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St Johns Memorials Index
Date transcribed | 2009-08-22 | Transcribed by | Peter Bailey | Comment | MIs taken from "Bengal Obituary" Dedicated by Holmes & Co., Calcutta, 1851 |
| Surname | Shakespear | | Forename(s) | Henry Davenport | | Year of Death | 1838 | | Inscription | To the Memory of Henry Davenport Shakespear, who after thirty-five years of useful and honorable service, Died on the 20th day of March 1838, A member of the Council of India. In token of respect for his public conduct, which was conscientious, just, moderate and humane; of admiration, of the modesty, gentleness, sincerity and piety, which adorned his private life; and in grateful remembrance of long and unbroken kindness, this Monument is erected by the friends who lament his loss, and cherish the recollection of his virtues. |
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