A photocopy of a letter of discharge from the Ceylon Regiment of Riflemen presented to Cader Habib Nassar who enlisted in 1850 when he was eighteen years old. The letter is dated Obtober 20, 1871.
Physical characteristics of original material: A 2-page letter, typewritten on a manual typewriter. Photocopied on both sides. Extent and format of original material: letter, 2 folios. Custodial history: Mr. Nassar was the great grandfather of Mr. Nasoordeen, present owner of the document. The document was found by his brother inside an old book. Owner of original material: Mohammed Farzeen Nasoordeen.