APPENDICES. APPENDIX A. (See page 11.) JOONUG AND THE RANA OF KOOYNTAL. The following letters will best explain themselves; they were written with reference to the time when Colonel Keith Young and his family, with many others, went to Joonug, in May, and placed themselves under the protection of the Rana of Kooyntal. All the British and loyal Native troops had been ordered from Simla, which was left entirely unprotected. ROBERT MONTGOMERY, ESQ., Judicial Commissioner, Punjab, to Lieutenant H. PASKE, the OFFICIATING SECRETARY to the CHIEF COMMISSIONER for the Punjab. No. 431. SIR, I have the honour to forward to you in original, for the perusal of the Chief Commissioner of the Punjab, the accompanying letter, dated 23rd instant, from Colonel Keith Young, Judge-Advocate General of the Army, bringing to notice the services rendered by the Rana of Kooyntal to certain ladies and gentlemen who sought his protection during the panic at Simla, and to recommend that the Rana's services may be acknowledged in some suitable way by the Chief Commissioner. (Signed) ROBERT Montgomery, Judicial Commissioner. LAHORE, 30th December 1857. Ordered that a copy of the above be forwarded to Colonel Keith Young, Judge-Advocate General, for his information. Colonel KEITH YOUNG to ROBERT MONTGOMERY, ESQ., Commissioner. CAMP, ALLYGHUR, 23rd December 1857. MY DEAR SIR,-Understanding that it is the wish of the Chief Commissioner and yourself that Native chiefs subordinate to the Punjab Government, who have exerted themselves during the late troublous times to protect our countrymen and countrywomen, should not go unrewarded, I take the liberty of bringing to your notice the very praiseworthy conduct of the Rana of Kooyntal, and I may add that I write at the request of others, who consider themselves indebted to the Rana, as well as on my own account. Enclosed is a copy of a paper that was given to him on the occasion of our visit to Joonug, the capital of his little territory. It may be said, perhaps, that little credit is due to the Rana, as there was no sufficient reason for any one to leave Simla. This, however, were it actually so, makes his behaviour not the less meritorious. But subsequent events have shown that danger was to be seriously apprehended; and before I determined on leaving Simla, which was not till the day after the Nusseree battalion was known to be in a state of open mutiny, I personally consulted the chief civil and military authorities-Lord William Hay and Major-General Penny-and was told by them that all who could leave Simla ought to do so. General Penny himself left the same day, and in the evening I, with my family and nearly all the remaining residents of that part of Simla where I was living-Colonel and Mrs Greathed, Mrs Hallifax, and Mrs Daly was hospitably received and sheltered for the night at the Rana's house at Simla, which we left early in the morning for Joonug. This will serve to show that the Rana was not indifferent in the matter; he was ready at Simla to assist us to the utmost, and at Joonug all his available resources were placed at our disposal. I may mention that besides those whose signatures are attached to the enclosed paper, I observed at Joonug several whose names have been omitted to be recorded-Mrs Nicoll and family, Mr Campbell (late Commissioner) and Mrs Campbell, Mrs Cholmondely, Mrs Annersley and family, and others—to all of whom I am sure it will be gratifying to find that the conduct of the Rana has been suitably acknowledged by Government.-I am, &c., (Signed) KEITH YOUNG (Lieutenant-Colonel), Judge-Advocate General. ROBERT MONTGOMERY, Esq., Commissioner. Enclosure in Colonel KEITH YOUNG'S Letter to Mr R. MONTGOMERY. TO RANA SANSAR SAIN, Rana of Kooyntal. JOONUG, Tuesday, 19th May 1857. We, the undersigned, cannot leave Joonug without expressing to you our sense of the valuable kindness and assistance we have received from you during a time of great general excitement at Simla-when you voluntarily came forward and offered us all your generous protection, which we have enjoyed for several days past, and for which we all feel most grateful. (Signed) A. Penny, Major-General. Thos. Quin, Lt.-Col., and Family. H. G. H. Burnside, Capt., H.M. 61st Regiment. J. E. Copeland, Lt., 10th Light Cavalry. J. H. Inglefield, Lt., 39th N. I. J. A. Nisbett, M.D., Asst. Surgeon, Simla. Chas. Harding, Asst. Ex. Off. Mrs Harding. J. W. Lawrie, Head Clerk Qr.-Master-General's Office. Keith Young, Lt.-Col., J.-A. General, and Family. E. H. Greathed, Lt. Col., and Mrs Greathed. Mrs Hallifax. John Thomas and Family, Adjt.-General's Office. Lt. Col. Colyear, and Family of five. Mrs Dean Shute. Reginald Ouseley, Capt., 34th N. I. Mrs Ouseley. Mrs Scott. Francis Peake. R. Hay. Captain and Mrs Andrews, Bengal Army. M. De Baleguer, placé dans l'Inde sous les auspices de sa ROBERT MONTGOMERY, ESQ., Judicial Commissioner for the Punjab, to Colonel KEITH YOUNG, Judge-Advocate General of the Army. LAHORE, 15th January 1858. SIR,-In continuation of my docket (No. 4501) of the 30th ultimo, I have the honour to forward for your information the annexed copy of a communication from the Officiating Secretary to the Chief Commissioner, intimating how it has been proposed to reward the Rana of Kooyntal for the services rendered by him to certain residenters of Simla, who had sought his protection during the recent disturbances.I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant, (Signed) R. MONTGOMERY, Judicial Commissioner. Lieutenant EDWARD H. PASKE, Officiating Secretary to the Chief Commissioner for the Punjab, to ROBERT MONTGOMERY, Esq., Judicial Commissioner for the Punjab. LAHORE, 11th January 1858. SIR,-In reply to your letter (No. 431) of the 30th ultimo, suggesting that some suitable acknowledgment should be made for the services lately rendered by the Rana of Kooyntal, I am directed to inform you that previous to the receipt of your letter, the Chief Commissioner had recommended to the Supreme Government, that the unpaid balance of a fine formerly imposed on the Rana for misconduct, and amounting to four thousand rupees, should be remitted as a reward for his services. The original enclosures of your letter are herewith returned.—I have, &c., (Signed) EDWARD Paske, Officiating Secretary to the Chief Commissioner. APPENDIX B. (See page 31.) ESCAPE OF SIR THEOPHILUS METCALFE. The following account of Sir Theophilus Metcalfe's escape was nar rated by Lieutenant Wilberforce, of the 52nd Light Infantry: 'Sir Theophilus Metcalfe accompanied our regiment to show us the best way through the city on the day of the attack on Delhi. Twice have I, Lieutenant Wilberforce, heard Sir Theophilus Metcalfe tell the story of his wonderful escape-at our mess table, and in a London drawing-room. 'When the Mutiny broke out in Delhi, Sir Theophilus Metcalfe stuck to his post until almost too late; it was not until the rebel cavalry were at the house that he escaped from a side-door, and, mounting his horse -which, owing to the forethought of his servants, stood ready saddledrode away to seek for safety. His escape was soon noticed, and he was chased by the troopers; they gained upon him, and he realised that he must be captured. At this juncture he saw a man on the road; he told him that he was being pursued, and asked if he could suggest a way of escape. Sir Theophilus Metcalfe's own words were: "The man, on this, showed me a cave by the side of the road, and told me to enter, saying he would save me if he could. He took my horse some little distance down the road, and then returned to near the entrance of the cave. My pursuers were not far behind, for I heard their horses coming along; then I heard them interrogate my friend as to whether he had seen |