Baird Smith's health. Baird Smith found the General writing him a long letter, the Governor General has asked why Delhi had not been taken long ago, and this was an exposition of the proceedings in this delay, and hope to take Delhi when the Siege train arrives.
Baird Smith's wound begining to go septic. Interview with the General to discuss Baird Smith's draft of the proposed letter to Lord Canning. Wilson was alarmed by the boldness of the project of attack Baird Smith showed him. His most serious fear, shared by Baird Smith, was that the soldiers wou...
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...