Copy letter from Ensign Gordon Hugh Davidson, Bengal European Light Infantry, to his sister, Dorothy, Subathoo, 15 Nov 1845.
He congratulates her on her marriage and writes that the new CO Maj Birrel is fond of parades. He is enjoying learning Persian. He is also thinking of selling his horse as he has little use for it in the hills. He writes, ‘In one year if I live so long I shall be able to take my furlough’.
From a collection of letters and papers of and relating to Lt Gordon Hugh Davidson, 1st Bengal European Light Infantry, 1841-1852.
Lt Davidson was killed at the Battle of Sobraon, during the 1st Sikh War, 10 Feb 1846.
Plus transcripts.
Associated with the 1st Sikh War (1845-1846).