Sir Henry Havelock's telescope, 1857

November 30, 1857

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Bahadur Shah II 1837–1857
Sir Henry Havelock's telescope, 1857
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Made by George Dollond, London. Sir Henry Havelock carried this brass and leather telescope during the War of Independence (1857-1859). He used it when his relief force fought its way into the Lucknow Residency compound in September 1857. Major-General Sir James Outram, who by rights should have assumed command, accompanied him. Instead, Outram agreed to serve under Havelock's command. Their force was only sufficient to reinforce the garrison and the siege continued until Sir Colin Campbell's arrival in November 1857. Havelock died of dysentery on 29 November 1857, a few days after the siege was lifted. NAM Accession Number NAM. 1963-10-215-1 Location National Army Museum, Study collection Mughal Library
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