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Lately at Burragong, lieutenant colonel Hercules Skinner, of the 19th native regiment. Mr. John Bulsey, clerk to W. Jackson, esq. Captain John Legrand, of a respectable French family, native of St. Malo, much regretted by those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, On board the Stirling Castle, at sea, Mr. P. H. Ormsby, many years an examiner in the military department. The infant daughter of major Richardson. Mrs. Collins. Captain James Reddy, commander of the ship Britannia. Thomas Keene, esq. aged 46, regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Lieutenant Thomas Russell White, of the 6th native cavalry, an officer sincerely lamented by all who knew him. At Chinsurah, Mr. Charles Lewis Vogel. Mr. Campbell, late a customhouse officer. Mr. D. D'Cruz, aged eighty years. At Gooty, Mr. Robert Daley, conductor of ordnance. Mr. M'Rae, surgeon of the ship Countess of Sutherland. Mr. Henry Harrison, an officer of the country service. In Camp, near Amednagur, Captain J. H. Brown, of his majesty's 78th regiment; to the inestimable character of a True Soldier, irreproachably sustained during an active service of thirty years, Captain Brown added virtues in his private life, which endeared him to his friends, and procured him the respect and esteem of all who had the happiness of knowing

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His loss has left a chasm in the society of his friends that will not be easily filled up; and the recollection of him can never fail to excite in their breasts a sigh of regret to his honoured memory.

Bengal, Henry John Darrell, esq. much regretted. At Madras, Mr. J. R. Shuttleworth, assistant surgeon. At Negaptam, Mr. Francis Hughes Ward, son of the late lieutenant colonel Ward. At Nellore, Captain Sutton Taylor, of the 2d battalion, 16th regiment of native infantry. In camp, near Pollaveram, lieutenant Thomas Marke, of the 2d battalion 8th regiment of native infantry. At Candy, lieutenant and adjutant Henderson, of his majesty's malay regiment. At fort Victoria, the lady of captain Michael Kennedy. At a post on the banks of Kistnah, lieutenant John Brush, of the 1st batta lion 2d regiment of native infantry. On their passage to Europe, Joshua Kitson, esq. late of Tranquebar, his lady and child. At his house on Choultry plain, sir Paul Joddrell, late physician to his highness the nabob of Arcot.

AUGUST.

At Surat, the infant son of Jonathan Thorpe, esq. At Bombay, lieutenant Hay, of his majesty's 78th regiment. At Agra, J. W. Hessing, late governor of the fort of Agra. At camp, near Achmednugger, captain J H. Brown, of his majesty's 78th regiment. Lately, to the northward, captain William Semple, of his majesty's 86th regiment, sincerely regretted. On board the Ternate, at sea, on the 2d instant, lieutenant Armstrong, of the European regiment. Charles Henry Palmer, Bengal artillery. Ensign William Keath, 13th native regiment. At Sooksaugur, the rev. J. P. Fanelli, D.D. At Patna, J. M. Playdell, esq. senior merchant. At Mirrapore, M. W. Willocks. At Buxar, Mrs. Stafford.

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six days, Mr. Charles Brix, acting clerk to the honourable sir John Royds, and assistant to T. Raban, esq. Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Roquiere, Mr. Edward Palmer. Mr. Hugh M'Carthy, carpenter of an American ship. At Malacca, after three days illness at sea, on board the Upton Castle, the lady of captain Pavin, commander of that ship. Miss H. Scott, much regretted. Mrs. Mandy, wife of Mandy of the Navy Tavern. At Moorsbedabad, James Wilson, esq. surgeon to that station.

OCTOBER.

Died at Vellore, the rev. C. W. Gerricke, many years a missionary in this quarter of the globe, well known and well beloved by an immense concourse of natives. On board the Matilda, captain Shean, as weighing anchor from Malacca, for Madras, Lieutenant John Taggart, of the Madras European regiment.

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nacondah, after a few days illness, the lady of captain Thomas Vaughan. On board the ship Marquis Wellesley, Robert Williams, esq. junior council to the honorable Company, in the supreme court of judicature, at Madras. Lately, Mr. Lemon, third officer of the marquis Wellesley. Lately, at Kedjaree, Mr. H. S. Tilfer, chief officer of the ship Britannia. In camp near Hydrabad, captain John Spencer Blofeld, of the 2d battalion 5th regiment of native infantry. Lately, at Tannah, on the island of Salsette, Pere Illuminia, capuchin friar of considerable notoriety at that presidency, and in many other parts of India. He was particularly well known to the Madras army, having accompanied lord Cornwallis to the walls of Seringapatam, in the glorious campaign of 1792. At Bombay, Mr. Jameston Kerr, mariner. At Malacca, Anthony Babing, esq. surgeon of the 15th regi ment of native infantry. Captain Biggs, commander of the Henry: he fell over board, on the passage to Malacca, on the 28th May, and was unfortunately drowned. Mr. William Simpson, after a long and painful illness. At Trincomale, lieutenant colonel Dunbar. James Hunter, of

