Hand written correspondence with Charles William Dunbar Staveley relating to his military career, particularly his service in India (and his role as C in C Madras), 1877. The letters cover the Delhi Medal; CWDS support for career development; young officers service in India; political situation; command roles; Indian Army restructure; general updates; the Delhi Durbar; impressions of Gibraltar & soldiers marrying local women and then abandoning them; developments in the house of commons; reports on commanding officers & their abilities; inspections; proposed fortifications; honours and commendations for officers; expansion of the Bombay Army. The correspondence includes letters from Lord Mark Kerr on troop inspections; his successor (Primrose).