Archive Reference (shelfmark): Mss Eur B214 / Material Type: Archives and Manuscripts - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/14
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Scope & Content:: Riot in a regiment of Irregular Cavalry in the camp. Battle with the enemy on the right of the camp, enemy losses said to be 1000 men. Baird Smith believes, the only chance of taking Delhi is by an assault which grows more difficult with delay. Arrival of Brownlow with all his people except 20 w...
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/15
Title:
Scope & Content:: Their losses on 9 Jul about 50 killed and 100 wounded. Baird Smith grudges this loss. Hazards of inaction Dated as: Camp before Delhi 10 Jul 1857
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/16
Title:
Scope & Content:: Baird Smith's illness. His project of attack sent in on the 6th, but as yet notice has not been taken of it, although the General has been seen studying the papers. Baird Smith believes it has been determined to wait for General Grant.
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 11 Jul 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/17
Title:
Scope & Content:: Baird Smith's illness. Suspects it has been determined that they are not to make an assault on Delhi. Believes the Adjutant-General, Brigadier Neville Chamberlain is coming to discuss the matter with him, and hopes for a decision.
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 12 Jul 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/18
Title:
Scope & Content:: Baird Smith's recovery. The risks are considered too great for an assault, though Baird Smith still holds to his opinion. News from Agra, those who shut Colvin up in the fort are making for Delhi, but Baird Smith is confident of the strength of the position of the Field Force. Dated as: Camp De...
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/19
Title:
Scope & Content:: A visit to the batteries with Lieutenant G.T. Chesney. On Jul 13 Baird Smith had an interview with the General who informed him an assault was too dangerous. They are now to remain on the defensive. Dislikes their crowded position, and hopes to get a more open one for the camp. Death of Captain S...
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 14 Jul 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/20
Title:
Scope & Content:: Enemy thoroughly defeated on 14 Jul. Severe casualties, among them several officers. All chance of an immediate assault at an end and the Field Force will probably remain in camp there until strengthened for a regular siege.
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 15 Jul 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/21
Title:
Scope & Content:: Description of Baird Smith's daily routine Dated as: Delhi 16 Jul 1857
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/22
Title:
Scope & Content:: General Reed has resigned command of the Force, and is leaving for the hills with several of the staff. Brigadier Wilson is to be the new commander with the rank of Brigadier-General. Baird Smith is glad that in the commander 'we have at last a man'.
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 17 Jul 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

Reference (shelfmark):: Mss Eur B214/5/23
Title:
Scope & Content:: An interview with the General on 17 Jul. Baird Smith agrees with General Wilson that an assault would now be dangerous as they have lost too many men in Brigadier Chamberlain's two excursions. Baird Smith suggested the army should maintain its grip on Delhi until strong enough in men and materia...
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1857
Extent:: Unspecified

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