July

July 6.
I had the pleasure this day, of receiving by way of Madras and Bombay, a letter from my much esteemed Friend, Christopher Lundin Esqr. of Auchtermerny in Scotland, giving me pleasing accounts of himself and many of my Friends at home, – I am inform'd of his having succeeded to the Estate of Auchtermerny, by the demise of worthy Mrs. Lundin Heiress of that place; and also, that my very amiable friend, Miss Maclean Heiress of Torloisk, was married to Captain Clephane of the Guards, Laird of Kirkness and Carslogie, in Fifeshire, a very respectable Match; of which I am very happy on her account – as she is a most deserving and amiable Girl; and for whom I have always had a very sincere regard. —

July 12.
I received a letter per the Madras Post, from Mrs. Coggan at Bombay,, respecting an English Version of the famous Scots Pastoral 'The Gentle Shepherd' lately Published by a sister of hers in London, Some Copies of which Mrs. Coggan is to send me soon to dispose of amongst my Military Friends here.

July 20.
A General Court Martial sat at Tellicherry, of which Major Hay Macdowall 73d. Regiment was President, for the trial of Lieut. John Brown of H.M. 77th. Regiment; brought to a Court Martial by the Officers of the Regiment; 'For Conduct at different times unbecoming the character of an Officer and a Gentleman.' — The principal cause of bringing this officer to a Court-Martial, was, for not having, in a proper manner, resented a publick insult he received in company from a Brother officer, Lieut. Mc.Crea. —

Source
Macquarie, Lachlan. Journal No. 1: 15 December 1787 - 24 March 1792.
Original held in the Mitchell Library, Sydney.
ML Ref: A768 pp.309-311. [Microfilm Reel CY299 Frames #160-161].