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 Madras Courier 1792

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Date transcribed2000-00-00
Transcribed byPeter Schofield
CommentNames transcribed from (microfilmed copy held in the British Library) the Madras Courier, Vol VIII, Numbers 326-341, 1792.

View all other items of "Surname" with value "Wight" in "Madras Courier 1792" Surname  Wight    
Rank  Captain    
View all other items of "Location" with value "Seringapatam" in "Madras Courier 1792" Location  Seringapatam    
Summary Remarks  The importance of the post which General Medows carried on the night of the 6th and 7th Ultimo appears from a variety of circumstances two thousand infantry and fifteen hundred cavalry under the command of Said Aumeed, an officer next in rank to Commor O'din Khan, were assigned for it's defence. The Glacis, two ditches with seven guns within and three without formed the strength of the Durgaw Redoubt, which was reinforced the evening of the assault with Lally's Corps. The outworks and entry were at once carried and the commander Said Aumeed fell on the spot, proving by his exertion his fidelity to his master. The attack was thrice repulsed. At a critical period, Major Dirom rallied the men along with Captain Wight. They advanced opposite the gorge with Captain Wight on the left and Captain Gage on the right. Major Dirom was knocked down, Lieutenant Robertson of His Majesty's 76th Regiment on his right hand was killed. Lieutenant R Campbell of the 36th Regiment on his left was severely wounded.    
Article Type  News Article    
Issue Number  Vol. VIII, No. 335    
Issue Day  8    
Issue Month  March    
Issue Year  1792    
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