Madras in the Olden Time Being a History of the Presidency from the first Foundation to the Governorship of Thomas Pitt, Grandfather of the Earl of Chatham. 1639-1702.

Marriage customs"Madras in the Olden Time" is a compilation of sketches and illustrations from papers in the "Indian Statesman," focusing on the early history of English settlements on the Coromandel Coast. Extracts from Madras Records, introduced by Mr. Hudleston, offer insights from Fort St. George's establishment to the French-English war, enriched by historical records and expert authors. Autographs of Madras Governors add historical value. The second volume maintains the aim of providing original record pleasures without outdated details, continuing Madras Presidency's annals until 1727 and the third volume comprehensively covers the historical records of the Madras Presidency up to the year 1748.