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Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards, by the Viscountess Canning, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards, by the Viscountess Canning, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards, by the Viscountess Canning, 1857. Some 20, 000 to 25, 000 were present...consisting, including artillery, cavalry, and infantry, of 900 men...Her Ladyship [the Vicereine of India] arrived on the ground on horseback...accompanied by the Governor-General, the Commander-in- Chief, Generals Windham and Beatson...Lady Canning's address was as follows: "Calcutta Volunteers - I have great pleasure in presenting you these colours. The readiness with which you came forward at a time of trouble and anxiety, and sacrificed your leisure, your ease, and the comforts of your homes, on behalf of the safety of the public, and the zeal with which you have applied yourselves to the study and discharge of your self-imposed duties, assure me that these British colours will be confided to trustworthy hands...". From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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[Caption] This photograph depicts the Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards by Viscountess Canning in 1857. The exact creator of this image remains unknown, but it was published in the Illustrated London News, providing a glimpse into this historic event. Approximately 20,000 to 25,000 people gathered to witness the ceremony, which included artillery, cavalry, and infantry, totaling around 900 men. The Vicereine of India, Lady Canning, arrived on horseback, accompanied by the Governor-General, the Commander-in-Chief, Generals Windham and Beatson. In her address to the Calcutta Volunteers, Lady Canning expressed her admiration for their readiness to serve during times of trouble and their dedication to the safety of the public. She confidently stated that the British colours being presented would be in capable hands. The volunteers' self-imposed duties and their commitment to their studies were evident, and their sacrifice of leisure and comfort for the greater good was commendable. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the Calcutta Volunteer Guards during a significant period in Indian history. The image captures the grandeur and importance of the event, with the dignitaries and volunteers proudly displaying their colours in front of the large crowd. The unknown photographer skillfully captured the essence of the occasion, leaving us with a lasting visual representation of this moment in time.
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