his majesty's 19th regiment of foot, and commandant of fort Ostenburgh, At Bombay, Mr. Julius St. Leger, a writer on the establishment of this island. Richard Morris, esq. late of Chittagong. At Teteiah, of the wound he received at the fall of that fort, colonel John Guthrie, of the 19th regiment of native infantry; an excellent officer, a worthy man, and warm friend. In Bundelcund, captain Farley Smith, of the 18th regi ment of native infantry. At camp,

near Jelna, lieutenant Tate, of his majesty's Scotch brigade. Mr. Alexander Taylor, aged 19 years. A. P. Johnstone, esq. head assistant to the secretary, and Bengal and Persian translator to the board of revenue. Lately, at Berhampore, R. W. Patle, esq. of the civil service on this establishment. On his passage from Madras to this place, on board the ship Mary, John Haldane, esq. Mr. John Petre, sheriff's officer. Mr. A. D'Couto. Mrs. S. Jennen. Mr. John Muffin, an old inhabitant of Calcutta, aged 75. Miss Mary Gattie. In camp at Assaye, of the wound he received in the action of the 23d of September, captain William Mac Gregor, of the 7th regiment of native cavalry: his merits as an officer are too well known to require the testimony of an obituary record, and the memory of his private virtues, will live deeply engraven on the hearts of his surviving friends. At the above place, lieutenant Mac Murdo, and ensign Kearnan, of his majesty's 74th regiment, in consequence of their wounds, received at the battle of Assaye: both these gentlemen were highly esteemed in the regiment to which they were attached, and were an ornament to their profession. At the General Hos◄ pital, at this Presidency, John Campbell, esq. assistant surgeon on this establishment. At Kishengunge, the lady of lieutenant H. Griffith. the action between the army under the command of his excellency general Lake, and the Mahratta force near Cossowly, major general Charles Ware, commanding the right wing of the British army: this respectable of ficer served the honourable Company near forty years, with great credit to himself and satisfaction to his em

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ployers. At the house of captain Evens, at Ganjam, of a fever, Miss Crowe. During an affectionate at tendance on this young lady, Mrs. Evans unfortunately caught the fatal malady which put a period to her existence. At Ganjam, the lady of captain Evans. Captain A. Glegg. John Campbell, esq. assistant surgeon of this establishment. Mrs. Mary Arthur, wife of Mr. Arthur, of the new Calcutta academy. At Chunar Ghur, the lady of captain James Plumer. In camp, near Hydrabad, captain M. Scohey. At Madras, Mrs. Margaret Stuart, and her infant daughter.

NOVEMBER.

Mrs. Tenet. At sea, lieut. col. Jonathan Scot. At Serampore, captain Jolly. Captain George Romaine, At Sauger, Mr. J. Hodges. At Trincomallie, lieutenant colonel Hunter. Mrs. Sepandro. Captain William Semple. At sea, lieutenant Armstrong, of the European regiment. At Aurunga bad, cornet Patrick Mathew. At Madras, Mr. Richard Sparrow. Mrs. Campbell, the lady of Alexander Campbell, esq. Mr. George Saltwell. At Parniera, Mr. Hollingsworth, assistant surveyor of his majesty's 61st regiment. Captain John Wright. At Bassore, captain Robert Shepherdson, of the Diamond. At Bombay, B. R. Lessingham, esq. Captain James Read. M. H. Scott. At Trichnipoly, assistant surgeon Thomas Stephens. At Point de Galle, ensign James Grant, of his majesty's malay regiment.

DECEMBER.

Died suddenly, Mr. George Evans, a pensioner. Captain Adam Glegg. At Serampore, John Schaffellitzky. Captain Robert Stair Graham. Mr. Charles Swaris. Lieutenant Hyde, of the 7th regiment of seapoys. Mr. Philip Buttiaz, late chief officer of the hon. Company's ship Hugh Inglis. Mr. John Risberg. Mr. John H. Swinney, Mrs. Elvira Ursula Sutton. Mr. William Spencer. At Balasore, Major Parr. Mr. Robert Pointz Wright. In camp, lieutenant John Johnstone, In camp, in Cuttock, Mr. assistant surgeon Henry

