OS1/10/35/127
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONUMENT - 1835 [Whita Hill] | Monument Monument |
Mr Robert Byers Mason Langholm Mr Clement Brown Crown Inn Langholm |
045 | [situation] On Whita Hill. This Monument Or Obelisk was erected in 1835 by voluntary subscription of the inhabitants of Eskdale. It is situated on the top of Whita Hill and stands a hundred feet high from the surface. On its sides are the following inscriptions. (Front) Sir John Malcolm born on the 2nd of May MDCCLXIX [1769] died in London on the -- of May MDCCCXXXIII [1833] (Right side) In honor of Major General Sir John Malcolm born at Burnfoot in MDCCLXIX [1769] -- and cross of the most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Knight of the Persian Order of the Lion and Sun --RTKK Erected by his countrymen the men of Eskdale with the aid of other friends whom he acquired in [the] course of an active and eventfull life, by his private virtues, his splendid talents, and his eminent public ---vices [services]. Confidentially employed in the east from his youth in the highest political and military affairs, by the indefatigable exertion of those extensive mental and physical powers with which providence had endowed him he -- [became]? alike distinguished in the arts of war and of government, in letters and in arms, and at the same time [no] man was more liberal in appreciating and bringing forward merit in others, whilst in the intercourse of private ---- he was the ornament and delight of every society. During the whole of his arduous and honourable career in [the] service of his country, having exerted himself with no less zeal to improve the condition, and promote the --- [happiness]? of the natives of India. whilst his fame lives in the history of Nations, his memory is cherished in [the] heads of gratefull Millions. [continued on page 128] |
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[page] 127Parish of Langholm Sheet 45 No 11 Trace 3
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