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THE INDIAN ANTIQUARY.
[MARCA, 1902.
Sir, - I bave the honor to inform you that of the Troops Artificers &ca that have engaged to Serve at the Andamans there yet remains to be embarked -
1 Jimindar. 7 Sepoys. 1 Fifer. 92 Artificers. 36 Women & Children.
In all 137. Fort William Town Majors Office
I am &ca 10th April 1793.
(Signed) A. Apsley. Fort William 12th April 1793. Read a Letter from Captain Allen. To Edward Hay Esqre Secretary to the Government.
Sir, - I have the honor to reccive your Letter of this date with one from the Town Major Containing the number of Sepoys &cs to he embarked for the Andamans on board the Phoenix Bnow Hugh Moore Commander.
The Vessel is now ready to receive on board the necessary Stores, and the accommodations shall be arranged in the best possible manner, I observe the Number of Persons to be embarked amount to 137 which is Thirty Seven above what I at first had an Idea of, however I hope to be able to manage So as that the whole may proceed on the Vessel, there will be no delay on her Side and I have given information to that purport to the Town Major and Garrison Storekeeper. Calentta
I am &ca 11th April 1799.
(Signed) George Allen. Fort William 12th April 1798. Read & Letter from the Secretary to the Hospital Board. To I. L. Chauvet Espre Sub Secretary.
Sir,- I am directed by the Hospital Board to Acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 27th Ultimo and to acquaint you for the Information of Government that they beg leave to recommend the following Establishment of Servants for the Surgeon at the Andamans Vizt.
One Native Apothecary at Sicca Rupees Two Componnders At 8 Rupees each Two Dressers at 8 Rupees each
per Mensem Four Coolien
at 4 Rupees each One Beesty
At 5 Rupees... Two Sweepers at 4 Rupeer each
71 2nd. The Hospital Board have given instructions to the Purveyor and Apothecary that the Indents shall be punctually complied with. Fort William Hospital Board Office
I have the bonor to be &cx 8th April 1798.
(Signed) A. Campbell Secretary. Agreed that the Establishment of Servants proposed in the above Letter, for the Surgeon at the Andamans, be Authorised, but that it be made an Instruction to Major Kyd, the Superintendant to Certify to the Monthly Charge, which is not to be allowed for any of the People excepting those who are notually on the Spot & Serving in the different Situations.
