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r attack of this fort to a close as soon as possible, as from
the numerous ravines in its vicinity it would have been ex-
•tremely difficult to prevent the escape of the rebels after
I nightfall, and a fire front the nine pounders was imme-
diately opened on the south-east tower of the fort, which
by one p.m. was greatly dilapidated, when a cessation of
Itheir fire was reedered necessary, all the ammunition in
the field having been expended.
At two P.m. the fire recommenced, and at three, the
tower and 'dlacent curtain to the east were breached, and
the breach to till appearance being exceedingly easy, I
resolved on assaulting it witi,vit delay.
A etorming party, cerrintanded by Lieutenant-Colonel
Tfonson, her 111jeety's 13th Rght infantry, consisting of
fin, companies of her Majesty's 13th infantry under Brevet
Major Kershaw of that corps, and of detachmentn of the
27th and 37th regiments of native infantry, ennimanded by
Lieutenant Rind of the latter regiment,-were formed far
the purpose in a ravine near the south-east angle, which
k Eferded good cover for the troops within one hundred and
fifty yarns of the fort, and on the signal being given, the
celunin advanced to the breach with the greatest steadiness
sod gallantry. They %verc met, howevcr,by the enemy on
the crest of the breach with the most determined resist-
ance ; a close fire from a numerous body of matchlock men
was opened on the bead of the column from the houses
within the fort, and powder bags were thrown in great
numbers among the men ascending the breach ; many of
the leading men were shot dead on the breach, and after
a desperate struggle to force an entrance into the fort,
they were with great judgment withdrawn by the officer
commanding the party to the cover afforded by the adja-
cent ravine, where they remained till I issued orders for
their recall, intending to renew the attack when it might
be made by a combined movement against the breach, 1
gateway, and wicket, with better chances of success.

The enemy, notwithstanding every precauti6n was
taken to intercept there, sucaecded in escaping from the
fort before i P M., and at that hour our troops took pos-
session of it. I ant now taking measures for its destruc-
Con.

It is with feelings of the deepest regret that I re-
cord the loss sustsined in our unsuccessful attack. The
coolness and spirit displayed by the officers and men of
the storming party demand my warmest thanks, and I
cannot express the mortification I experienced in seeing
their noble exertions baffled when on the point of being
crowned with success.

To Lieutenant-Colonel Tronson, commanding the
storming party, I am greatly indebted for bis gallant exe-
cution of the important duty committed to him. He was
nubly seconded by Brevet-Major Kershaw of her Majnsty's
13th light infantry, whose exertions to surmount the nu-
merous obstacles which impeded the advance wercy con-
spicuous. The crest of the breach was at one time at-
tained by four officers of her Majesty's 13th light infantry
—l3revet-Nl4jor Kershaw, Lieutenant and Adjutant Wood,
Lieutenants Edward King and George Wade, and I beg
to express me high admiration of their zeal and gallantry.
Captain -Abbott and Lieutenant Warburton distin-
guished themselves in the service of the artillery, and their
performance of the duty on which they were engaged me-
rited my warmest approbation.
I beg to bring to your fovourable notiro the assistance I
derived from Captain Wade, of her Majesty's 13th Light
infantry, my Brigade-Major, for the efficiency and atten-
tion displayed by him in carrying my wishes into effect
throughout the service.

CasPtain Raban, 48th native infantry, Commissariat Offi-
cer, also gave me high satisfaction in officiating as my Aid-
de-camp during the day, and Mr. Wheeler, whose ser-
vices I have already bad occasion to bring to your notice,
on this occasion was conspicuous for the steadiness and
promptness with which he conveyed my orders under a
harassing fire.
I have again to bring to your favourable consideration the
able and valuable assistance rendered me by Captain San-
ders, Chief Engineer, with the force.—l have, &c.
R. SALE, Major-General, Commanding
Field Force in Kohistan.

From Lieutenant Colonel Tronson, Commanding her Ma-
jesty's 13th Light Infantry, to Sir Robert Sale.
Camp, Oct. 3, 1840, 3 P.M.
Sir,--I have the honour to report that having been
placed in command of the storming party this day, con-
sisting of five companies of her Majesty's 13th light infan-
try, under Brevet-Major Kershaw, and of detach-
ments of the 27th and 37th native infantry, corn-
married by Capain Rird, of the 37th, the party
proceeded with great regularity and spirit towards
the fort. On nearing the breach we were assailed
by a quick and destructive fire, through which, gallantly
led by their officers, the party rushed up the breach,
which was crowned by officers and men, in the face of a
close and deadly fire; the crest of the breach was gallantly
held under this destructive fire for a considerable time by
Brevet- Major Kershaw, Lieutenant and Adjutant Wood,
Lieutenant Edward King, and Lieutenant G. Wade, with
Sergeant- Major Airey. The gallantry of those officers,
with their men, called forth at the moment the admiration
and cheers of all their comrades. Finding the breach
totally impracticable, I placed the party under immediate
corer, and subscquently withdrew them to a ravine, await-
ing the orders of the Major. General.

