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.