Courier in London, Middlesex

Relentless North Burma Drift and Prome War Rumors

The letter from Rangoon notes the steam vessel carrying Sir Archibald Campbell and staff nearly lost near Donabew and Surrawa after entering a whirlpool. Ventura perished while approaching in a boat as the paddle steamer saved the hull, with the crew and onlookers reporting the dramatic rescue and loss. Separately, reports from Calcutta and Rome describe military movements, political talks with Siam, Bhurtpore operations, and European affairs including a Carnival in Rome and financial notes from Paris.