IOR/F/4/621/15534

‘The two plants collectors deputed to Nepaul in the year 1817 permitted to continue some time longer at Catmandoo, and to have their allowances increased from Rs. 24 to 48 to one and from Rs. 16 to 32 to the other. Proposition of the Superintendent of the Botanic Garden for employing some of theYouths of the Orphan School in the institution under his charge in the capacity of apprentices’.

Extract Public Letter from Bengal, 5 Aug 1819 [pp. 1-2]

• two plant collectors sent to Nepaul; allowed extra time and increased allowances
• employment of youths from Orphan School in a similar capacity

Extract Bengal Public Consultations, 26 March 1817 [pp. 3-12]

• proposed expedition to Nepaul [Nepal] to make a collection of plants and seeds for Botanic garden
• references for two men to be sent – Francis de Silva (Portuguese) and Bharut Singh (Brahmin); salary details/allowances
• discusses contribution of Bharut Singh

Extract Bengal Public Consultations, 15 January 1819 [pp. 13-30]

• report on expedition to Nepal
• resulted in collection and transmission of most extensive collection of plants, seeds, and dried specimens
• in addition to contributions to Botanic garden, some plants, seeds, and dried specimens have been distributed throughout India and Great Britain
• Wallich requests to retain two collectors stationed at Katmandoo [Kathmandu] for a few years longer; requests increased allowances
• Wallich proposes similar expeditions to part of Hindustan;
• recommends Sirinagur and Almorah as possible locations – Captain W. S. Webb from Sirinagur has already transmitted magnificent dispatches of seeds and specimens, and sample of woods of rare and interesting trees and plants;
• proposes a limited number of clever and healthy boys from Orphan School be trained as gardeners

Extract Bengal Public Consultations, 23 July 1819 [pp. 31-38]

• applications to the Military Orphan Institution for orphans unsuccessful; application to Free School for alternatives
• Wallich recommends artillery-man called George Porter to situation of Overseer at Botanic garden, to supervise new orphans/apprentices

Extract Bengal Public Consultations, 20 August 1819 [pp. 39-44]

• George Porter relieved of military duties to pursue new role of Overseer at the Botanic garden

Extract Bengal Public Consultations, 12 November 1819 [pp. 45-48]

• expenses relating to youths at Botanic garden, eg. furniture, education