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SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO LAST
FRIDAY'S GAZETTE.
INDIA BOARD, JUNE 6, 1842.
,The following papers have been this day received at
the East India House, from the -Governot -General of
India in Council, and from tho Governor of Bombay
in Council :
FROM THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA IN COUNCIL.
NOTIFICATION.
Head-Quarters, Benares, April 19, 1842.
The Governor-General has much satisfaction in com-
municating to the Army the following dispatch from
Major-General Pollock, C. 8., announcing the success-
full advance of the troops, under the Major General's
command, into the Khyber Pass, and the evacuation by
the enemy of the fort of Ali Musjid.
The Governor-General has been much gratified by the
uniform testimony borne by all the officers engaged, to
the zeal, the gallantry, and the perseverance of all the
troops of her Majesty, and of the Government of- India,
which had the good fortune to have this opportunity of
distinguishing themselves before the Affghan enemy;
and his Lordship doubts not that the continued exercise
of these, the accustomed military qualities of the Indian
army, will produce their accustomed results, in the
achievement of new honour, and of new victories.
The Governo-General deems it to be due to the troops
of the Maha Rajah Shere Singh, to express his entire
satisfaction with their conduct, as reported to him, and
to inform the army, that the loss:sustained by the Sikhs
in the assault of the Pass which was forced by them, is
understood to have been equal to that sustained by the
troops of her Majesty and et' the Government of India.
The Governor-General has instructed his agent at the
Court of the Maha Rajah to offer his congratulations to
his- Highness on this occasion so honourable' to the Sikh
name.
By order of the Right Honourable the Governor-Ge-
neral of India, T. H. MADI)OCK,
Secretary to the Government of India,
with the Governor-General.
From Lieutenant-Colonel A. B. Taylor, H. M. 9th Foot,
to Captain Ponsonby, Assistant-Adjutant-General to
the troops in Affghanistan.
Camp, near Ali Musjid, April 6, 1842.
SIR,—I have to report for the information of Major-
General Pollock, C. 8.. commanding the force in Affghan-
istan, that, agreeably to his instructions, the columns
entrusted to my command (as detailed in the margin*)
for the capture of the heights on the right entrance to
the Khyber Pass, were formed at day-bleak on the sth
instant, in three divisions of four companies each, pro-
tected on the right flank by a squadron of her Ma-
jesty's 3d Light Dragoons, under Lieutenant Unett,
and, in this order, with skirmishers and supports
in front advanced, driving a considerable body
of the enemy up the hills, which were scaled and
crowned in spite of a determined opposition. This
effected, the troops moved to their left to clear the re-
doubts commanding the entrance to the pass, which were
abandoned on our approach, the enemy suffering severely
in their retreat. Major Anderson, as directed, remained
on the heights with his column, reinforced by one com-
pany of her Majesty's 9th Foot, and two companies of
the 20th N. 1., under Captain Gahan of the latter corps,
whilst I descended, with the remainder, to carry into
effect the ulterior plan of operations of the Major-Gene-
ral in clearing off the enemy from their positions on the
right of the road to Ali Mitsjid, which was finally ac-
complished, though obstinate resistance was offered on
several points, especially over the bridge where the
enemy had concentrated in force. -
Having been reinforced by one Company of the 33d
N. 1., under Lieutenant Watson, I directed Captain
Lushington, her Majesty's 9th Foot, to move with that
Company, and the Light Company of the 9th Foot, to
the right, to take the enemy's poition in reverse, whilst
I attacked in front. This .hati the desired effect of
forcing their immediate
.retreat, :and clearing the bridge.
No further opposition wits offered by the enemy, who
retreated on Ali Musjid, whilst I pushed on, and occu-
r pied the tower and hill to the left, within about a mite
of that place.
It afforded me the greatest gratification to witness
the gallant and persevering conduct of all the troops
under my command, engaged, during the day, in a
series of operations requiring great energy and patient
endurance of fatigue ; and I beg to mention the able
assistance and support rendered me by Major Anderson;
64th N. I. (second in command), Captain Gahm), 26th
N. 1., commanding a division, Captain Ltishington, H.M.
9th foot, commanding the companies of that regiment,
Captain Sir Richmond Shakespear, who volunteered his
services in charge of the Jezailchees, as well as the
conduct and praiseworthy zeal of all the officers and men
engaged.
