Papers regarding a duel which took place on board the East Indiaman Royal George on 11 October 1807 between the Fifth Mate John Matthews and Lieutenant James Munro Robinson of HM 14th Foot, Matthews being killed - dispute between Captain Charles Besley Gribble, Commander of the Royal George and M...
Report of the Military Board on the damage caused by a hurricane at Madras - Lieutenant Thomas Fraser is commended for his skill in supervising the repairs to the fortifications and buildings.
The Committee of Health at Seringapatam are to report their proceedings to the Military Board who in turn are to compile a general report on them for the Madras Government.
The plan of the Quarter Master General for the regular relief of all the Native Corps in the Madras Presidency is adopted by the Madras Government, (includes statement showing the distances marched during a tour of relief).
A report that the 1st Battalion of the 25th Madras Native Infantry had planned to attack a party of HM 34th Foot at Gooty is proved to be false - the author of the report, a Naik of the 1st Battalion, is ordered to be put on trial immediately.
Purchase of elephants by the Madras Army - supply of camels from Bengal - question of the superiority of camels over elephants and bullocks as transport animals - regulations regarding camp equipage and transport (includes lists of the elephants belonging to HM Regiments of Foot and to the Madras...
Reductions in military expenses - abolition of the Tent Contract - full batta to be allowed to officers commanding Corps - proposal that Brigadier's allowances should be granted to senior officers commanding military stations of two corps, etc (includes descriptions of tents).