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Letter to John Talbot mentioning he has been "entering the office of Secretary of this place" and has given a position to Arran Jones, who was recommended by Talbot.
Letter to his sister Mary telling of his promise to return to Europe a rich man, to live at Worfield and continue a bachelor, and hope his sisters are all unmarried as this is preferably to the many unfortunate matches that happen.
Letters to Jeremiah Harrison mentioning correspondence between Harrison and the Governor, and some misunderstandings.
Letter to John Chardin mentioning restrain on trade in Bengal, and war breaking out in Europe.
Letter to Mr Harrison to tell him he must inform him of the opinion people have of him: he has been saying things behind people's backs.
Letter to John Talbot telling of his reasons for leaving England and his prospects. Mentions a Mr Montague who has recently come out on one of the ships "whose brother lives near an estate of yours in Wiltshire" [Lackham].
Letter to his sister Mary telling her he is in love.
Letter to his sister Letitia saying he wants to return home as soon as the war is over, and his long stay in India has "quite altered his constitution to a perfect Indian".
Letter to his cousin Repington speaking of "hellish black faced Infidells here".
Letter to his uncle to say he is engaged to John Chardin's niece who is not 16 yet, but he will not marry her before she is 16. |