19. I am happy to add, that my attack on the enemy's position on the 18th instant has had the effect of completely dispersing Mahomed Hossein's Force, and clearing that part of the district.

I have. &c.

J. BYNG, Colonel,

Commanding Field Detachment.

N.B. Two boxes of ammunition were left in the Tehseelee, at Captaingunge; a brass gun (mounted); some weapons and cannon-balls are now in my camp. A quantity of ammunition was destroyed in the field and some powder blown

up.

No. 6.

Allahabad, July 14, 1858.

No. 278 of 1858.-The Right Honorable the Governor-General is pleased to direct the publication of the following despatch from Major Orr, commanding Field Force, Hyderabad Contingent, reporting the share taken by that Force, in the operations before Calpee.

No. 7.

Major W. A. Orr, Commanding Field Force, Hyderabad Contingent, to Colonel Wetherall, C.B., Chief of the Staff, Central India Field Force.

SIR,

Camp, Calpee, May 28, 1858. I HAVE the honor to report, for the information of Major-General Sir Hugh Rose, K.C.B., commanding in Central India, the share taken by the Field Force, Hyderabad Contingent, under my command, in the operations before Calpee.

2. On the morning of the 15th, the force marched with the 1st Brigade from Etowra towards Goolowlee, and halted at the village of Tehree. The

enemy's cavalry being observed in strength on the left flank, the 1st Cavalry Hyderabad Contingent, was directed by the Major-General to remain on the Jubbulpore road, to protect the baggage of the 1st Brigade. About noon, an alarm was given, that the rebel horsemen had broken through the long line of camp-followers, and cut up a number of them. The Field Force Hyderabad Contingent turned out, and I proceeded with the Force as per margin,* to secure the further progress of the baggage, and ensure its safely reaching camp.

3. On the night of the 15th, a detachment as per margin,t of cavalry, under command of Captain Murray, was detached to Etowra, to cover the march of the 2nd Brigade towards Deoopoora. Heavy fire being heard during the forenoon of the 16th, in the Etowra direction, I moved out from camp with the detail as per margin,‡ and proceeded to the assistance of the rear-guard, under command of Major Forbes, 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry, then hotly engaged. The enemy appeared in great numbers, their cavalry amounting to about 1,000 or 1,200 with 4 guns. They contented themselves with a distant cannonade, to which our guns replied. About 4 P.M., a body of rebel infantry, creeping through the ravines, attacked the village of Muttra, on the right flank of the 2nd Brigade Camp, and held by a picquet of Her Majesty's 71st Regiment. The guns and infantry of the Hyderabad Contingent Force immediately advanced to the support of the picquet, and the ravines were shelled with good effect. The enemy

* 4th Cavalry, Hyderabad Contingent; 100 bayonets, 3rd Infantry; 2 guns, 1st Company Artillery.

1st Cavalry, 100 sabres; 4th Cavalry, 100 sabres; Captain Murray, commanding.

2 Guns, 2nd Company, Artillery, Hyderabad Contingent; 2 guns, 4th Company, Artillery, Hyderabad Contingent; 2 Companies, 3rd Infantry. 10 G

1858.

suffered very considerably. Their efforts ceased as night approached, and the troops returned to

camp.

4. On the 17th, the enemy having moved out of Calpee, and shown in great force on the flank and front of the 2nd Brigade Camp, at Deoopoora, I received an urgent requisition from LieutenantColonel Campbell, Her Majesty's 71st Regiment, in charge of the 2nd Brigade, to reinforce him. I marched with the troops, as per margin,* and aligned my force with that of the 2nd Brigade. The enemy pursued the tactics of the day before, and appeared satisfied with a distant fire on our troops from their guns, of which they had several, and which caused some casualties. They did not attempt any more active demonstration, and as night fell, they drew off on their return to Calpee.

5. Early on the 22nd, an alarm was given, that the enemy was advancing, and troops were at once ordered under arms. About noon, I received the orders of the Major-General, to move forward a portion of my force to the left of the 2nd Brigade, and extending from that towards the left, to check

any attempt upon that flank. I moved accordingly with the troops as per margin,t in echellon. I found the 2nd Brigade warmly engaged with the enemy, consisting of both cavalry and infantry, supported by guns. The rebel cavalry was moving in force to the left, evidently intending to sweep round that flank, and make a descent on the rear of both our own camp, and that of the 2nd Brigade. Our opportune arrival effectually prevented this,

* 2 Companies, 5th Infantry; 2 guns, 1st Company, Artillery; 1 gun, 2nd Company, Artillery; 1st Cavalry, and picquets of 4th Cavalry.

