Invitation for Cornwallis Statue 15/5/1800

       The invitation for the opening of statue of Cornwallis on 15th May 1800 by the  Governor  Lord Clive published in Madras  Gazette

   " The right Hon'ble Governor desires the attendance of  His Majesty's and Hon'ble company servants  and of the principal inhabitants of the settlement on the parade of Fort  St . George at a quarter before 6 o' clock on the morning of 15th instant being the anniversary of memorable victory gained under the walls of Seringapatnam in the year 1791 by the most noble  Marquis  Cornwallis whose statue voted as the testimony of the gratitude and respect of the settlement for his eminent public services and now erecting on the parade of  Fort St . George will on that day be completed. A breakfast will be prepared in the exchange at which the right Hon'ble Governor requests to be honoured with the company of Ladies and Gentlemen who may be present on the occasion ".

      After the inauguration a sumptuous breakfast was served in the Exchange Hall of Fort St . George by the Governor

Pic   Frederick Fiebig 1851

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