Sir Samuel Browne Papers: Letters to his wife, 1875
papers, papers
Accession Number
NAM.1977-03-49-1
Description
Bound ms volume transcription of letters written by General Sir Samuel Browne to his wife, Lucy, April - October 1875, on his return to India, covering the sea journey from Brindisi to Bombay, his posting to Saharumpoor [Saharanpur], and appointment as commandant of the camp at Simla for the visit of the Prince of Wales to India, including references to his children and family news, conditions on board ship, thoughts of his prospects in the army, hunting expeditions, the heavy load of paperwork, proposals for remounts, hopes to command a cavalry division, inspections of horses, and preparations for the arrival of the Prince of Wales.
