The Foziler's Matrimonial Letters from Madras
A long, rambling 1814 missive from Celia Langdish describes Madras social life, courtship trials, and the vanity of young officers and writers. It details her upbringing in England, arrival in India, failed retirements of suitors, and desire for marriage while urging men to pursue women earnestly. The excerpt ends with a note on upcoming balls and masquerades in the settlement.
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Casar
India
Tve
England
Nabob
Madras
Mount Road
Regiments Relieved at Madras Presidency Garrison
His Majesty's 56th Regiment relieves the 89th and the 1st Battalion of the 15th Native Infantry relieves the 2d Battalion of the 24th Native Infantry in garrison duties at the Presidency. The 89th marches to Bangalore and the Royal Scots are to proceed to Bellary.
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56Th Regiment
89Th Regiment
15Th Regiment of Native Infantry
24Th Native Infantry
Presidency
89Th
Bangalore
Royal Scotts
Bellary
Pantheon Entertainment Sparks Mixed Reactions in Madras Society
March 22 report details a Pantheon event attended by much of Madras Society. The interior decor lit by ornate lamps created harsh light on stage masks as performers appeared. Observers noted satirical tableaux including depictions of Hymen, Cupid, and an altered ass, prompting reflections on Sterne as chatter about occult meanings filled the room. The show opened around ten with discordant sounds and character sketches such as a farmer and his sister, the farmer’s dog or monkey disguise, and the sister described as brazen and crude.
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Clelia
Hougland
Thander
Madras
Pantheon
Oxford Street
Society of
Altho
Cupid
Sterne
Althom
Urxton
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No. V
Pook
Praseverance
CouRsae
Doctor Peter
Lydia
Sir John
Hneland
Clelia Langdish
P. S
C. L
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