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There were few defenders at these places, the mass of sepoys having evidently fled into the country; and the troops marched through the streets almost without opposition. There now remained but the Palace, Selimgarh, and the Jama Masjid, and these were all occupied by our troops on that day.
Accordingly I left Delhi on November 8, my destination being Umballah, a station in the Cis-Sutlej provinces. A palki ghari, or Indian carriage, drawn by two horses, awaited me that evening at Selimgarh, and, bidding adieu to our good doctor, who had nursed me with unremitting attention during my sickness, I entered the carriage.
September 7 to 14 Strength of our force General Wilson's order Volunteers for artillery called for All our batteries open fire Number of casualties during bombardment Frequent sorties Death of Captain Fagan, Bengal Artillery Breaches examined Orders for the assault Details of columns The assault Blowing in of Kashmir Gate Details of the operations Cowardly tactics of the enemy Gallant conduct of Private Moylan, 61st Regiment Gallant conduct of Surgeon Reade, 61st Regiment Doing of Nos. 1 and 2 columns Nicholson mortally wounded No. 4 column attacks Kishenganj Conduct of the Kashmir troops They lose their guns Their search for them Failure of the attack on Kishenganj Intention of the enemy Work of the Cavalry Brigade Support by the Guides infantry Casualties on September 14 Bravery of the native troops Temptations to drink All liquor destroyed We construct more batteries Reported intentions of the General These overruled The enemy attacks our advanced posts We storm the magazine Further advance of Nos. 1 and 2 Columns The 61st move to the church Colonel Skinner State of the church Unsuccessful attack on the Burn bastion Eclipse of the sun The Burn bastion captured The enemy begin to retire Capture of the Lahore Gate and Garstin bastion The Palace and Selimgarh taken The Jama Masjid taken The 61st move to Ali Khan's house Casualties Reflections
Our investment, if such it could be called, was therefore only partial, being confined to that portion of the city extending from the water battery near Selimgarh Fort to the Ajmir Gate, which was just visible from the extreme right of the ridge. This part was defended by, I think, four bastions, named, respectively, the Water, Kashmir, Mori, and Burn.
Beyond rose the ancient fortress of Selimgarh, its walls, as well as those of the palace on the north side, washed by the waters of the Jumna. A long bridge of boats connected the fort with the opposite bank of the river, here many hundred yards in width: and over this we could see, with the aid of glasses, bodies of armed men moving.
Two thousand sick and wounded had been moved into the Fort of Selimgarh, where the pure air and open situation of the place soon made a marked change in the number of invalids: but disease was rife among the regiments quartered in the city, and convalescents from Selimgarh were soon replaced by men suffering from cholera and fever ague.
During the 17th and 18th a constant fire of shells from upwards of twenty mortars was directed from the magazine and College grounds on the Selimgarh Fort and the Palace, those from the bastions still firing into a large portion of the city. Skirmishing went on at the advanced posts, and a regular unbroken line of communication was established from one end of our pickets to the other.
September 20 to May, 1858 Lack of appreciation by Government A contrast Delay in issue of prize money and medals Unceremonious presentation of the latter Complete desertion of the city by the enemy A stroll through the city Looting Discovery of hiding inhabitants They are ordered to leave the city Disgraceful desertion of pets State of the streets Hodson captures the King of Delhi The King's appearance described His trial and sentence Hodson captures the King's sons and grandson Their deaths Diminished strength of the 61st Regiment It moves to the Ajmir Gate The Jama Masjid and view from it Its garrison A movable column dispatched towards Cawnpore Soldiers and others forbidden to enter or leave the city The Mooltani horse Indulgence to Goorkhas Their appreciation An exodus Strict regulations State of feeling of the army Work of the Provost Marshal Two reputed sons of the King executed The suburbs An amusing incident Visiting the old positions Cholera still rife 2,000 sick and wounded in the Selimgarh We move to the magazine I am recommended for sick leave I leave Delhi for Umballah I am robbed en route Report matters to Commissioner and receive compensation Leave for Ferozepore and home
Towards the evening of the 15th the enemy, becoming emboldened by our inactivity, attacked the advanced posts along our whole line, and kept up a sharp musketry fire, more especially on the College compound, while the heavy guns at Selimgarh and some at the magazine shelled those gardens and houses adjacent even as far as the Kashmir Gate occupied by our troops.
Descending from Selimgarh, we took our stand on the bridge of boats now deserted in its whole length, but over which, during the days of the siege, thousands of mutineers had marched to swell the rebel forces in Delhi. Thence we skirted along the banks of the river outside the walls, viewing on our way the houses of the European residents, built in charming situations close to the water's edge.
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