letter, letter
Accession Number
NAM.1964-08-16-5
Description
89 MS letters and enclosures from Lord Elphinstone, Governor of Bombay to Melvill, many undated, but all probably of 1857. They relate to Elphinstone's actions in the suppression of the Mutiny, including interesting details of the animal grease on cartridges, troop movements etc. One letter missing. Associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). From papers of Major-General Sir Peter Melvill, Secretary to the Government of Bombay in the Military and Marine Departments 1840-1859.
Campaigns
Indian Mutiny (1857-1859)
Associated collection
