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 first fortnight we came, and the real rains begin in June. This is another reason for going home without fail next year—that the country may leave a favourable impression, or at least its most favourable impression.

I have taken a much wiser line this time—never walk, nor ride, nor move about at all, but just read and write and keep cool; and then all the sleep that was due to me for three years’ marching I am paying up now. It is so pleasant to have a good night. I shall always respect marching for making me like Calcutta, and making me feel the advantage of a quiet room, with books and tables and chairs all clean and in the same place every day.

God bless you, dearest sister! Yours affectionately, E.E.

Barrackpore, Sunday, May 10, 1840.

George and I came up on Thursday. We have heard to-day that the ‘Conway.’ has got to sea and the wind fair, so now they may be at Singapore in about a fortnight.

I dare say it may not be the fault of Barrack-