[42]. 1 Co. 2-60th and 1 Co. 25th P.N.I. were on left of G-4, I Co. 19th P.N.I. between G-4 and A. H., R.H.A.
[43]. The fine was never levied.
[44]. It will be seen from this that the evacuation of Cabul was decided upon long before the Maiwand disaster was made known.
[45]. General Gough’s brigade had moved into Koh-Daman in consequence of the turbulence of the Safis.
[46]. The news of the Maiwand disaster reached Sir Donald Stewart on July 29th, the first telegram speaking of the “annihilation” of General Burrows’ brigade. Later telegrams showed that the defeat, while serious enough, was not so terrible as at first reported. The news was kept as secret as possible, as it was feared that the negotiations with Abdur Rahman might be delayed if the new complications in Southern Afghanistan were made known.
[47]. The old moollah kept his word and took a prominent part in the ceremonies attending Abdur Rahman’s coronation.
[48]. Major White was recommended for the Victoria Cross for his gallantry on this occasion.
[49]. Six hundred and forty-nine bodies were afterwards buried on the Candahar side of the Pir Paimal Ridge. The enemy’s total loss must have been about 1,200 killed, and a large number wounded.
[50]. On August 3rd General Primrose informed Colonel St. John that, acting under the advice of his brigadiers, he assumed chief political authority.
[51]. The withdrawal of the original supports before General Brooke’s party had left the village was the fatal mistake of the day.