marched on June 9th from Kálpi, and on the 19th of the same month the Gwalior State was restored to their prince.'
The Government of India was more than satisfied at the result; and immediate steps were taken to make known its approval. A telegram from the President in Council was sent to all stations, at Lord Canning's desire, requesting that 'the news may be spread through every part of the Deccan, and all Southern and Eastern India, and that the restoration of our brave and faithful ally Sindhia through British arms may be loudly proclaimed.' At the same time, a public notification was issued at Calcutta, ordering a 'royal salute' to be fired at every large town in India to celebrate the event.
The feeling amongst Anglo-Indians generally was fairly reflected in a letter written by a correspondent at Gwalior to the public press in June, 1858. After mentioning that Sir Hugh Rose was about to leave for Bombay, to take command of the Poona Division, the writer said: 'His career has been a glorious one, and is worthily crowned by the capture of Gwalior and the utter defeat of the rebels here. His position is the proudest that any General has occupied in this country for many a long day.'
Nor were his services forgotten at home. He was created a G.C.B. and appointed to the Colonelcy of the 45th Regiment. His name was also mentioned in the vote of thanks, passed in both Houses of Parliament, to the troops engaged in the Mutiny Campaign; on which
