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describing the proceedings of Sir Colin Campbell and his force it will be well to cast a glance at the occupants of the Residency, increased in numbers since the 25th of September by the arrival of the troops so gallantly led by Outram and Havelock.

These troops had, as I have said, scarcely entered the defences when it was universally realised that their advent had constituted not a relief but a reinforcement; that means of transport for the ladies and children, the sick and wounded, were wanting; that an enormous addition had been made to the hospital list; and that, even had transport been available, the combined force was not strong enough to escort them to Kánhpur. Compelled thus, perforce, to remain, Outram devoted all his endeavours to the providing of accommodation for the increased force. With this view he caused to be occupied the palaces along the line of river, the Táráwálá Kothí, the Chatar Manzil, and the Farhatbakhsh. These he consigned to the newly arrived troops, under the command of Havelock, whilst the old troops continued to occupy their former posts. The care of the important post of the Álambágh he consigned to Major McIntyre of the 78th, with 250 men fit for duty, and others who, although sick at the time, speedily became convalescent. The orders to McIntyre