'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.' [‎303] (322/454)

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ing Yingorla before the monsoon. And the 78th and
2nd Europeans will go when I receive official intimation
from Bagdad of the ratification of the treaty.
The only wish of your Excellency I find a difficulty
in meeting, is the release of the 4th Rifles. As I take
for granted your first desire is for the return of the
Light Battalion, that I am prepared to send; but I do
not think any more of the native troops could well be
spared just yet, for an imposing force will still be
required here to insure the Shah's prompt fulfilment of
the conditions. But I do not apprehend that the
4th Rifles will be much worse off here than they would
be at most stations in India. They are" quartered in
the town, where the officers have good quarters, and
pendals are now erecting for the men, which will be
very airy, as we are knocking down the town wall which
intercepts the sea breeze. All the native troops will
soon be hutted with the ample material we have col
lected, and all the Europeans (artillery) will have ample
accommodation.
So I hope all will go well with the troops in Persia.
I know not when I may be recalled to India, but I
care not how soon, for with General Jacob here, I
certainly am not required. But without orders, either
from Calcutta or home, I cannot venture to take back
the Head-Quarter Staff, or return thither myself. Pos
sibly it may be deemed necessary to maintain the appear
ance of being prepared to renew the war, until the
Shah has actually fulfilled the conditions of the treaty
which he has ratified.
I am, &c.,
J. Outram, Lieutenant-General.