It is with regret I have to report the death of Lieut.
Cumming, 11. M. M. 9th foot, a very promising officer,
who was killed on the heights above the Pass, whilst in
command of No. 6 company„,
Returns of killed and wounded will be sent as soon es
the companies with the rear ce.littnn come in.
I have the honour to he, &c.
A, 13.. 'MUM Lieut.-Colonel, 7th Foot
* LieutenctiWolonel Taylor's right advance column,
2 companies of her Majesty's 9th Foot, 4 companies of
the 2Gth Native infantry ; Major Anderson's rear right
flank Cole,,ii i l companies of her Majesty's 9th Foot,
43- oflipanies of the 64th Native Infantry, 100 Jezail-
- cgees (Mackeson's).
From Major George Huisb, 'to Captain Ponsonby,
Assistant Adjutant-General, &c. &c. &c.
Camp, near Ali Musjid, 6th April, 1842.
Sir—Having been honoured with the command of the
party, as per margin,* intended for the capture of the
hills, on the left of the Khyber Pass, I have the honour
to report, for the information of Major-General Pollock,
C. 8., commanding the troops west of the Indus, that the
party was formed fur that purpose at daybreak on the
51h instant, and advanced to the attack in skirmishing
order. The height on the left was speedily carried, in
the most gallant and determined manner, the summit of
which having been attained, the smaller hill, at the
entrance of the Pass, was cleared by the fire of my party.
This being effected, agreeably to the instructions of
the Major-General, the post was made
.over to Lieut-
enantolonel Meseley, commanding the rear crowning
column ; and the troops, with the exception of two Com-
panies of the 25th N. 1., descended, for the purpose of
continuing to scale and clear the heights on the left of the
• road leading to Ali Musjid.
At several points, very considerable opposition was
made by the enemy, especially at one of the hills in ad-
vance of the smaller hill before alluded to, and at the
heights commanding the bridge where the enemy were
in great force, but they were driven from their posts in
the most spirited style, and with considerable loss whilst.
retreating.
Having occupied the last height adjacent to the in-
tended encamping ground. I took position thereon with
my party, occupying it during the night, until relieved
this morning by a party of the 33d Native Infantry under
Major Hewitt.
It gives me great pleasure to be able to report that
this duty, though of the most fatiguing description,
scaling heights the whole day, under the hot :run
and in the face of an enemy, was cheerfully per:
formed by all the troops, (European and Native, the
sepoys vying with their European comrades), whose
perseverance and good spirit could not be surpassed, and
were most gratifying to me ; and here I cannot omit to
make mention of the Jezailchees, under that able officer
Captain Ferris, who afforded me most material aid, as
also the ready assistance of Captain Tritton, second in
command, and the zeal and gallantry of every officer and
man engaged.
I do myself the honour to enclose a return of the
killed and wounded.
I have the honour to be, &c.,
GEORGE BUISH, Major,
• * Two companies her Maj2ty,s,thCommanding
Foot;
6 t4h
26th
N. 1.; 350,Ferris' Jczailchees.
Return of Killed, Wounded, and Missing of the Force
under the Command of Major-General Sir R. Sale,
K.C.B. Jellabad, April 7, 1842.
No. 6 Lt. I'd. Battery-1 native officer, 2 havildar:,
1 naick, 2 sepoys, 1 naid, 4 drivers wounded.
Mountain Train-1 havildar, 2 sepoys; wounded.
11. M. 13th Lt. Lift'-1 officer, 8 privates, killed ; 1 officer,
2 corporals, 29 privates wounded.
35ih Regt. N. L-2 sepoys' killed ; 1 officer, 1 native
officer, 1 havildar, 2 naicks, 11 sepoys, wounded.
Sappers and Miners-2 havildars, 1 naick, 1 bugler,.
5 sepoys, wounded.
1 tindal and 1 bearer, 35 N. I. wounded.
5 horses wounded.
Total-1 officer, 10 . privates or sepoys, killed ; 2 offi-
cers, 2 native officers, 6 serjeants, or havildars, 6
corporals or naicks, 1 bugler, 19 privates or sepoys,
1 naih, 4 drivers, wounded.
NAMES OF OFFICERS.
Killed—Colonel Dennie, C.B. H.M. 13 Lt. Infy.
• Wonucled—Captain 3,ivwhouse, .35 severely.