NAM.1964-04-74-2-48

Ms correspondence between Major William Stephen Raikes Hodson and his family and friends, 17 January 1847- 15 December 1847. Covers regimental duties such as inspections and correspondence and his work for Colonel Sir Henry Lawrence, Resident of Lahore, overseeing the building of the new 'Hill Asylum' at Subathu, [now known as the Lawrence School, Sanawar], April- October, together with building a road from Lahore to the Sutlej during October-December. Also covers discussions about future appointments both within the Regiment and to the Guide Corps under Colonel Lawrence. Other topics include supplies, family life, illness, travel, and learning languages.