History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 3 (of 3) Third Edition

CHAPTER II.

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[January-April: 1842.]

The Halt at Peshawur—Position of Brigadier Wild—His Difficulties —Conduct of the Sikhs—Attempt on Ali-Musjid—Failure of the Brigade—Arrival of General Pollock—State of the Force—Affairs at Jellalabad—Correspondence between Sale and Pollock 34