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'Lieut.-General Sir James Outram's Persian campaign in 1857; comprising general orders and despatches relating to the military operations in Persia, from the landing at Bushire to the treaty of peace; also, selections from his correspondence as commander-in-chief and plenipotentiary during the war in Persia.' [‎285] (304/454)

The record is made up of 1 volume (419 pages). It was created in 1860. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

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native officers—old imbeciles merely, possessinn; no con
trol over the men, and owing no gratitude to their
officers, or to the Government, for a position which is
merely the result of seniority in the service.
I pointed this out to Lord Dalhousie once, who told
me he had seriously considered the matter, and had con
sulted some of the highest officers of the Bengal army,
who, one and all, deprecated any attempt to change the
system, as a dangerous innovation. Whatever the
danger, it should be incurred, the change being
gradually introduced ; for, as at present constituted, the
Bengal army never can be depended on.
I remain, &c.,
J. Outram, Lieut.-Gen.
To General Jacob, Commanding at Bushire.
Camp Mohumra, April 27th, 1857.
My dear Jacob,
In the accompanying despatch to Lord Elphin-
stone, sent open for your perusal, I assign the reason for
resolving to keep this division at Mohumra, instead of
moving it up to Karoon some twelve or fifteen miles.
And from what we have learned since inquiring into
the matter (for previously, I had rather gratuitously
taken for granted that the outcry against Mohumra
was well founded) I really do not see so much cause for
apprehension. If, however, any serious epidemic should
arise, we can always remove the troops, if necessary,
after the period expires for the ratification of the
treaty, should the Shah fail to accept it. The trans
ports can sail to Kurrachee even in the monsoon, and
could bring the troops back again ere the season for re-

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Lieut.-General Sir James Outram's Persian campaign in 1857; comprising general orders and despatches relating to the military operations in Persia, from the landing at Bushire to the treaty of peace; also, selections from his correspondence as commander-in-chief and plenipotentiary during the war in Persia.

Author: Sir James Outram.

Publication Details: London: printed for private circulation only by Smith, Elder and Co., 65 Cornhill.

Physical Description: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-viii); with maps; octavo.

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Dimensions: 220mm x 135mm

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