W.J. Tucker, Honiton, to Ozias Humphry, newman Street, London

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/3/80

Title

W.J. Tucker, Honiton, to Ozias Humphry, newman Street, London

Date

3 Jan 1785

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

They have learnt of his intention to go to India from the public papers. He is sure that Humphry has not told his mother due to dutiful affection, but she bears the news with great fortitude. He has just ecorted a nephew into the service of the East India Company. He hopes good fortune will allow his nephew to Captain his own East Indiaman and bring Humphry back, laden with riches.