NAM.2020-08-5-2-1

Letters from Jack Hudson to his mother and brother (Billy) from India, 1854-1856, 10th Royal Hussars, India & the Crimea. Letters describe journey aboard ship (P&O Euxine) to India; time spent in Egypt; social occasions (luncheons & dinners attended); initial impressions of Bombay & arriving in Kirkee; barracks & accommodation; family news; promotion to lieutenant; news of the Crimean War; deployment to the Crimea; supplies; journey to Crimea; barracks in Egypt; arriving at Sebastopol; caring for the horses; provisions at the camp; failed attack on the Round Tower & Redan; troop movements; accommodation conditions; finances; winter conditions; political news; peace settlement; reporting of the war at home; awaiting embarkation (from Scutari). From a mixed collection relating to Jack Hudson, 10th Royal Hussars & 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabineers). [Typed transcript available to view]

Crimean War (1854-1856)