| Description | He is preparing himself for a 'paltry' examination which he shall have to submit to on the 2nd or 3rd April and he hopes it will be his last. He contrasts his working life with that of books. He spoke with [William] Waterfield, who asked William if he should recommend asking for a subdivison instead of staying in Calcutta [Kolkata]. He advised Waterfield on getting to know the features and manners of the Indians, which he would too slowly if he stayed in Calcutta. He describes Waterfield's working life, believing that he sometimes observes more quickly than Waterfield. At the end of his two years, William regrets the divided plan he pursued, and describes his reading, 'shutting the door against the world' in preparation for examinations. After unburdening himself on this, he can recover thoughts of Collingwood. He sends an invitation addressed to him as Assistant Collector of Rajshahye [Rajshahi], for an event he did not attend. He describes the weather and states that he is in perfect health. He has four horses, which he describes, with their costs. He lives upon horseback and a chair, he writes, 'I can't keep to my legs they are so slow & I don't see far enough'. He concludes by noting that the electric telegraph has sent news that there is to be peace. |