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The Life of Sir David Baird
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ...answer to his letter of 18th October approving of the Earl of Cavan's action in blending the two armies, and stating that he had forwarded the whole correspondence to the Commander-in-Chief. Lord Cavan now determined to move some units of the Indian army, and issued orders for the 10th and 61st Regiments to march to Alexandria. He also asked General Baird where he would prefer to remain himself. In reply, Baird thanked Lord Cavan for offering him a choice, but said that...
The Life of Sir David Baird (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from The Life of Sir David Baird When I was stationed at Bangalore with my regiment, I paid several visits to Seringapatam, and then, quite naturally, I tried to find out what I could about Sir David Baird. There have been few more dramatic events than the three visits of Baird to Seringapatam - first as a prisoner, then as a brigadier, and lastly as the leader of the storming party. Another curious circumstance is the manner in which Sir David so frequently met the Duke of Wellington and Sir Home Popham on active service, and it is strange that his old regiment (the 71st) should have served under him in the capture of the Cape, and should have taken part in the Corunna campaign. On ...
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