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... Calcutta to Delhi . " We came to a river that had widely overflowed its banks . Some natives were in readiness with a small raft of Kedgeree pots , upon which the palkee was to be ferried over . These large earthern pots , of which ...
... Calcutta to Delhi . " We came to a river that had widely overflowed its banks . Some natives were in readiness with a small raft of Kedgeree pots , upon which the palkee was to be ferried over . These large earthern pots , of which ...
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... Calcutta , at that precise time , I could not with any propriety ask to join the Governor - General's camp . " September 17th . " We started at dawn from Kotghur for the Sutlej . The bed of the river is 3500 feet below Kotghur , and the ...
... Calcutta , at that precise time , I could not with any propriety ask to join the Governor - General's camp . " September 17th . " We started at dawn from Kotghur for the Sutlej . The bed of the river is 3500 feet below Kotghur , and the ...
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... Calcutta . These hills have been enveloped in mist for the last three weeks , accompanied with rain unceasing . To us who are well clothed and sheltered , the scene around is cold and comfortless ; but of the ill - housed , half - naked ...
... Calcutta . These hills have been enveloped in mist for the last three weeks , accompanied with rain unceasing . To us who are well clothed and sheltered , the scene around is cold and comfortless ; but of the ill - housed , half - naked ...
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... Calcutta , may recall me ; but , as there is not the slightest prospect of active service , I shall be content to go or stay . Upon receipt of General Sleigh's letter , I wrote immediately to young Blake , the political officer at Delhi ...
... Calcutta , may recall me ; but , as there is not the slightest prospect of active service , I shall be content to go or stay . Upon receipt of General Sleigh's letter , I wrote immediately to young Blake , the political officer at Delhi ...
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... Calcutta after I had been three weeks with the army in the field . I left it at Sukur , and crossed the country to Agra , whence I took dawk ; and I now write , December 22nd , from Allahabad . I start again to - morrow , and shall ...
... Calcutta after I had been three weeks with the army in the field . I left it at Sukur , and crossed the country to Agra , whence I took dawk ; and I now write , December 22nd , from Allahabad . I start again to - morrow , and shall ...
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