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
All quiet. Baird Smith extremely busy. The sick list is nearly 2,500. The obstinacy of the General. He is angry because Baird Smith insist in the necessity of arriving all the batteries in one night, and he considers this impossible.
Baird Smith's anger with the General after receiving one of his impertinent letters' written because the General had been urged to do some of 'Baird Smith's impossibilities'. He regrets that the secret story of the capture of Delhi and the Generals obstructiveness can never be told. His wound is...
General Wilson 'quite insane' and will only communicate with Baird Smith through the Staff. Baird Smith's is somewhat in the position of commanding the army, and the General resents this. The batteries are to open fire 'tomorrow morning' at daylight. Baird Smith believes the assault will be give...