‘Testimony to the services of Major General Sir J[oh]n Malcolm on the occasion of his departure from India.’ [‎167v] (8/14)

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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.

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English in Latin script

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