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infantry. At Sobraon two new regiments contended for the prize so nobly won by their comrades in former actions, and I gave them the opportunity, by placing them in the attacking columns. Nobly did they show that they would not be outdone. Her Majesty's 10th and 53rd have, by their steadiness and brilliant conduct, under Lieutenant-Colonels Franks and Phillips, established a name second to none. The former regiment never fired a shot until they were within the enemy's works, when they sent a withering volley into their densely manned trenches. These are deeds which it is my duty and my pride to report. I have, &c. (Signed) HUGH GOUGH.

The Letter of Sir Hugh Gough, quoted by Sir Robert Peel in the

House of Commons.

MY DEAR SIR,

Head Quarters, Camp, Army of the Sutlej,
Kussoor, February 17, 1846.

My letter of the 27th of December, announcing the glorious victories of Moodkee, and Ferozeshah, by which the war with the aggressing Sikh nation was so nobly opened, would undoubtedly have led the Honourable the Court of Directors to look forward with anxiety to the future movements, on which the weal or woe of India so greatly depended.

The anxieties and cares consequent on the multiplied arrangements necessary to the ultimate success of an anticipated final blow, made it impracticable for me to report upon the brilliant success obtained by Major-General Sir Harry Smith, at Aliwal, on the 28th of January. I regretted my inability to do so, the less, as I was aware my report upon the various arrangements, which led to this brilliant victory, made to the Right Honourable the Governor-General on the 2nd instant, would have been laid before that honourable body.

It is now with pride and with pleasure I enclose you a copy of

my despatch, detailing one of the most splendid and decisive victories upon record-the Waterloo of India.

I have entered so fully both into detail and commendation in my despatch to the Governor-General, that it would be impossible for me to enlarge upon a subject embracing the warmest feelings of my heart. Policy, however, precluded me publicly recording my sentiments on the splendid gallantry of our fallen foe, or to record the acts of heroism displayed, not only individually, but almost collectively by the Sikh Sirdars and army; and I declare, were it not from a deep conviction that my country's good required the sacrifice, I would have wept to have witnessed the fearful slaughter of so devoted a body of men.

Never in the page of military history has the hand of an Allwise Being been so signally manifested: to Him, therefore be the glory! we, as his instruments, feel the pride!

But I cannot pass over, I cannot too strongly record, facts which, while they add lustre to the native army, afford to me, as its head, inexpressible pride and pleasure. For upwards of a month, when the two armies were close in front of one another, notwithstanding the numerous temptations held out to our sepoys, by men of their own colour and religion-namely, greatly increased pay (from seven to twelve rupees a month), and immediate promotion, I had but three désertions from this large force. Nor should I omit to mention, as a proof of the high state of discipline of this splendid army, that trade has been carried on unrestrainedly since we crossed the Sutlej, in the several Sikh towns around which our divisions have been necessarily placed for the procurance of water, and the same confidence has been shown as though we were in one of our long established provinces.

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General Order by the Right Hon. the Governor-General of India.

Foreign Department, Camp of Lahore, February 20th, 1846.

The Right Hon. the Governor-General requests that the Commander-in-Chief will cause the following arrangements to be made for escorting his Highness the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh to his palace in the citadel of Lahore, this afternoon. The escort will consist of two regiments of European cavalry, two regiments of native cavalry-the body guard to be one; one regiment of irregular horse, two troops of horse artillery, one European and one native.

The Secretary to the Government of India, F. Currie, Esq., will take charge of his Highness and his suite, and will be accompanied by the Political Agent, Major Lawrence, the Governor-General's Private Secretary, Charles Hardinge, Esq., the Aide-de-Camp of the Governor-General; two Aides-de-Camp of the Commander-in-Chief, one Aide-de-Camp from each General officer of division, in uniform.

The escort will be formed at the nearest convenient spot to the Governor-General's camp, at two o'clock, and proceed to his Highness's camp, and thence to his palace.

