‘Testimony to the services of Major General Sir J[oh]n Malcolm on the occasion of his departure from India.’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a military letter from the Government of Madras From 1684-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Madras [Chennai] and southern India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. [Chennai].

The correspondents are Major General Sir John Malcolm; the Government of Madras From 1684-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Madras [Chennai] and southern India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. ; and Thomas Henry Somerset Conway, Adjutant General of the Madras Army.

The item concerns Malcolm’s application for permission to return to Europe for the recovery of his health. It contains copies of medical certificates supporting Malcolm’s application, and a General Order issued by the Government of Madras From 1684-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Madras [Chennai] and southern India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. acknowledging his services.

The title page contains the following references: ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 75, Dr[a]ft 396 – 22/3’ and ‘Military Secretary’s Office 1822’.

Extent and format

1 item (7 folios)

Arrangement

The documents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of the item to the rear.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 164 and terminates at f 170, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/676/18740

History of this record

Date(s)

2 Sep 1821-4 Jan 1822 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Madras Mil 20 Aug 1823, draft 396/1822-23, IOR/E/4/928 p 359

Subjects

Illness

People & organisations

Government of MadrasJohn Malcolm

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