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Letters and notes from Napier regarding the organisation of the British Indian Army and potential restructure, 1874-1875, including a letter from the Military Secretary (Col Dillon, later Gen Sir Martin Dillon) to C in C India (Lord Napier) to Charles William Dunbar Staveley (C In C Bombay), 1874, covering the organisation of the Indian Army; the appointment of senior officers to command roles and disciplinary issues and hand written letters from Napier regarding the structure of the native armies; possibilities of restructure; promotion of native officers to rank of Captain; officers having prejudiced views on the Indian Army. The file also includes notes by Gen Robert Napier on military developments in India and threats to the British Indian Army on the North West Frontier, including the situation in Kandahar and important role it could play. The notes also cover the difficulties of an army marching through mountainous or desert terrain.

2nd Sikh War (1848-1849)