Essay competition on the subjects of beriberi and rheumatism
Scope & Content:
The Madras Medical Board institute a prize essay competition on the subjects of beriberi and rheumatism - the winner of both prizes each worth 500 rupees is Assistant Surgeon John Grant Malcolmson of the Madras European Regiment - he is subsequently appointed Secretary to the Madras Medical Board.
Reports and proceedings relating to the armament of the Horse Artillery in India
Scope & Content:
The papers are concerned with the comparative merits of the different artillery field guns, particularly the 6 pounder and 9 pounder, but also the 12 pounder howitzer and 24 pounder howitzer.
Papers regarding the insubordination and mutinous conduct of certain regiments of the Bengal Army
Scope & Content:
The regiments in question were the 34th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry, the 64th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry, the 3rd and 4th Companies 6th Battalion of Artillery, the 7th Regiment of Light Cavalry, the 69th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry, the 4th Troop 1st Brigade of Horse Artill...