part of Lockhart's post (78th Highlanders), directed against a battery of the enemy known as Phillips' garden battery (opposed to our south-east angle ), with the object of capturing their guns. In consequence of the paucity of men sent, not exceeding 120, the party were unable to accomplish their object, and were obliged to return after spiking two guns.
The guard-house (since demolished ) was built in a crescent shape outside the gate, and, not being within the line of defences, afforded shelter to the enemy in their attacks on Aitken's, Fayrer's and the Financial posts. On the 28th September, Lieutenant Alexander, one of the few surviving Artillery Officers, while walking on the road outside the Baillie Guard Gate, was killed by a round shot.
D.—DR. FAYRER'S HOUSE.
Is described as a very extensive lower-roomed building with a flat roof, protected by sand-bags all round, behind which the inmates were enabled to keep up a fire upon the enemy. There was also a large tykhana beneath, which served as a shelter for the ladies.
This post was defended by a party of sepoy pensioners, under the command of Captain Weston, Superintendent of the Military Police. It was commanded by the Clock Tower, and was much exposed to the enemy's fire. A 9-pounder, loaded with grape, was placed in front of the building. in a north-easterly direction, to command the Baillie Guard Gate.
It was here that Sir Henry Lawrence breathed his last, on 4th July, after removal from the Residency. Here also Sir James Outram, with his staff, fixed their headquarters on the arrival of Havelock's relieving force.
E.—SAUNDERS’ (FINANCIAL POST).
The road ran below this garrison, which was a large and extensive building of two stories, on low ground, being separated from Dr. Fayrer's house by a lane, across which was erected a barricade. There were two verandahs to the house, both were barricaded with furniture and boxes. It communicated with the Residency through the Post Office (being commanded by two 18-pounders and a 9-pounder at the latter place) and was garrisoned by a party of the 32nd Regiment and Uncovenanted Civilians, under command of Captain Saunders, 41st Native Infantry.
It is described as a most uncomfortable position, both to hold and approach; for the only way of reaching it was by sliding down a steep and slippery descent in the rear of the building, which descent was completely exposed to
