papers, papers
Accession Number
NAM.1978-07-25-12
Description
Francis Maxwell's Diary 1911.Kept whilst Military Secretary to the Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge. Covering the areas of Simla and Dehra Dun. Maxwell discusses state dinners, inspections and other functions including the Durbar of November-December. Diary enteries are sparce in December and stop completely after 25 December. In the back of the diary Maxwell lists his horses alongside a newspaper cutting of one of his horses 'Garland' that won multiple horse racing events. The newspaper cutting is pasted in using an India postage stamp. The original pen is still located in the front of the diary.
Events
Delhi Durbar, 1911 (Ceremonial Events 1900-1999)
Associated collection