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 Madras Courier 1792
| Date transcribed | 2000-00-00 | | Transcribed by | Peter Schofield | | Comment | Names transcribed from (microfilmed copy held in the British Library) the Madras Courier, Vol VIII, Numbers 326-341, 1792. |
 | Surname | Cornwallis | | | Rank | Lord | | | Occupation or Status | Commander of Army | | | Location | Vencategherry  | | | Summary Remarks | Mentioned in accounts of the siege of Bangalore. Signed Lord Cornwallis, Camp at Vencategherry, 24 miles west of Amboor, April 21st 1791. Lieutenant Colonel Maxwell and Major Skelly, the first having conducted the assault which was entrusted to his Direction with great spirit and ability, and the latter having on that occasion, led the European Grenadiers and Light Infantry of the Army, and highly contributed, by his own animated example, to their success. I likewise feel myself much indebted to Lieutenant Colonel Stuart for the able assistance which I constantly derive from his great military experience, and his anxiety to promote by every means in his power, the good of the service; And the friendly support which I receive from General Medows must command my lasting esteem and gratitude. | | | Article Type | News Article | | | Issue Number | Vol. VIII, No. 339 | | | Issue Day | 5 | | | Issue Month | April | | | Issue Year | 1792 |
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