Battle narrative details at Prome in 1825 retreat and losses
General report from Prome details a coordinated night march toward Wattygoon to aid Col McDowall. The attack stalled under heavy fire, regiments faced 500 plus enemy infantry with cavalry, leading to a disciplined retreat. Major R. Lacy Evans commends his regiment for endurance and logs 37 wounded with several missing, and notes the amputation of his finger.
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M‘dowall
Madras
C. J
A. Campbell
Prome
Campbell
K.C.B
Nullah
Di'dowall
Wattygoon
Durer
Mc Dowall
Captain Bird
Ita
18Th Regiment Native Infantry
Capt. Ross
Booley
C. R. Lacy Evans
Zecoup
K.C.T.S
George Swinton
Evans
Bhurtpore Siege Details by a Soldier's Letter
A letter from Bhurtpore dated December 13 recounts Lord Combermere's movements from the Mulronee side, cavalry actions, and a failed attempt to seize the band and stop water flow. It describes sieging plans, fortifications, and the heavy fire from the town walls as preparations for a breakthrough near the north east angle continue.
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Qeserdey
Combermere
Lord Combermere
Lord Lake
Petition clutter in House of Commons debates on trade and licensing
The House of Commons hear petitions on Corn Laws free trade and Irish Scotland banking and licensing reform. Petitions from Olney Caermarthen and Belfast landholders urge policy changes while licensing reform faces critique of jobbing and unequal access to pubs licenses.
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