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XVI. Principal, causes of mortality. —Three men died in hospital during the year from
pneumonia, acute bronchitis, and ague, respectively; while four died on sick leave, two on
furlough and one on out-post duty.
XIX. Vaccination. —The men are well protected against small-pox by vaccination,
inoculation, and previous attacks of the disease prior to enlistment. A number of the recruits
are being vaccinated.
Inspection. —Inspected by the Deputy Surgeon-General of the Agra Circle
on the 16th March 1877. Dr. Thorpe considers that the site occupied by the
lines of this regiment is as good as any that could be found in the cantonment.
The huts are reported to be remarkably good, and well ventilated. The drain-
age of the lines was effected by surface drains, the water ultimately finding its
way into the Jumna; but the parade-ground for some time after heavy rain
presents the appearance of a small lake. The condition of the latrines, which
were situated close to the lines, was considered to be satisfactory ; the dry-earth
system was employed, and the night-soil carted away morning and evening.
The hospital afforded ample accommodation for the sick of the regiment, and
was complete in its equipment and establishment.
36th (The Barcilly) Regiment Native Infantry—Agra.
Principal
causes of
mortality.
Vaccination.
Inspection.
I. Medical Officer. —Surgeon A. B. Strahan was in charge of the Medical
Officer.
Location and
movements.
YEAR.
STATION.
PER CENT. OF STRENGTH.
Admissions. Deaths. Daily sick.
1871 . Peshawar, Nov. 1869 .
142.4
1.3
4.2
1872 .
Ditto ditto .
177.1
3.3
4.1
1873 . Agra, March 1873
.
92.7
2.7
5.4
1874 .
Ditto ditto .
112
2.6
6
1875 .
Ditto ditto
.
48.40
1.3
3.38
Average .
.
11.52
2.2
4.61
1876 . Barrackpore and Alipore,
November 1876 .
82.72
.86
2.44
regiment throughout the
year, and has compiled the
following report :
—
II. Location and movements.
— T h e h e a d - q u a r t e r s o f t h e r e g i m e n t
was stationed at Agra from the
1st January to the 21st October,
when it marched in course of
relief en route to Barrack-
pore. The regiment marched by
road to Cawnpore, and from thence
the right wing proceeded by rail
to Barrackpore, which station it
reached on the 13th November.
The left wing proceeded to Ali-
pore. During the year the regiment furnished detachments to Fatehgarh and Ulwar. The
Fatehgarh detachment (strength 129) remained there from 1st January to 15th March. Two
detachments were sent to Ulwar : one remained from 1st January to 8th April ; the other from
26th March to 15th October. Strength of each detachment 51 men.
V. Lines, &c. —The lines adjoin the parade-ground, which is a large open maidan. The
lines are admirably adapted for native troops; they consist of eight blocks, one for each com-
pany, and each block is capable of accommodating about 80 men. They are well ventilated by
means of doorways on either side, as well as openings in the roof. As many men are always
absent on detachment duty, the accommodation is ample.
VI. Drainage. —The drainage in the lines is excellent. There is a natural slope in the
ground, and channels have been dug which carry the water off towards a large nullah which
runs at right angles to the lines, and carries the surface water off.
VII. Conservancy and latrines. —The trench system with moveable screens is in use.
The latrines are situated about 140 yards to the south-east of the lines ; no noxious effluvium is
perceptible near them; the only drawback is that, during the rainy season, as they are so far
from the lines, it is inconvenient for the men to resort to them. Subsequent cultivation has
been tried.
VIII. Water- supply. —Water is obtained from pucka wells in the vicinity of the lines ;
the supply is ample, but the water is brackish.
IX. Diet. —All articles of food have been abundant and cheap, and are daily inspected in
the regimental bazar by a committee of native officers. Underfeeding does not seem to be prac-
tised by the men.
X. Clothing.—In the cold season, the regulation scarlet tunic with serge pyjamahs and
gaiters are worn. A quilted vest is worn underneath the tunic, and a great-coat over all for night
duty. In the hot season, white drill clothing is worn. With regard to covering for the feet, a
half-boot with a thong across the instep is now in use ; this can be tightened or loosened at
pleasure : it seems to answer well. On the march, the men were allowed to wear Hindustani
s h o e s ; b u t , n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h i s , t h e m a j o r i t y s e e m e d t o p r e f e r t h e r e g i m e n t a l b o o t .
XI. Duty and employment. —In addition to the detachment at Fatehgarh and Ulwar, the
regiment had to supply the usual station guards, escort parties, orderlies, &c., consequently the
duty was sometimes heavy; but no bad result seemed to follow on this.
XII. Exercises, amusements and occupations. —There is a gymnasium with appliances in
the lines. In the morning after parade, the recruits have to practise gymnastics for an hour
X
Lines, &c.
Drainage.
Conservancy
and latrines.
Water-supply.
Diet.
Clothing.
Duty and em-
ployment.
Exercises,
amusements,
&c.