| Description | Things are becoming worse and Mary relates what has happened between Edward Power and her brother, the former stung by Bob's involvement. Mary will write to both: 'Mr Dowson is an ignorant snob and Master Bob's views of businesslike decorum greatly need revision'. She lists the letters she has received, summarising their content, noting that John's on Respighi's method have been returned. She has a 'dram' of acetate of morphine, and she sends John a sample. Messrs Drews have responded to Mr Cocker's letter stating that he was owed several hundreds. She notes the General shooting several birds, including crows, which she hangs up. Major Richards has called and Mary describes the visit: 'he has a cork foot and stammers'. The newspaper states that Mr Malet has arrived in Calcutta [Kolkata] on his way to Pekin [Beijing]. |