NAM.1987-07-48-2

An account of A Court Martial at Fort St George, 1755. Manuscript transcript of the proceedings of the court martial of Lt Col Alexander Heron 'Major in the service of the United Company of Merchants trading to the East Indies', with proceedings of the trial of 12 other ranks for desertion. This copy was completed 27 December. Heron was tried at his own request 'to enquire into his Military Conduct, whilst he commanded the Company's forces in the Madura and Timiwelly Countries'. The case opened on 25 Oct 1755 was immediately adjourned at the prosecution's request until the 29th. The court's verdict was announced on 22 November, Lt Col Samuel Bagshaw of the 39th Foot presided with six officers of the 39th Regiment of Foot and the Royal Artillery and six East India Company officers. Associated with Lt Gen John Adlercron, 39th Regiment of Foot.