BIB_ID
428866
Accession number
MA 14286.56
Creator
Knox, Maria, 1795-1822, sender.
Display Date
Nasirabad, India, 1821 November 12.
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 item (5 pages) ; 25.7 x 20.4 cm
Notes
Address page: Mrs. Colonel Butler / Care of Misses Cruttenden & Co. [crossed out] / Calcutta [crossed out] / Barrackpore / 12th Novr.
Forms part of a collection (MA 14286.1-66) of letters written by Maria Knox to her mother, Mrs. Harriet Butler.
Forms part of a collection (MA 14286.1-66) of letters written by Maria Knox to her mother, Mrs. Harriet Butler.
Provenance
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Summary
Reporting that she is feeling strong. Recalling discussions with other women about her pregnancy and reporting that Mrs. Farrington has given birth to a son. Complaining that they are unable to use the Company's cattle, so travel is difficult. Writing that she and Alexander definitely want to move back to England, but are unable to afford it at present. Reporting that the Kennedys have left Nasirabad and that Mrs. Drysdale "just parted ways with her two eldest daughters," one of whom had a great affection for Maria.
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