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14. I beg to bring to your notice my aide-de-camp, Lieute-
nant Hillier, who is wounded, and Lieutenant Peel, of the.
37th Native Infantry, acting aide-de .camp, who. is slightly
wounded. Captain Becher, of the Querter-Master General's
Department, attached to my camp, also accompanied me,
and I recommend him as a very promising officer.
15. I also recommend the officers belonging to the Poli-
tical Agency of these provinces, who acted as my aides-de-
camp, Captain Abbott and Lieut. Lake, and are both wounded.
Captain Mills, acting aide de-camp, took the command
of a troop of Horse Artillery, with his usual spirit.
16. It is now with great pain that I have to record the ir-
reparable loss I have sustained, and snore especially the
East India Company's service, in the death of. Major Broad-
foot, of the Madras army, my political agent. He was thrown
from his horse by a shot, and I failed in prevailiing upon him
to leave the field. He re-mounted, and shortly afterwards re-
ceived a mortal wound. He was brave as he was able in every
branch of the political and military service.
17. Major Somerset, my military secretary, much about
the same time, was shot through the body, conducting him-
self with the hereditary courage of his race. He was always
foremost where difficulties required to be overcome. I deeply
regret his loss.
18. I have also lest a most promising and brave officer by
the death of Captain !terries, on the night of the 18th, at
Moodkee.

19. Lieutenant Munro, of the 10th Light Cavalry, my
aide-de-camp, a most amiable and excellent officer, I have
also had the misfortune to lose, whilst placed at your Excel-
lency's disposal, in the affair at Moodkee.
23. Captain Hore, Assistant Military Secretary, and a
valuable officer, acting as my aide-de-camp, was killed about
the same time as Major Somerset received his wound.
21. I have now to request your Excellency's notice to the
conduct of an illustrious nobleman, Count Ravensburg, who,
with the officers of his suite, Count Greuben and Count
Oriole, accompanied me in the field. These Prussian officers
nobly sustained the reputation of their countrymen.
22. The Prince's surgeon was struck to the ground by a
ball. I saw his Royal Highness instantly spring from his
horse to his assistance. The prince's humanity was unavail-
ing ; death had already closed the surgeon's career.
23. I am aware of the respectful regard which your Excel-
lency entertains for this illustrious nobleman and his com-
panions, travellers in the East ; and I know that this brief
record of their actions will be gratifying to your Excellency.
—1 have, &c., H. HARDINGE.

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL SIR JOHN LITTLER TO THE ADJU-
TANT-GENERAL or THE ARMY, DATED FEROZEPORE,
DEC. 25, 1845.
Sir,—in pursuance of instructions received from the Right
Hon. the Governor-General, under date the 20th instant,
I moved out of my position at Ferozepore at 8 a. in. on the
21st instant, with the corps as per margin,* leaving the de-
fence of the cantonments to the 63d Regiment Native In-
fantry, under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Wilkinson, and
that of the town to the 27th Regiment Native Infantry, under
Lieut..-Colonel Carnegy, together with detachments of Sap-
pers, and half a field battery in the town, and 2d company
(reserve) of Artillery in the entrenchment.
I effected a junction with the troops under the personal
command of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, and,
agreeably to his instructions, moved into position, or order of
battle, on the same evening about 4, F.m. The first advance
in line was very steady, and the approach to the enemy's
works made under a most galling and destructive fire. The
casualties in the ranks were awul. The troops, however,
still moved on with great firmness and resolution, and ap-
proached the enemy's battery to within about 150 yards,
when I considered the prize to be within their grasp.
Brigadier T. Reed gave the order to charge, supported by
the left or Brigadier the Honourable T. Ashburnham's Bri-
gade. This charge was commenced with such determined
gallantry and spirit, that the result seemed certain. The
enemy, however, having great coafidence in their guns, con-
tinued to serve them with extraordinary activity, and to
make such havoc in our ranks, as to cause an immediate
panic and hesitation in her Majesty's 62d Foot, which of
course had a similar effect on the native regiments on the
flanks, notwithstanding all our exertions to induce them to
advance by cheering and encouraging them, pointing, at the
same time to the short distance which they bad to proceed
when the day would be their own. It was all in vain, and
they retired out of gun-shot, to where her Majesty's 9th Foot
and 26th Regiment Native Infantry were drawn up in re-
serve. A part of the 14th Regiment Native Infantry, with
their colours, accompanied these two regiments, and entered
the enemy's batteries.
At this period it was nearly dark, and, as I had heard that
the divisions on the right had also been unable to obtaiii an
entrance, I bivouacked for the night in the vicinity.
On the following morning. I obtained information of the
right division having been directed to renew the attack, and
I moved to co-operate, as might be necessary. I then re-
ceived orders to wait until further instructions, and was
moved up to the town and directed to hold it. The result
of this attack was most glorious to the British army, and I
heartily congratulate his Excellency and the Governor-
General on the happy termination of probably one of the
most sanguinary engagements that ever took place in India.
With the ccnduct of the troops in general under me, I
was much gratified; their patience and perseverance in
marching through the day, exposed to the sun and want of
water, must have, no doubt, in some measure weakened their
energies, but they, notwithstanding, evinced great firmness
and resolution in advancing to the attack, until borne down
by the furious and irresistible fire from all arms, that men
could be exposed to; the loss of many of their officers must
have tended to relax their efforts and check their ardour, and
under such circumstances only could the disappointment to
her Majesty's 62d Regiment, themselves, and to their country,
heve been for a moment conceived.

