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ROBERTS
(Frederick, Earl, 1832-1914, V.C., K.G., 'Roberts of Kandahar', Field Marshal)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph Salutation and Subscription to the Revd. Hubert G. Stanley
sending his regards to James Baker, who you say served throughout the Indian Mutiny. I am afraid he must have mistaken me for someone else because I was never in the Light Horse; however, as he is a Mutiny veteran, I am only too glad to do anything I can to help to cheer him up... 1 side 4to., Veteran's Relief Fund headed paper, Englemere, Ascot, 19th March
Item Date: 1908
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Background
Roberts fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, seeing action during the siege and capture of Delhi where he was slightly wounded, and found a dying John Nicholson amidst the chaos of the battle. He was then present at the relief of Lucknow where, as Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General, he was attached to the staff of Sir Colin Campbell, Commander-in-Chief, India. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for actions on 2nd January 1858 at Khudaganj.
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