2-979-031 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Late Capt. Montriou, of the Indian Navy, 1857. 'This meritorious officer, who had served continuously for thirty-two years in the service of Government in India, died of cholera...private misfortunes and family bereavements told so heavily upon him as to break up his heretofore strong constitution; and, as a crowning woe to all his bitterness...he was burnt out of house and home, and he and his wife and child were left utterly destitute of everything except the clothes they had on when rescued from the flames. Their case, pitiable as it was, unfortunately proved to be one which Government had no power or inclination to assist them in...He leaves a wife and two sons and two daughters to lament his loss; and it is to be hoped that the Government will, in respect to such an old, worthy, and faithful servant, recommend his family to the consideration of the Court of Directors'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857.