History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 3 (of 3) Third Edition
CHAPTER II.
[April-June: 1842.]
The Halt at Jellalabad—Positions of Pollock and Nott—Lord Ellenborough—Opening Measures of his Administration—Departure for Allahabad—His Indecision—The Withdrawal Orders—Their Effects—The “Missing Letter”—Negotiations for the Release of the Prisoners 189