| Description | James not yet arrived, expected any day; likes situation of Somerton Castle and suggests James and Mr Booth should make enquiries about it, refers to "poor Cracroft"; Cracroft's stock sold well, which was a relief for Bell [Isabella]; pile of letters just been received from America and need complete attention; heard from Principal Agent of [Hudson Bay] Company that supplies will be made available at every Post which the Expedition passes, Company supports Expedition because it will be benefit their trade; boats and supplies sent out in June have arrived safely and been forwarded into the Interior, expect them to reach Cumberland House before Winter, good relationships being established with Inuit, refers to "Our friend Augustus the Esquimaux Interpreter", expects friendly communication with Inuit at Mackenzie River; men are in good health and spirits; no letter yet from Madras, extract from Bombay Gazette confirming Willingham's death and circumstances surrounding it, account of Willingham's funeral and mourners, awaiting confirmation from Madras then will put a report in the Stamford newspaper; conversation with Sir E. Knatchbull about Rivesby and Sir Joseph's distribution of same, enquiring on behalf of Henry Sellwood |
| Sender Location | 55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place |