POLLOCK, Sir George (1786-1876). Field Marshal.
Long Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Peter (?Lawrie), 4 pages 4to, Cape of Good Hope, 25 August 1846.
Thanking him for having (as he supposed) been instrumental in his being given the freedom of the City of London, reminiscing at length on the Afghan campaigns of 1842 and the importance of his own part in them, and discussing his health which might prevent his returning to India.

'... I had four general Actions with the Enemy (including my passage through the Khyber Pass). The Enemy always greatly outnumbering me; and besides other small Affairs, I ordered & directed the number of Troops for the attack of the Shinwarries ... I re-occupied Cabool and brought away upwards of 40 Pieces of Ordnance. I planted the British Colors on the Balla Hissa; and send a force (in opposition to the recorded protest of General Nott) to release not only the British but many native prisoners. I also released and brought away about 500 Cripples - unable to walk - frost bitten and otherwise maimed ... General Nott joined me two days after I had reached Cabul. ...'

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