'The views and opinions of Brigadier General John Jacob, CB. Aide-decamp to the Queen; Aide-de-camp to the Governor General of India, &c. &c. &c.; late commanding in chief the British forces in Persia; at present commanding the Sind Irregular Horse, and Political Superintendent of the North-West frontier of Sind.' [198] (229/481)
The record is made up of 1 volume (446 pages). It was created in 1858. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.
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198
As to the Cabonl and Affghan horse generally, he is a fine
large horse to look at, but his real powers are contemptible.
He is in reality the worst horse but one of all the breeds in
the east. The first horses to fail in any fast work in the
hot weather are always the Caboolees. In fact, as riding-
horses, they are as bad as can be, though they answer well
for draught.
The Arab horse is unapproachahle in excellence, for mili
tary and general purposes, by any other breed on earth.
A good Arab will /ft/ with fifteen stone on his back. He
will thrive on any fare, never loses his temper, is bold,
gentle, docile, and enduring—while he has almost as much
sense and reason as some men.
Next to the Arab in the east ranks the Persian.
The best country horses with us are those of Kattywar,
Kutch, and the valley of the Bheema. These three breeds
are excellent. Then follow next in merit the horses of the
Thurr and Guzerat; then those of Kutchee and Khelat;
then Punjaubees, Kandaharees, and Caboolees ; and, last
of all, the Bengal-stud breed. The Toorkaman horse is
excellent, but a real Toorkaman is never procurable in the
market.
THE MILITARY BOARD AND AUDIT DEPARTMENT.
These are hindrances to the conduct of public business.
Ruinous delay and prolonged correspondence are the attri
butes of the board ; while the system of audit trammels
honest men, without checking rogues. A dishonest servant,
by conforming to the forms of the audit department, can
cause a false account to be passed; while an honest servant
is so hampered by the forms, that it is with great difficulty,
and after long delay only, that he can obtain payment
for his just expenditure.
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The views and opinions of Brigadier General John Jacob, CB. Aide-decamp to the Queen; Aide-de-camp to the Governor General of India, &c. &c. &c.; late commanding in chief the British forces in Persia; at present commanding the Sind Irregular Horse, and Political Superintendent of the North-West frontier Region of British India bordering Afghanistan. of Sind.
Collected and Edited by Captain Lewis Pelly, author of 'Our North-West Frontier Region of British India bordering Afghanistan. '.
Publication details: Bombay, Smith, Taylor and Co. 1858.
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This volume contains a table of contents giving chapter headings and page references. Each chapter heading is followed by a detailed breakdown of the contents of that chapter. There is an alphabetic index at the back of the volume.
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- 8023.d.37.
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- 'The views and opinions of Brigadier General John Jacob, CB. Aide-decamp to the Queen; Aide-de-camp to the Governor General of India, &c. &c. &c.; late commanding in chief the British forces in Persia; at present commanding the Sind Irregular Horse, and Political Superintendent of the North-West frontier of Sind.'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1:6, 6a:6b, 7:20, 1:258, 260:446, ii-r:iii-v, back-i
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- Jacob, John
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