Ozias Humphry, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, to Mary Boydell, at Alderman Boydell's, 90 Cheapside, London

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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.