He sends his thanks for her account of
Mr. Smart's departure for India with
Sir Elijah Impey, which he can hardly credit, although he has heard from
Mr. Farington that he plans to travel no further than Madras.
Sir George Yonge's letters were for William Jones at Calcutta, General Sloper, Commander in Chief at Bengal, and for the chief in Command at Madras.
He is very happy on board ship. The Captain is prudent and discrete, the passengers amiable, their dinners numerous and accompanied by a good band. He has asked
Mr. Baker to delivery her
Uncle's picture to her in its unfinished state. On his return he will do many more. If
Mr. Smart cannot do her Uncle's picture he suggests
Mr. Meyer, anybody but
Mr. Cosway, whose acquaintance he does not wish her to make.