Guide to the Papers of W. M. Robertson

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Manuscript Name Papers of Major W. M. Robertson
Manuscript Number MSS 250
Last Updated September 2009
Extent 1 leaf (1 folio)
Location Academy Library, UNSW Canberra
Abstract This collection comprises the engrossed parchment Commission of Major W. M. Robertson, Army of the East India Company, 10 October 1821.

Biographical Note

Major W. M. Robertson, served in the 15th Regiment Native Infantry, and died on the 24th April 1825 at about 42 years. His remains lie interred in the burying ground attached to Stone House in the Nilgiri Distric, India.

Administrative Information


Access

The collection is available for research.


Restrictions on Use

No copying is permitted without the permission of the copyright owners.


Preferred Citation

Papers of W. M. Robertson, Academy Library, UNSW Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, MS 250, Folio 1.


Provenance

The collection was purchased from a second hand dealer in 1985.

Access Terms


Personal Names

Robertson, W. M. 1783?-1825


Corporate Names

Great Britain. East India Company. Army -- Archives

Great Britain. East India Company. Army

Great Britain. East India Company. Army -- Promotions


Occupations

Army officers

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Folio 1

Folio 1
By the Lord Justices in the Name of His Majesty George the Fourth. Engrossed Commission of Major W. M. Robertson, Army of East India Company; signed by the Duke of Wellington, Earl Cathcart, Lord Cholmondeley, Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth and William Hamilton. Also includes the Seal of the Lords of Justice, and the following statement "with Army with East Indies only" on the front and back of the Commission, 10 October 1821