Further papers regarding the Travancore donation - recommendations of the Seringapatam prize committee regarding its distribution, etc (includes returns of troops and lists of claimants).
On the recommendation of the Commander-in-Chief, Madras [Lieut General Sir Samuel Auchmuty], the European Garrison Companies of Invalids are formed into a Battalion designated the Carnatic European Veteran Battalion.
Proceedings of the Madras Government in 1803/04 relating to private trade and the method of providing the Company's investment. [Not attached to a particular draft but sent up to the Board of Control when the reports of the Madras Reporter of External Commerce were considered by the Board in 1813...
On the recommendation of Major General John Pater the Madras Government abolish an irregular system of taxation in force at Kondapalli for supplying milk to the Commanding Officer.
Incursions into the Ellore District by bands of freebooters from Hyderabad State - the Zemindar of Tiruvur is commended by Government for his conduct on one of these occasions.
Measures taken to import Arabian and other horses from Baghdad for the use of the Madras Cavalry - Lieutenant St John Blacker appointed Agent for the purchase of the horses - contracts concluded with horse dealers in Cutch, etc.
The garrison of effective troops at Dindigul is withdrawn owing to the prevalence of a fever epidemic in the Southern Division - they are replaced by invalid troops but return when the epidemic is over.
Private James Scott of HM 84th Foot, who has a doctorate in medicine from Edinburgh University, is appointed a Supernumerary Sub Assistant Surgeon at Arni.
Publication of the final orders of the Court of Directors regarding the Madras army officers suspended by the General Order of 1 May 1809 - Lieut Colonel John Doveton to resume his duties and rank - Major General Robert Bell re-appointed to the command of the Artillery and to a seat on the Milita...