HL Deb 15 February 1858 vol 148 c1364
THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE

After the circumstances which every one knows have taken place at Cawnpore, great doubts and uncertainty have been felt in some quarters as to the real merits of the arrangements taken by the officer in command there. I have been anxiously waiting for some statement from India to clear up these doubts; and, as a statement has come to hand most satisfactory with regard to that officer, I am sure your Lordships will rejoice with me that my gallant friend, Sir Colin Campbell, has exonerated General Windham from all blame. I am afraid, however, that blame is imputed to some other quarter. The case will, no doubt, receive every consideration by the Commander in Chief in India, who will dispose of it with his usual tact and judgment. I have received a letter from Sir Colin Campbell, which, in the handsomest manner, exonerates General Windham from all blame; and I have reason to believe that Sir Colin is likely to recommend him for a higher command than that which he now holds.