[copy] J[ohn] M[acpherson], Calcutta, to the Nabob Vizier

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/3/98

Title

[copy] J[ohn] M[acpherson], Calcutta, to the Nabob Vizier

Date

17 Jan 1786

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Reminding the Nabob that Mr. Hastings took Zoffany to his court, and that he sent Charles Smith, who may not yet have arrived. He now sends Ozias Humphry, a leading miniature painter, which is another type of painting, more intimate. He wishes for portrait of the Nabob and his ministers.