NAM.1993-04-97-2

Transcript extracts from Brig Gen Henry Francis’s journal, 22 Oct 1858 to Jun 1859; covers the journey by sea to India and his movements once there; with a synopsis of his itinerary, Oct 1858 to Jun 1861; among papers of Brig-Gen H F Brooke, 1856-1880; Brooke was killed in action while commanding 2nd Infantry Brigade, Kandahar Field Force.

2nd Afghan War (1878-1880)