The best consolation and reward of all who were en-
gaged will be the innate conviction of each individual hav-
ing to the utmost gallantly done this duty. But as the
commander of this party, I feel bound to render my wurn-
est culog,ium and thanks to men and oincers engaged, more
particularly to Major Kershaw, whose exertions and gal-
lantry throughout were most eenspieuous. I have great
pleasure in acknon•ladgiug the exertions of Captain R,ind
and his Adjutant Ensign Mayne, 37th native infantry, with
their detachments of the 27th and 37th.

I enclose a list of Lilted and wounded, which I very
deeply regret to fiord to ..erious, rraong them we have lost
our most respected and gallant Sergeant-Major, who nobly
fell at the summit of the breach.—.l i eve, Sze.,
E. J. TRONSON,
Lieut.-Colonel and :Major 13th Light Infantry.

Nunvrical Return of the killed, wounded, and missing of
tl:e Troops, on Field Service, under the command of
Major-Gcneral Sir R. 11. Sale, K.C.8., at the Storm
of the Fort of Julgar, on the morning of the 3d Oc-
tober, 1840. _ _

. Camp, Julgar, October 3, 1840.
Engineers—l private wounded.
Artillery-1 private, 1 horse, 1 yaboo, wounded.
11. M. 13th Light Infantry-1 sergeant, 12 privates,
kill ; 1 staff, 3 sergeants, 2 corporals, 12 privates,
wounded.—Name of the officer wounded, Lieutenant
and Adjutant Wood, slightly.
27th Regt. N. 1.-1 drummer, 1 sepoy, wounded.
37th Rogt. N. 1.-2 sepoys killed; 1 havildar, 2 naieks,
7 sepoys, wounded.
Shab's Artillery-1 soobadar wounded.
Total-1 sergeant, 2 sepoys, killed ; I staff, 1 snobs-
dar, :3 sergeants, I havildar, 2 corporals, 2 naicks, I
erurnmer, 14 privates, 8 sepoys, 1 horse, 1 yahoo,
wounded.
R. SALE, AI Ijor-General, Commanding
at Kohistan.

From Sir Willoughby Cotton to the Secretary to the
Government of India.
Afghanistan, Head Quarters, Camp, Cabcol,
Aug. 22, 1840.
Sir,—l have the honour to forward, for the information
of the Right Honourable the Governor-General, the an-
nexed copy of a letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Wheeler,
commanding at Kudjah, reporting the attack and punish-
ment of some refractory chiefs in the neighbourhood.
I have the honour to be, &c.
W. COTTON, Major-General,
Commanding the troops in Affglasnistan.

From Licutionant-Colonel Wheeler, C. 8., Commanding
at Kudjah, to Captain Douglas, Assistant-Adjutant
General. Camp, Kudjah, Aug. 19, 1840.

Sir,—l have the honour to report that, in conjunction
with Captain Macgregor, Political Agent at this post, I
quitted camp this morning at day-break, with a six-pounder
of his Majesty Shah Shooja's artillery, a detail of the Ist
European regiment, consisting of two captains, two lieute-
nants, one ensign, Ave sergeants and eighty-five rank and file,
a detail of the 48th regiment of native infantry, consist-
ing of four lieutenants, one ensign, three sobadars, four
jemadars, three drummers, and 319 rank and file, to
punish one of the chiefs of the \Vuzarce Valley, vdio had
tired on Capt. Macgregor and m} self last night, whilst
waking a reconnoissance.

There was great difficulty and delay in bringing the
gun to the scene of operations.
We were assailed Kith a sharp fire from a fort on our
left flank as we advanced, and again by a small fort im-
mediately commanding the principal object of the move-
ment.

This fort was carried in fine style by the grenadier
company of the 48th regiment of native infantry, under
Lieut. Paterson, after which we ran the gun up to the
gate of the larger one and blew it open.
After resting the men, and serving out cartridges,
I moved on the fort which had annoyed our flank.
Three companies 48th native infantry in extended order,
moved in such steady yet rapid style that it was carried
before the gun could come up. After collecting the de-
tachment here we turned on a very strong little fort from
which we had been annoyed, hut they had had such a
lesson that they would. not wait for us, but fled, leaving the
gate open.
This was executed by 8 a.m., and I cannot sufficiently
express the admiration which the bold and steady conduct
of all engaged czcited, the native troops fully vying with
their European brethren.
To Lieutenant Combo, detachment staff, I am much in-
debted; and I beg to bring to the notice of the Major-
General Commanding, the praiseworthy conduct of Dr.
Nisbet, who was moat znlous in the discharge of his pro-
fessional duties, for which I regret to say there were many.
calls.
I have the honour to enclose a casualty list, and though
I regret its extent, I can scarcely prorounce it heavy con-
sidering the service performed.
Captain Macgregor will no doubt explain to the satis.
faction of the Envoy and Minister the necessity under
which this movement was made; I can hut add that I
most fully concur in his views, and feel that had We not
attacked these evil-disposed
bcehdiethfsr,eattleienyed, waonudldtithhat with
out tacked us at night, as
out the slightest provocation on our part.
I should be guilty of great ingratitude if I did not bear
of Captain
ll
M
the fullest tweshtioimo,o,nityhtlo,istuhseuaglayeaanit,
lbaeidartiing
the gun on every
occasion, always with the happiest effect.
I have, &e,
H. M. \\TH EEL ER, Lieutenant- Colonel,
Commanding at Kudjab.