General Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Mutiny and court martial over India Company officer’s fate

Robert Fletcher, cashiered by a Patna court martial in 1766, appeals to the Court of Directors explaining his actions during a mutinous crisis. He contrasts the ruling with General Carnac’s earlier approach and defends his conduct as aimed at maintaining discipline and safety of the service. He references Clive, Carnac, and the Bengal officers, and cites resignations and the mutiny act as justification for officers optional resignation.