I yesterday dined with a friend, who is one of the directors of the Honorable East India Company, and at my request he has kindly placed a writership in the Company at your son's service.

He will have to come up to London to see the board, next week, and will probably have to embark for India a fortnight later.

I shall be glad if he will take up his abode with me, during the intervening time.

I shall be glad also if you will favour me with a statement of your income and expenses, with such details as you may think necessary.

I inclose four five-pound bank notes, in order that your son may obtain such garments as may be immediately needful for his appearance before the board of directors, and for his journey to London.