[88] He told Lieutenant, now Sir E. Bradford, a month later, my visit to the Rajah cleared Narsinghgarh of rebels for a time, and saved Lakanwas from being looted.
[89] Blue cattle.
[90] He wrote about my resuming command of a Regiment later:—
“Your untiring zeal, great patience and tact are well known to me. I am not acquainted with any man who has stronger or better claims, or, with your professional abilities, would do it greater justice. I consider that you have great qualifications for such a command, and that you carry with you the respect and goodwill of all, having maintained strict discipline at the same time.—With best wishes, believe me, sincerely yours,
James Travers, Col.,
“Commanding Central India Horse.“To Evelyn Wood, Esq., 17th Lancers.”
[91] Later, Sir George Edmonstone, K.C.B.
[92] He not only showed me unbounded hospitality, but in my absence on Foreign Service watched over the interests of my wife and children.
[93] By the Regulations only one officer from a Regiment could be at the College.
[94] On the 8th November, Captain Wilkes of the San Jacinto seized the Confederate Commissioners Slidell and Mason on board the British Mail steamer Trent.
[95] The wound in my head prevented my wearing a hat.
[96] In the Saxon Switzerland.