21 May 1833

On 21 May 1833, India, Masulipatam. The usual hot winds set in with considerable violence. The admissions into hospital during the next three days were upon an average of fifty a day. The state of the Regiment was reported to the Commander in Chief, Madras and the Commander in Chief, India. The latter gave instructions to have the cause of sickness investigated. There was also fatalities from Apoplexy and sunstroke. Only 44 men were fit for duty. Garrisons guards discontinued, and Regimental guards decreased. Parade of 4 weak divisions and three Officers only. Regiment ordered to Vizagapatam for medical investigation