by C[alderwood], William, 1823-1889
Very Good. Two page letter on both sides of a single sheet. 28cm. Folds for mailing. Small tear of top. A few brown spots. Minor paper adhesion which obscures some letters in a few words. Envelope not preserved. William was a Scottish-born Presbyterian missionary from Massachusetts. Saharanpur was caught up in what is now called the First (Indian) War of Independence one year after this letter was written. Elizabeth died in 1859 and was buried in the Scottish Cemetery in Calcutta. Sahahranpur Northern India 16th February 1856, My very Dear Grandmother,
For some weeks past I have been intending to take the pleasure of a little visit to you in pen (truncated)
For some weeks past I have been intending to take the pleasure of a little visit to you in pen (truncated)