† 4th Cavalry, Captain Murray, commanding; 2 guns, 2nd Company Artillery, 2 guns, 4th Company Artillery, Captain Douglas, commanding; 5th Infantry, Captain Hare, commanding.

and a fire of shrapnel I opened on their masses of cavalry, soon drove them back, and they retired upon their main body, which very shortly afterwards began also to retire, covered by their guns. I advanced the force some distance, on the Horse Artillery, Dragoons, and cavalry on the right moving forward.

6. Agreeably to field force orders of the 22nd, issued by the Major-General commanding, the Field Force Hyderabad Contingent furnished the detachments as per margin,* for the duties specified, on the morning of the 23rd, during the advance upon, and attack of, Calpee. The remainder of the Field Force Hyderabad Contingent, consisting of the 1st Cavalry, accompanied the column, and took part in the several operations of the day. On the flight of the enemy, and the advance of the cavalry column in pursuit, the 1st Cavalry also joined, and did good service. I beg to inclose a report from Lieutenant Dowker, commanding the regiment, detailing his operations.

7. I beg to bring to the favourable notice of the Major-General, the officers named in the margin.t

* 2 guns, 2nd Company Artillery; 1 gun, 1st Company Artillery; 1st Troop 4th Cavalry, Lieutenant Dun, commanding. Left wing, 3rd Infantry, Lieutenant Macquoid, commanding 5th Infantry; under command of Captain Hare, for protection of camp. Rear-guard-1 gun, 1st Company Artillery; 2 howitzers, 4th Company Artillery; 150 sabres, 1st and 4th Cavalry; Captain Murray, commanding; under command of Captain Douglas.

† Captain Douglas, Bengal Artillery, commanding Artillery Field Force, H. C.; Captain Hare, commanding 5th Infantry. H. C.; Captain Murray, commanding 4th Infantry, H. C.; Lieutenant Dowker, commanding 1st Cavalry, H. C.; Lieutenant Macquoid, Adjutant, 5th Infantry, com manding left wing, 3rd Infantry; Lieutenant Dun, 2nd in command 4th Cavalry; Lieutenant Fraser, Adjutant, 4th Cavalry Staff Officer and Field Force; Lieutenant Westmacott, 23rd Bengal Native Infantry, doing duty 4th Cavalry, H. C.; Lieutenant Johnson, Adjutant, 1st Cavalry, H. C.; Lieu

My best thanks are due for their intelligence and devotion to duty, and for the assistance I have at all times received from them.

8. I have the honour to annex casualty rolls of both men and horses.

I have, &c.,

W. A. ORR, Major.

No. 9.

Lieutenant H. C. Dowker, Commanding 1st Cavalry, Hyderabad Contingent, to the Staff Officer, Hyderabad, Contingent Field Force.

SIR,

Camp, Calpee, May 25, 1858. AGREEABLY to instructions conveyed to me this day, I have the honor to report, that upon the near approach of the force on Calpee, I was sent out with a troop to skirmish. The skirmishers on the extreme left reported to me, that there were some 300 men in a tomb. I immediately informed Colonel Wetherall of this, and was desired by Major Orr to join in the pursuit then ordered. On our nearing the tomb, we saw two or three sepoys trying to escape; these were cut up. Stragglers now came in sight, and proceeding a short distance further, the retreating enemy came in view. I proceeded with my men to the right of the main road, and cut up some 25 Bengal sepoys. After proceeding some three miles, 2 guns were seen; on our charging them, a slight fire was opened upon us by infantry in support; but the main body of infantry, some two or three hundred yards in rear of the guns, tenant Partridge, 23rd Bengal Native Infantry, doing duty 5th Infantry, H. C.; Surgeon Orr, 4th Cavalry and Senior Surgeon Field Force, H. C.; Assistant-Surgeon Sanderson, 1st Cavalry, H,C.; Assistant-Surgeon Burn, 5th Infantry, H. C.