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Reference code
GB 891 RAS GOV7-RAS GOV7/16
Title
Extract of a Letter from Captain M. Kittoe, Benares (Varanasi), 8 Oct. 1847
Date(s)
- 8th Oct 1847 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
4 pages handwritten
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Markham Kittoe was in India from 1825-53 as an Officer in Bengal 6th Native Infantry. He became Archaeological Enquirer to Government in the North Western Provinces.
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Scope and content
'Extract of a Letter from Captain M. Kittoe, dated Benares (Varanasi) 8 Oct. 1847, addressed to Col. Sykes' in which he writes that James Prinseps has suggested that he support the Asiatic Society in Bengal, otherwise he would send his communications… read more
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Language of material
- English
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Name access points
- Kittoe Markham 1808-1853 (Subject)