Letters from Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson to his family, 30th January 1857- 22nd February 1858
letter, letter
Accession Number
NAM.1964-04-74-2-54
Description
Ms correspondence between Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson and his family and fellow officers, 30th January 1857- 22nd February 1858, covering Hodson's command of the Corps of Guides and raising of Hodson's Horse during the events of the Indian Rebellion at Delhi, with subjects including news of the Anglo-Persian War, dealing with the ramifications of the 1856 Court of Inquiry into Hodson's conduct, enquiries for new employment, injuries and engagements during the Indian Rebellion, and role in the surrender of Bahadur Shah II and the killing of his sons outside Delhi. Associated with the Indian Rebellion, 1857-1859.
Campaigns
Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849)
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