Your letter reached me in good health and spirit, although only recently arrived in India myself. As an observation, I find very little is changed; this state of affairs suits me and I find myself settling well, even more so with the rest of the agreed sum (which I gratefully thank you for sending, sir) which I assure you has been invested wisely.
I have been discussing the present situation in Mysore with several commanders of the British Army and the Company's own army. Nothing solid has been decided between us as yet, however, and I shall discuss with you and your superiors in my next correspondence. In the meantime however, as a personal aside to yourself, I can not envisage that the Tippu Sultan, as great a reputation that he has, will allow this war to be finished swiftly or without great expense for both the British Army and the Company's own shareholders.
I am grateful for all you have done for me, but I must ask one further favour of your own good soul. Please ensure that Lady Sabana Alvarez, the opera singer, receives the enclosed letter. She will understand it's purpose.
Again, my thanks in all matters, Sincerely, Captain Mercedes Dupont