3/30
Title
Ozias Humphry, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, to Mary Boydell, at Alderman Boydell's, 90 Cheapside, London
Date
16 May 1785
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He has been informed of the death of
Mr. Wheler, the resignation of
Mr. Hastings and the return of Sir John d'Oyley all of whom he depended upon. He has been writing to everyone who may introduce him to the governor
Mr. Macpherson. He has been told that Parliamentary support from England could help him secure preferment in India, he asks her to enlist the help of her
Uncle. He prays to be remembered to
Mr. and
Mrs. Banks and
Mr. and
Mrs. Farington, and has been thinking of Mr. Knowles. He draws all he sees.