Memorial of Ozias Humphry concerning his transactions with the Nabob Vizier at Lucknow

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HU/8/1

Title

Memorial of Ozias Humphry concerning his transactions with the Nabob Vizier at Lucknow

Date

post-1787

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Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Full details of his case, incorporating his arrival at Lucknow with letters from Sir John Macpherson, only to find Zoffany already there and Smith hot on his heels, also with letters of recommendation from Sir John. When Humphry was to leave lucknow Sir John Urged him to stay, saying that if people at Lucknow would not have Humphry's pictures he would buy them. He has only been paid 5000 sicca rupees (about £500) and holds the Nabob's bond for 42,000 sicca rupees about £4500). He appeals for help, especcially from Macpherson himself.