Penang
"Prince of Wales Island 1st October 1820" from a subaltern Hy. Digby Coxe to Rear Admiral Henry Digby, London, rated "2/2" and showing boxed "LIVERPOOL/INDIA LETTER". An interesting and early letter from Penang.
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"Prince of Wales Island 1st October 1820" from a subaltern Hy. Digby Coxe to Rear Admiral Henry Digby, London, rated "2/2" and showing boxed "LIVERPOOL/INDIA LETTER". An interesting and early letter from Penang.
Further details
Contents: The tone of the letter, which commences "My dear Friend", would indicate that the author is the illegitimate son of Admiral Digby. After writing in intimate terms about their past "friendship" he then rebukes the Admiral for neglect and demands £490 p.a., or half that amount if he is allowed a room in his house during his stay in London.