The native troops, under the numerous temptations to
which they have been exposed for several months past by
Seikh emissaries, have evinced their loyalty to the British
Government in a most remarkable manner, not a single de-
sertion having taken place since the enemy crossed the
Sutlej, that has come to my knowledge. They have main-
tained the character of the Bengal army in displaying cou-
rage and bravery under a heavy fire.
I have much pleasure in bringing to the favourable notice
of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief the services of
those zealous and indefatigable officers, Brigadiers T. Reed,
the Hon. T. Ashburnham, D. Harriott, commanding cavalry;
and E. Huthwaite, commanding artillery, whose cool courage
throughout the attack was conspicuous. To the several
rominanding officers of regiments and divislou-, Lieut.-
Colonel tiairdner, commanding 14th Regiment Native In-
fantry; Lieut.-Colonel Bruce, commanding 12th Regiment
Native Infantry, who lost his arm in the action ; Major
Wake, commanding 44th Regiment Native Infantry; Major
Short, commanding her Majesty's 62d Foot; Major Osborn,
commanding 54th Regiment Native Infantry ; and Captain
Sandeman, commanding 33d RegiMent Native Infantry, I
feel much indebted for the spirited and gallant manner in
which they brought up their respective regiments during the
advance.

It is with sincere regret that I have to report for his Ex-
cellency's information the death of my Aide-de-Camp, Lieu-
tenant Harvey, of her Majesty's 39th Foot, a very promising
and intelligent young officer, and devoted to his profession.
He was shot during the advance, in the act of cheering on
the men, when n ithin about 250 yards of the enemy's works.
His death will be a loss to the public service, and deplored
by his friends and relations.
Of Captain Egerton, my Assistant Quarter-Master Gene-
ral, whose activity and zeal were conspicuous, I cannot speak
too highly ; he was severely wounded on the morning of
the 22d.
It is with much gratification that I also submit for his
Excellency's consideration, and acknowledge the obligation
to Major P. Innes, my Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General,
and Captain Burnett, Major of the brigade, for their inde-
fatigable exertions throughout the affair, as well as for their
able assistance on all occasions.

Lieutenant Goodwyn, of the Engineers, has proved him-
self a most zealous and indefatigable officer during the whole
time that the Seikh army has been opposite Ferozepore, as
well as on the evening of the 21st, during the engagement,
and whom I beg to recommend to his Excellency's notice.
To Captain W. B. Thomson, Commissariat Department,
who accompanied me, and to Lieutenant W. Fullerton, super-
intending the Sudder Bazaar, who volunteered his services as
my aide-de camp, and was particularly useful to me in the
field, I feel indebted.
Captain Nicolson, late AFsistant Governor-General's agent,
and Colonel Van Courtland, late of the Seikh service, who
were placed at my disposal by the late Major Broadfoot,
C.B , afforded me every assistance in their power during the
engagement and previously, when the Seikhs first crossed
the Sutlej.—l have, &c.,
J. H. LITTLER,
Major-General Commanding Infantry Division.

GENERAL ORDERS BY THE RIGHT HOZT. THE GOVERNOR.
GENERAL OF INDIA.

Camp, Ferozepore, Dee. 30, 1845.
The Governor-General having received from the Com-
mander-in-Chief in India the dispatches, dates of which ;:re
noted in the margin,] directs that they be published for the
information of the army and people of -India.
The first dispatch from his Excellency reports the opera-
tions of the army on the evening of the 18th instant, at
Moodkee, where the enemy attempted to surprise the British
camp, and were repulsed at all points with the loss of seven-
teen guns.
The second dispatch reports the glorious successes obtained
by the army under the immediate command of his Excel-
lency, on the evening of the 21st, and the morning of the
22d, at Ferozeshali' where the British army assaulted the
entrenched camp of the Seikhs defended by 108 pieces of
cannon, some of heavy calibre, and after driving the enemy
from his position, captured seventy-four guns. Thus the
enemy have been forced to relinquish to their victors on these
occasions upwards of ninety pieces of artillery, with all the
munitions of war in their camp.
All the objects which the Governor-General desired to
effect have been accomplished by his Excellency the Com-
mander-in-Chief. The British force posted at Ferozepore,
th ,s suddenly and treacherously surrounded by the Seikh
army, with a large park of artillery, has been relieved; the
brave garrison, under its able commander Major-General Sir
J. Littler, not only maintained a firm attitude of defence, but
had the satisfaction so grateful to brave soldiers, of skilfully
forming a junction with the Umballa force, and gallantly
taking part in the discomfiture of the enemy which had so
recently invested them.
The Governor-General again cordially congratulates his
Excellency General Sir Hugh Gon], G.C.8., on the great
and important victories obtained by the army under his im-
mediate command.
The Governor-General, in the name of the Government
and of the people of India, greatfully acknowledges the noble
services rendered to the public by his Excellency the Com-
mander in Chief, by all the general amt other officers, and by
the non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the brave Indian
arm
T hey.
Governor-General's thanks are due to all the infantry
regiments of her Majesty, and to the Ist European Light In-
fantry of the East India Company's service, all of which regi-
ments distinguished themselves by the most devoted courage
in braving the destructive fire of the enemy's batteries, and
valiantly capturing their guns.
The Governor-General offers his thanks more especially to
her Majesty's 3d Dragoons, who on all these occasions sought
opportunities of useful conflict with the enemy, and fought
with that superiority over their opponents which skill and
discipline impart to brave and determined men.
The European and Native Artillery maintained their ac-
customed character for steady, unyielding courage, when ex-
posed to a very heavy and galling fire.
The Governor General's thanks are justly due to the brave
infantry of the Native army, whose valour so mainly contri-
buted to these victories, and he cannot withhold his admira-
tion for the patience and perseverance with which they en-
dured privations inseparable from forced marches.
The Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry, united together by
the bonds of mutual esteem, _ may be confident that, when
they rely on each other's courage, the three arms, combined