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'Remarks on the Bashi-Bazouks and other irregulars; including brief reflections on the present war. With a sketch of General William Ferguson Beatson, organiser of the Bashi-Bazouks during the Crimean campaign' by Colonel William Ferguson Beatson Laurie [‎back-i] (23/24)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (10 folios). It was created in 1877. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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the Cavalry so as to ensure effectually, for the future, the most perfect
efficiency attainable.
“ In the event of these suggestions meeting with the approval of the
Most Noble the Governor-General-in-Council, I am to observe that
Major W. F. Beatson, late Brigadier in the Army of his Highness the
Nizam, whose return from furlough is shortly expected, appears to His
Excellency, from his long experience, a fit Officer to investigate into
the state of the Irregular Cavalry, and to prepare such rules and
regulations as may conduce to its perfect organisation.”
No. 6.
“ Bryanstone Square,
“ iith July, i860.
“ The Turkish Ambassador presents his compliments to General
Beatson, and begs to inform him, in reply to his note of yesterday,
that the document therewith and herewith enclosed is a or
Diploma, dated the 2nd Decade of the month of Redjeb, 1272 (3rd
Decade of March, 1855), conferring upon General Beatson the Nishan
Iftihar for Military services rendered to the Imperial Ottoman Govern
ment.”
Printed by John B. Day, “Savoy Steam Pres*.," 3, Savoy Street, Strand.

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The volume comprises information about the Bashi-Bazouks and other irregulars including the following:

remarks – discusses the notoriety and character of the Bashi-Bazouks, and their involvement in the Bulgarian atrocities during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877. A brief assessment of Turkish and Russian military is included, alongside a summary of current British interests in Asia Minor, and the involvement of William Ferguson Beatson with the Bashi-Bazouks during the Crimean War (1853-1856);
Egypt – notes British interest in the country, and the announcement of intentions to send a force from India to occupy and hold Egypt in the event of an attack;
the Turkish Irregulars – notes the use and advantage of using large irregular forces;
Major-General W F Beatson – provides a biography of the man with remarks on his character, and details of his military career;
papers relating to General Beatson's Indian Career - contains extracts, an inscription, and a quote dated 1848-1860.

The front cover (f 1) contains an inscription to General Sir Garnet Wolseley (who served in the Crimea Campaign) with the author's compliments, dated July 1877.

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1 volume (10 folios)

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 12; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

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English in Latin script

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Reference: IOR/L/MIL/17/16/19
Title: 'Remarks on the Bashi-Bazouks and other irregulars; including brief reflections on the present war. With a sketch of General William Ferguson Beatson, organiser of the Bashi-Bazouks during the Crimean campaign' by Colonel William Ferguson Beatson Laurie
Pages: back-i
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