Lord Roberts: Letters of Lt Gen R O Bright, 1879-1880
papers, papers
Accession Number
NAM.1971-01-23-147-1
Description
9 ms letters and 1 telegram written by Lt Gen Robert O Bright (1823-1896), to Lord Roberts, November 1879 - September 1880, as a senior commander in the Second Afghan War (1878-1880), discussing progress of the campaign, supplies, interaction with Afghans, condition of roads and telegraph communications, occupation of the pass at Gundamuck [Gandamak], disposition of troops, instructions to advance on Cabul, and general intelligence.
Campaigns
2nd Afghan War (1878-1880)
