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Barrackpore, May 19, 1837. I always skip two or three days after sending off a letter and drop a stitch or so, which rather varies and improves the pattern. The s dined with us on Wednesday; Mr. went to join Sir H. Fane on his visit to Runjeet Singh, and is just returned. As he is not a ‘Company’s servant,’ he of course was allowed to take any present Runjeet gave him; and the agonies of the other ladies in Calcutta have been intense on hearing that he was bringing his wife a pair of massive bangles and two splendid shawls, besides other ornaments, from the King of Delhi.

I was quite disappointed yesterday when Mrs. sent me her presents to look at, that we might attest their magnificence was not appalling. Two old patched shawls and two bracelets, such as our ayahs wear. I am vexed that the envy of the others should be gratified, and that Mrs,, who is a very nice person and handsome, should not have what she liked.

Runjeet has sent us most pressing invitations