NAM.1987-11-116-1

137 private manuscript letters, written by (1st Marquess) James Andrew Broun Ramsay Dalhousie (as Governor General of India) to FM Sir William Maynard Gomm (as Commander in Chief of India),17 Sep 1849-20 Feb 1856. The letters clearly display Dalhousie's close interest in the military affairs of the sub-continent, and direct involvement in the administration of the army stationed within it. Among the more important topics considered in the letters are Sir Charles Napier's failings, health of the troops, construction of permanent barracks, appointment of senior officers, state of the frontier and Colin Campbell's activities there, political situation among the Sikhs, courts martial, the reorganisation of the army its command structure and the Military Board, General Godwin's operations during the Burma War, distribution and relief of the Queen's regiments in India, mourning for the Duke of Wellington, and road building. In addition to the original letters photocopies and typed transcripts are also available. Associated with the 2nd Burma War (1852-1853).

2nd Burma War (1852-1853)