Dispatches from Malakand 18 July 1890 - LAF - NWF Campaign

Dispatches from Malakand

18 July 1890

FROM: General McGuinness, Commander Chitral Field Force

TO: Lt. Gnl. Sir Bindon Blood, C-in-C Rawalpindi

Dear General Blood. 1st Brigade has reached Malakand unmolested and have set up a cantonment in the vicinity.  We eagerly await the arrival of our 2nd Brigade commanded by newly promoted General Hall. 

They have left Jalala and are marching to Dargai. 

Our scouts report much activity in the surrounding hills, especially behind us. I fear General Hall may be in for some sticky business. 

      1st Brigade Cantonment in the vicinity of Malakand.        

                           A scout from the Corp of Guides. 

Pathans in the Hills watching the 1st Brigade set up the cantonment.