themselves from those who attacked Lord Lucan's Division,
and charged the 93d Highlanders, who immediately
advanced to the crest of the hill and opened their fire,
which forced the Russian cavalry to give way and turn
to their left, after which they made an attempt to turn
the right flank of the 93d, having observed the flight of
the Turks who were placed there, upon which the
Grenadiers of the 93d, under Captain Ross, were
wheeled up to their right and fired on the enemy,
which manœuvre completely discomfited them.

"During the rest of the day the troops under my
command received no further molestation from the
Russians. I beg to call Lord Raglan's attention to the
gallantry and eagerness of the 93d Highlanders under
Lieutenant-Colonel Ainslie, of which probably his Lordship
was an eye-witness; as well as the admirable
conduct of Captain Barker and the officers of the field-
battery under his orders, who made most excellent
practice against the Russian cavalry and artillery while
within range.—I have, &c, COLIN CAMPBELL, Major-
General."

The Earl of Lucan's report, respecting the cavalry
division, is as follows:—

                                     "Balaklava, Oct. 27.
"My Lord,—I have the honour to report that the
cavalry division under my command was seriously
engaged with the enemy on the 25th inst., during the
greater part of which day it was under a heavy fire;
that it made a most triumphant charge against a very
superior number of the enemy's cavalry, and an attack
upon batteries which, for daring and gallantry, could
not be exceeded, The loss, however, in officers, men,
and horses, has been most severe.

"From half-past 6 in the morning, when the Horse
Artillery first opened fire, till the enemy had possessed
itself of all the different forts, the cavalry, constantly
changing their positions, continued giving all the
support they could to the Turkish troops, though much
exposed to the fire of heavy guns and riflemen, when
they took post on the left of the second line of redoubts
by an order from your Lordship.

''The Heavy Brigade had soon to return to the
support of the troops defending Balaklava, and was
fortunate enough in being at hand when a large force of
Russian cavalry was descending the hill. I immediately
ordered Brigadier-General Scarlett to attack with the
Scots Greys and Enniskillen Dragoons, and had his
attack supported in second line by the 5th Dragoon
Guards, and by a flank attack of the 4th Dragoon Guards.

"Under every disadvantage of ground, these eight
small squadrons succeeded in defeating and dispersing
a body of cavalry estimated at three times their number
and more.

"The Heavy Brigade having now joined the Light
Brigade, the division took up a position with a view of
supporting an attack upon the heights, when, being
instructed to make a rapid advance to our front, to
prevent the enemy carrying the guns lost by the Turkish
troops in the morning, I ordered the Light Brigade to
advance in two lines, and supported them with the
Heavy Brigade. This attack of the Light Cavalry was
very brilliant and daring; exposed to a fire from heavy
batteries on their front and two flanks, they advanced
unchecked until they reached the batteries of the enemy,
and cleared them of their gunners, and only retired
when they found themselves engaged with a very
superior force of cavalry in the rear. Major-General
the Earl of Cardigan led this attack in the most gallant
and intrepid manner; and his Lordship has expressed
himself to me as admiring in the highest degree the
courage and zeal of every officer, non-commissioned
officer, and man who assisted.

"The Heavy Brigade advanced to the support of the
attack under a very galling fire from the batteries and
infantry in a redoubt, and acted with most perfect
steadiness, and in a manner to deserve all praise.

"The losses, my Lord, it grieves me to state, have
been very great indeed, and, I fear, will be much felt by
your Lordship.

"I cannot too strongly recommend to your Lordship
the two General-officers commanding the brigades, all
the officers in command of regiments, as also the
divisional and brigade staffs; indeed, the conduct of
every individual, of every rank, I feel to be deserving of
my entire praise, and, I hope, of your Lordship's
approbation.

"The conduct of the Royal Horse Artillery troop,
first under the command of Captain Maude, and, after
that officer was severely wounded, of Captain Shakespear,
was most meritorious and praiseworthy. I received
from those officers every possible assistance during the
time they respectively commanded.—I have.&c, LUCAN,
Lieutenant-General Commanding Cavalry Division."

Another despatch from Lord Raglan also dated the
28th October, relates to the Russian attack on the 26th.

"My Lord Duke,—I have nothing particular to
report to your Grace respecting the operations of the
siege since I wrote to you on the 23rd inst., the fire has
been somewhat less constant, and our casualties have
been fewer, though I regret to say that Captain Childers,
a very promising officer of the Royal Artillery, was
killed on the evening of the 23rd, and I have just heard
that Major Dalton, of the 49th, of whom Lieutenant-
General Sir De Lacy Evans entertained a very high
opinion, was killed in the trenches last night.

"The enemy moved out of Sebastopol on the 26th with
a large force of infantry, cavalry, and artillery—amounting,
it is said, to 6,000 or 7,000 men—and attacked the
left of the Second Division, commanded by Lieutenant-
General Sir De Lacy Evans, who speedily and energetically
repulsed them, assisted by one of the batteries of
the First Division, and some guns of the Light Division,
and supported by the Brigade of Guards and by several
regiments of the Fourth Division, and in rear by the
French Division commanded by General Bosquet, who
was most eager in his desire to give him every aid.

"I have the honour to transmit a copy of Sir De
Lacy Evans' report, which I am sure your Grace will
read with the highest satisfaction, and I beg to recommend
the officers whom he particularly mentions to
your protection.

"Captain Bayley, of the 30th, Captain Atcherley, of
the same regiment, and Lieutenant Conolly, of the 49th,
all of whom are severely wounded, appear to have
greatly distinguished themselves.

"I cannot speak in too high terms of the manner in
which Lieutenant-General Sir De Lacy Evans met this
very serious attack. I had not the good fortune to
witness it myself, being in front of Balaklava at the time it
commenced, and having only reached his position as the
affair ceased, but I am certain I speak the sentiments of
all who witnessed the operation in saying that nothing
could have been better managed, and that the greatest
credit is due to the Lieutenant-General, whose services
and conduct I have before had to bring under your
Grace's notice.

"I enclose the return of the losses the army has
sustained since the 22nd.—RAGLAN."

The following is the report of General De Lacy Evans;
dated the 27th of October.

"My Lord,—Yesterday the enemy attacked this
division with several columns of infantry, supported by
artillery. Their cavalry did not come to the front.
Their masses, covered by large bodies of skirmishers,
advanced with much apparent confidence. The division
immediately formed line in advance of our camp, the
left under Major-General Pennefather, the right under
Brigadier-General Adams. Lieutenant-Colonel
Fitzmayer and the Captains of Batteries (Turner and Yates)
promptly posted their guns and opened fire upon the
enemy.

"Immediately on the cannonade being heard, the
Duke of Cambridge brought up to our support the
brigade of Guards under Major-General Bentinck,
with a battery under Lieutenant-Colonel Dacres. His
Royal Highness took post in advance of our right to
secure that flank, and rendered me throughout the
most effective and important assistance. General
Bosquet, with similar promptitude, and from a greater
distance, approached our position with five French
battalions. Sir G. Cathcart hastened to us with a
regiment of Rifles, and Sir G. Brown pushed forward
two guns in co-operation by our left.

"The enemy came on at first rapidly, assisted by
their guns on the Mound-hill. Our pickets, then
chiefly of the 49th and 30th regiments, resisted them