Copy of a letter from Captain Kittoe, Gya, 2 March 1848

This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 891 RAS GOV7-RAS GOV7/21
  • Dates of Creation
    • 2nd Mar 1848
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 2.5 pages handwritten

Scope and Content

'Copy of a letter from Captain Kittoe, addressed to Colonel Sykes. Dated Gya, 2 March 1848' which seems to be a copy of much of RAS GOV7/19. Kittoe writes of his interaction with the local Brahmins and that he sends copies of inscriptions.

Administrative / 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.

Note

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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