Watson, Thomas
Biography
Thomas Watson began his military career in India. He gained his position by direct petition from his mother, widow of a British colonel who also served in India. Watson stays in the Indian service and rises slowly and anonymously to the position of colonel before his retirement in Tasmania.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Thomas Watson correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS-419
MS-419
Date(s):
1857 to 1859
Abstract
Thomas Watson. The collection contains correspondence with his mother describing his experiences as a headquarters officer in the Sepoy Rebellion in India.