At the recommendation of the Commander in Chief of the Bombay Army, Lieut General Sir Miles Nightingall the establishment of Sepoy Boys is continued in being for the present, though the Court of Directors had decreed its abolition.
In consequence of the Court of Directors' orders 34 subalterns in the Bombay Army are promoted to the brevet rank of Captain - question as to the commencement date of the service of Artillery and Engineer Cadets, (includes lists of the officers, pp 18-19).