Having been accused, in the copy of a letter from you, published in
regimental orders of the 22d instant, of being one of the "authors
and supporters of conduct highly indecorous, and contrary to every
principle of military subordination," I beg leave to request, that I
may be allowed the privilege of being allowed attempting to prove my
innocence of that most serious charge before a general court martial;
and I have to request that you will lay this my desire before the
officer commanding the army in chief.
(Signed) D. FORBES,
Lieutenant of the Madras
European Regiment.
Masulipatam,
22d May, 1809.
_Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel_ INNES _to the Adjutant-General
of the Army_.
Fort St. George.