Dear listers I am trying to confirm/locate details of a Francis Casparus Regel B about 1776 died 27 November 1823 Sadras (Madras) India. He is shown as the Dutch Governor of Madras 1818 - 1824 . I have written to the Netherland Archive who have found a Frans Casparus Regel from Houglij who commenced employment: 15-01-1793. His date of termination of employment: 02-08-1793 Occupation at commencement of employment: Weapons master's mate Reason for terminating employment: Dismissal Sailed away with the ship: Ceylon Where ended tenure of service: Asia Month certificate: No Debenture: No Information concerning the voyage Ship: Ceylon Departure: 15-01-1793 Chamber: Amsterdam Cape: 11-04-1793 The record shows he was 'dismissed' hardly 6 months after he was employed ( and 2-3 mnths of that was the sea voyage). The NA has also provided some details of 'a' FC Regel and his ancesty however I am suspicious that this is not my man. The question that come to mind is that if he was dismissed as a Weapons master's mate, how did he become governor of Madras? Can anyone provide any guidance to search Dutch Govt Records on his appointment as Govenor of Madras? Would there be any baptism records for FC Regel in or around Houglij in 1776? I have asked these question of the NA and awaiting a response. Kind Regards Kerry