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The Late General Neill - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The Late General Neill - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Late General Neill - from a photograph, 1857. Portrait of Brigadier-General James George Smith Neill....young Neill sailed for India at the age of sixteen, and entered the 1st Madras European Fusiliers.... Constant exposure, however, to the Burmese sun produced brain fever, and he was...compelled to return to his native country...the early part of 1855 saw him a volunteer for service in the Crimea, where he was appointed Brigadier-General of the Turkish Contingent...[In Cawnpore] he devised his well-known punishment for the Brahmin mutineers under sentence of death, whom he compelled to lose caste by causing them to clean a portion of the blood-stained room, which had been the scene of their own and Nana Sahib's atrocities...As regards his personal appearance, he was tall and strongly made. His countenance was open and dignified...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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"This striking wood engraving is a portrait of the Late General James George Smith Neill, as published in the Illustrated London News in 1857. The image captures Neill in the prime of his military career, having made a name for himself in India and Europe. At just sixteen years old, Neill embarked on his journey to India and joined the 1st Madras European Fusiliers. However, his time in the tropical climate took a toll on his health, and he was forced to return to Britain due to brain fever. The early part of 1855 saw Neill volunteering for service in the Crimea, where he was appointed Brigadier-General of the Turkish Contingent. In Cawnpore, during the Great Sepoy Rebellion of 1857, Neill devised a controversial punishment for the Brahmin mutineers under sentence of death. He compelled them to clean a portion of the blood-stained room, which had been the scene of their own and Nana Sahib's atrocities, causing them to lose their caste. Neill's appearance is depicted in the portrait as tall and strongly made, with an open and dignified countenance. His sideburns and sideboards were a common style among military officers of the time. Neill's career was marked by both military success and controversy, making him a significant figure in British imperial history." This wood engraving is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a brave and controversial military figure from the 19th century. The image captures the essence of a man who dedicated his life to serving his country, both in India and Europe, leaving a lasting impact on history. The intricately detailed wood engraving technique adds to the historical authenticity of the portrait, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical military images.
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