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At Bengal, Captain Horn. At Fort William, the lady of James Gray, esq. Martin Collin Davidson. The hon. lieutenant Montgomery. China, Manuel de Scruza, esq. Malchen Leslie, esq. Mr. William J. Arnold. At Fatty-Ghur, colonel John Powell. The infant daughter of captain Haslewood. At Surat, captain J. Wright. At Bassora, capt. Robert Shepherdson. At Madras, the infant daughter of Mr. Blyth. At Coringa, A. Mein, esq. At Vizagapatam, major John Hunt. Lieute tenant Francis Beaghan. At Parniera, M. Hollings. At Seringapatam, lieutenant colonel Simon Dalrymple. Lieutenant Freillier. Miss Maria Bathurst, aged 17. Mrs. Mary Dunn. At Bencoolen, Captain Henry Douglas. Captain Samuel Butler. Mr. George Murridge, late a pensioner in the marine service. At Boggah, Mr. Henry Mac Cleish. At Dinapore, lieutenant Edward Hardwicke. In camp, captain Smith, of the Bengal cavalry. Mrs. Charlotte Gartie, aged 29. Bankipore, the infant son of John Paschal Larkins, esq. At Trichni poly, captain Richard Barker. Mrs. Rawlins, wife of John Rawlins, esq. second judge of the courts of appeal and circuit in that district. Mr. Thomas Duckworth, examiner in the secret department.

APRIL.

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Captain William Mackay. Mr. John Fitzgerald, late of the country service. Mr. John Connell. Mr. Alex. ander Taylor, miniature painter, aged 54. At Sultanpore, in Oude, major general Richard Lucas, most sincerely regretted. At Futty-Ghur, by a fall from his horse the day before, lieutenant J. P. Livesay, of the 22d native regiment. Master Thomas Manley. In the prime of life, Peter Delash, esq. Mr. Daniel Murray, aged 42. At Sersey, in the conquered districts, major John Boyle Brownrigg. Mr. Edward Shouldham, of the marine pension establishment, aged 60. Mr. John Tout. Mr. Joseph Church, on his passage to Calcutta.

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Madras, Miss A. E. Stuart, daughter of his excellency lieutenant general Stuart. At Negapatam, colonel Robert Croker. At Baroach, lieutenant J. K. Hall. At Bombay, lieutenant J. Armstrong. At Adjuntee, Major Arthur Mc Gally. Much regretted, Mr. Joseph Thomas Sykes. At Dindigul, Mr. John Johnson, conductor of stores, At Pulicat, Jacob Eilrracht, esq. At Trincomale, Mrs. E. Marshall. At Colombo, lieutenant Richard Riddle. At Vellore, James M Robert, esq.

SUPPLEMENT

SUPPLEMENT TO THE CHRONICLE.

ARRIVAL OF SOLYMAN AGA.

CALCUTTA.

Saturday, May 5, 1804. The Upton Castle, having on board Solyman Aga, envoy from his highness the Pacha of Bagdad, to his excellency the most noble the governor-general, arrived at Garden Reach about twelve o'clock, on Saturday, the 28th April.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the envoy was waited upon by captain White, aid-de-camp to the governor-general, and W. B. Bayley, esq. assistant to the Persian secretary to government, appointed by the governor-general to compliment the envoy on his arrival.

The envoy expressed his high sense of the attention which the governor-general had been pleased to manifest towards him, and of the general kindness and respect which he had experienced since his arrival within the limits of the British possessions in India.

The envoy proceeded to the governor-general's state boats, which had been appointed to conduct him to Calcutta. The governor-general's band attended, and played martial airs during the envoy's progress from the Upton Castle to Calcutta.

On passing Garden Reach, the envoy was saluted, by one of the honourable company's gun-vessels, with fifteen guns, and received

another salute of fifteen guns as he passed Fort William.

The gun-vessel and the governor-general's yacht (the Soona, mookee) were decorated, on this occasion, with the flags of different nations.

The envoy was received, on landing at Chaundpaul Ghaut, by the governor-general's staff, by whom he was conducted to a house prepared for his reception,

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Edmonstone, secretary to government in the political, foreign, and secret department, waited on the envoy, to offer him the congratulations of the governor-general, and to assure him of meeting from the governor-general, during his residence in this settlement, every mark of respect and attention.

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Calcutta, May 28th, 1804.

On Monday, the 21st instant, Solyman Aga, envoy from his highness the Pacha of Bagdad, attended by Mr. Smith, his Mehmandar, and by lieutenant Stuart, commanding his escort, paid his first visit of ceremony to his excellency the most noble the governorgeneral.

At half-past eight o'clock in the morning, captain Armstrong, military secretary to the governor-geneeral, captain White, aid-de-camp, captain Johnstone, fort adjutant,

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