Baird Smith's wound now definetely turning septic. Interview with the General, who is full of troubles, but settles the plan of work just as Baird Smith wished. Family news. Dated as: Delhi 23 Aug 1857
All goes well, and Baird Smith's wound seems to be improving. Lieutenant Pemberton and his party have been ordered to return to Roorkee. Lieutenant G. Baillie has been wounded.
The enemy has gone to our rear in considerable force pursued by a moveable column under Nicholson. The Court of Directors has reduced the salary for 2nd class Chief Engineer from Rs 1200 to Rs 1000 per month. Baird Smith hopes the Government of India will counteract this by promoting him to Chie...
Baird Smth believes the camp is generally ignorant that the attack on Delhi will begin in 8 or 10 days after the Siege train arrives, and hopes the assault will last only three days in all. The movable column under Nicholson beat the enemy on 25 Aug and captured 13 guns with camp and baggage. D...
Baird Smith believes the General will take sometime to accomodate himself to his propositions. The General shows great ignorance of the principles of fortification. All quiet. Dated as: Delhi 27 Aug 1857
Baird Smith's septic wound. Arrival of Lieutenant Pemberton, who seem to have raised the letters written to direct him to Roorkee. Dated as: Delhi 31 Aug-1 Sep
Baird Smith very busy. J.D. Grant has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of The Central Provinces in seccession to Colvin, who it is supposed will go home. Baird Smith's impressions of Colvin. Dated as: Delhi 2 Sep 1857
General Wilson's violent objections to what he considers the danger of Baird Smith's plans, but he finally accepts them. Baird Smith believes he will have some difficulty in keeping him the plan. Dated as: Delhi 3 Sep 1857