NAM.1978-11-179-1

Microfilm copies of documents, letters and maps relating to the military services in India of the Hearsey Family, 1745 (c)-1900. Lt Col Andrew Wilson Hearsey 1752-1792: Printed memoir of his service up to 1789, including action at Hyderabad 1765, Lahar 1772, Gwalior 17780, and during the 2nd Mysore War 1781-1872. Maj Hyder Young Hearsey 1782-1840: Notes on his career. Maj Gen Sir John Bennet Hearsey 1793-1865: A large quantity of documents and letters (some listed in detail on the film) covering his service during the Pindari War 1809-1812, Gurkha War 1814-1816, Bhurtpore 1825-1826, 1st Sikh War 1846, 2nd Sikh War 1848, in the Punjab in 1850, and the Indian Mutiny 1857-1858. In addition to an obituary there are also maps, diagrams, and orders for Sialkot Brigade, Manoeuvres 1850-1853, various road reports 1830-1844 and printed maps of India. Lt Charles John Rumball Hearsey: Notes on his career and a copy of an 1880 letter of Lord Robert’s referring to his death in action in Afghanistan, 1878. Associated with the 1st Mysore War (1767-1769), 2nd Mysore War (1780-1784), Gurkha (Nepal) War (1814-1816), Bhurtpore (1824-1826), 1st Sikh War (1845-1846), 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849), Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) and 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). A guide to the contents of the film is available.

1st Mysore War (1767-1769), 1st Sikh War (1845-1846), Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 2nd Mysore War (1780-1784), 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849), Gurkha (Nepal) War (1814-1816), Bhurtpore (1824-1826)