History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 2 (of 3) Third Edition
CHAPTER I.
[December, 1841.]
Preparations for the Retreat—Evacuation of the Balla Hissar—Progress of the Negotiations—Continued Delay—Variations of the Treaty—Designs of the Envoy—Overtures of Mahomed Akbar Khan—Death of Sir William Macnaghten—His Character 286