The late Lt. James's burial ground, 1889 - 1891
Scope and Contents
147 x 108 mm. Showing two wooden crosses mounted on cairns with the following inscriptions carved in blocks of wood beneath: 'Lieut. P.A. James R.E. killed in action at Thetta 2nd Jan 1891
C.H.P. Wetherall A.S.P. [Assistant Superintendent of Police] shot near
Yokwa 21st Decr. 1890'
Wetherall was killed by the Thetta Baungshes in December and James was killed while a member of a force of 140 soldiers sent out to punish the village. See (Scott 1900, volume 1, part 1, page 443) and (Crosthwaite 1968, page 333).
Dates
- Creation: 1889 - 1891
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition.
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 2211.
Bibliography
General
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Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2003-03-20 12:06:51+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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