Dear Mr Cornwell After watching Sharpe on TV I have started reading the Sharpe books, a wonderful read. Thank You. I was wondering during your research if you ever heard of a Col Poupeville Wills of the East India Co. It appears he is a distant relative but I cannot find any trace. I have spent 20 years looking for him. I have been to London on several occasions and checked the usual sources. He is mentioned in a newspaper article giving details of my gt.gt grandfathers funeral. HAMPSHIRE ADVERTISER 14th. July 1897 FUNERAL. the remains of the late Mr Charles Alexander WILLS of Ivy Cottage were laid to rest in the beautiful churchyard at Marchwood. He was the son of the late Mr Alexander Wills, tutor to his Majesty, the late King George IV and half-brother to the late Col. Poupeville WILLS of the Old East India Company at Calcutta, and brother to the late Miss WILLS of Winchester. He leaves a widow, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The chief mourners were Mrs Sidney WILLS and Mrs LAMB (daughter) of Winchester, Mr Alex WILLS and Mrs FIt. Keith Wills