Reference code
HU/3/36-37
Title
Ozias Humphry, Calcutta, Bengal, to Mary Boydell, at Mr. Alderman Boydell's, Cheapside, London
Date
7 Aug 1785
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Historical Background
William Pitt passed an Act in August 1784 creating a Board of Control and bringing British subjects in India further under the control of the British State.
Content Description
He arrived safely and has been able to get a few lines into a homebound package almost immediately. They had as good a voyage as possible. Anecdotally he has heard it is not a good time to make a fortune in India. The return of
Mr. Hastings, the death of
Mr. Wheler, every person of property seeks to return immediately due to
Mr. Pitt's bill.
Mr. Macartney has declined the government,
Macpherson will continue for now.
Mr. Smart has made very clear his intention to come and his friends will reserve their commissions for him. He can't wait receive their portraits from Mr. Smart. Even so, he has received many miniature commissions in Calcutta, he will send money as he gets it. He is impatient to hear of them.
It has been raining with a violence unknown in England, this prevents him delivering his letters of introduction. Someone has told him he will be able to dispose of her
Uncle's prints.