May 1861.] 



Proceeding, 



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Resolved that after Members who might apply had all been sup- 

 plied with a reasonable quantity, the remainder might be placed 

 at the disposal of Dr. Sanderson. 



Read the following letter from Major Hervey, Commanding H. 

 M. 40th Regt. M. N. I. 



To the Secretary Horticultural Society, Madras. 



Dear Sir. — It being in contemplation to establish vegetable 

 gardens in the Regiment under my command at the station, for 

 the purpose of not only raising good vegetables for the use of the 

 men, but with a view to the introduction of healthful occupation 

 and exercise and thus keeping them out of the bazaars and spirit 

 shops, &c, &c, in the Town, I have the honor to request you will 

 so far assist me, as to send me by the first favorable opportunity, 

 a good supply of seed of all kinds of country vegetables of the 

 best description, such as you know are peculiarly adapted for the 

 consumption of the Sepoys, and which are not easily procurable 

 at this place. 



We have got our garden near the men's barracks in tolerable 

 working order, and this has induced them to express a wish to 

 have each a garden per company, and as vegetables form an in- 

 gredient in their diet I am desirous of encouraging them in so 

 laudable an undertaking, and I am sure that you will kindly enter 

 into my views and give the undertaking your cordial co-operation 

 and assistance. 



I have the honor to be, dear Sir, 



Your most obedient servant, 



A. Hervey, Major, 

 Comdg. H. M.'s 40th Regt M. iV, /. 



P. S. — I am certain His Excellency the Commander-in- Chief 

 would approve of the scheme as praiseworthy and deserving of 

 support and encouragement. A few flower seeds, such as balsams, 

 marigolds and such like would also be most acceptable. 



Brinjalls and Peekincoi, Bandicoi, Poodlincoi, Bazee, Onions, 

 Radishes, Turnips, Carrots, French beans, Broad beans, Chillies, 