On alighting from his elephant, a salute of twenty-one guns will be fired by the horse artillery.

His Highness the Maharajah of the Sikh nation, selected by the chiefs as their sovereign, having on the 18th instant, intimated his intention to proceed to the Governor-General's camp at Lulleeanee, attended by his Highness's Wuzeer, the Rajah Gholab Singh, and other chiefs, was received in Durbar on the afternoon of that day by the Governor-General, the Commander-in-Chief and the Staff being present. His Highness's ministers and chiefs there tendered his submission, and solicited the clemency of the British Government.

The Governor-General extended the clemency of the British Government to a prince the descendant of the Maharajah, the

late Runjeet Singh, for so many years the faithful ally and friend of the British Government, as the representative of the Sikh nation selected by the chiefs and the people to be their ruler, on the condition that all the terms imposed by the British Government, and previously explained to his Highness's ministers and chiefs, should be faithfully executed.

On withdrawing from the Durbar, the Maharajah received the usual salutes due to his Highness's exalted rank.

His Highness has since remained near the Governor-General's camp, and as it will be conducive to his Highness's comfort, that he should rejoin his family, the Governor-General desires that he may, with all honour and in safety, be conducted by the British troops to the gates of his palace this day.

The following Proclamation was issued on the 18th instant, by the Governor-General, promising protection to all persons at Lahore and elsewhere who peaceably continue in their usual employment of trade and industry.

The Governor-General is satisfied, after the experience of this campaign, that he can rely on the discipline of this invincible army, as fully and securely as he has always been, confident that the day of battle, under their distinguished Commander, would be one of victory.

He trusts at present that no officers or soldiers will pass the advanced sentries of their encampment to enter the town of Lahore, and he requests his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief to give the necessary instruction to carry this order strictly into effect, as well as to protect all persons bringing provisions into the camp.

By order, &c.

F. CURRIE,

Secretary to the Government of India, with the Governor-General.

To the Right Hon. Sir Henry Hardinge, G.C.B. Governor-General

RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR,

of India.

I have the honour to state, for the information of your Excellency, that, in accordance with the instructions contained in the order of the Governor-General of yesterday's date, I proceeded in the afternoon with the escort ordered, and accompanied by the officers mentioned below, on elephants, to conduct the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh to his palace in the citadel of Lahore.

Major Lawrence, the Governor-General's

Political Agent.

W. Edwards, Esq., Under Secretary of

the Foreign Department.

R. Cust, Esq., Assistant Secretary to the Foreign Department.

C. Hardinge, Esq., Private Secretary to the Governor-General.

Lieut.-Col. Wood, Military Secretary to

the Governor-General. Captain Cunningham.

Captain Hardinge, Aide-de-Camp to

the Governor-General.

Captain Grant, ditto.

Lord Arthur Hay, ditto.

Captain Mills, ditto.

Captain Bagot, Aide-de-Camp to the
Commander-in-Chief.

Captain Edwards, ditto.

Captain Gilbert, Aide-de-Camp to

General Gilbert.

Capt. Tottenham, Aide de-Camp to
General Smith.

Lieut.-Colonel Irvine, Engineers.
Lieut.-Colonel Smith, ditto.
Captain Napier, ditto,
Captain Smith, ditto.

The procession was arranged in the
following order :-

9th Irregular Cavalry.
3rd Light Cavalry.

Her Majesty's 16th Lancers.

Troop Horse Artillery, Europeans.
Troop Horse Artillery, natives.

Her Majesty's 9th Lancers.

The Secretary with the Maharajah and
Suite.

The Governor-General's Body Guard.

The escort was formed in open column of troops left in front, commanded by Brigadier Cureton, C.B.

We proceeded in this order to the encampment of the Maharajah's camp, about one and a half miles from our picquets, and nearly the same distance from the citadel gate of the city.

At about three-quarters of a mile from the Maharajah's camp, I was met by the minister, Rajah Gholab Singh, and some of the chiefs.

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