Indian Antiquary Vol 32

SR No.: 032524
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Richard Carnac Temple
Publisher: Swati Publications
Publication Year: 1984
Total Pages: 550
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 20 MB

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THE INDIAN ANTIQUARY.
[FEBRUARY, 1903.
The Board taking into consideration the mode proposed by the Marine Board for withdrawing the Settlement at the Andamans in their Letter of the 12th Instant, and Major Kyd's Letter to that Board on the Subject, Resolve that they be authorized to engage a proper Vessel to convey the Convicts with the Superfluous Provisions of the Settlement to Prince of Wales Island, and whatever Military Stores it may be found eligible to transport to that Place, that they be also authorized to engage with the owners of the Ship Fairlie to touch at Port Cornwallis on her return from Madras to assist in transporting Settlers and Stores to Bengal, that they also be directed to fit out the Sea Horse and Cornwaliis for the same purpose either of which Vessels may be allotted for Major Kyd's accommodation,
The Governor General in Council adheres to his determination of having a small Vessel stationed at Port Cornwallis, and will take into consideration the Vessel and Commander to be employed on that Service.
Ordered that the Military Board be directed to report what part of the Military Stores at Port Cornwallis they may judge it adviseable to be sent to Prince of Wales Island, a List of which is to be sent to Major Kyd,
1798. - No, V. Fort William 14th March 1796. The following Letters were written on the 11th Instant to the Superintendant at Prince of Wales Island and of the Andamans. Major McDonald Superintendant Prince of Wales Ibland.
Sir, - The Governor General in Council having resolved to withdraw the Settlement from the Audamans I have his instructions to inform you that he has judged it expedient to order all the Convicts about 270 in number to be sent to Prince of Wales Island Also all the Stores of Whatever discription that it is judged may be useful at that Settlement of which the Commissary at Port Cornwallis will furnish a List.
I am &c.
[Not signed] Council Chamber 11th March 1796. To Major Alexander Kyd Superintendant or the officer in Charge of the Settlement at
the Andamans for the time being.
Sir, - The Governor General in Council having determined to withdraw the Settlement at Port Cornwallis, I have his Orders to acquaint you that the Nancy Grab has been freighted to Convey the Convicts to Prince of Wales Inland, you will therefore be pleased to embark them without delay with all the Superfluous Provisions that you can spare from that Settlement for their Subsistence and the Military Stores of which accompanying is a List. The Ship Fairlie has also been engaged to touch at Port Cornwallis on which anil on the Cornwallis you will embark the Settlers of every description and all remaining useful Stores and with them you will proceed to Bengal with all expedition.
I have the honor &c
(Signed) C. Shakespear Sub Secretary. Fort William the 11th March 1796.
1796. - No. VI. Fort William 14th March 1796. Read the following letter from Major Kyd To G. H. Barlow Esqr. Secretary to Government.
Sir,- I beg you will acquaint the Honble, the Governor General in Council that the Cornwallis Snow being nearly in readiness, I shall embark in a very few days for the Andamans, to carry into effect the removal of the Settlement, according to the Resolutions of the Board, for which the necessary Vessels have been provided by the Marine Board. In consequence of the direction