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08 Sep 1834

On 8 Sept 1834, India, Masulipatam. The Regiment embarked in three divisions on board the 'Swallow' (Headquarters detachment), 'Alexander' and 'Princess' for Moulmein. The divisions disembarked on 16, 17 and 22 September. During the passage seventeen men, two women and five children died. Regiment too sickly to form a burial party.