The Chitral Expedition.
[United Press Association.] Calcutta, April -25. When Colonel Kelly reached Yog.izo on Friday, twelve miles from Chitral, Dr Robertson intimated that the bosicers had fled. The garrison of the fort had lost a third of its strength since the sei^e began, 39 being killed and 62 wounded. Dr Hobertson and Captain Campbell were both severely wounded. Lieutenant Gurdon is safe. The highest praise is awarded Col. Kelly for his brilliant march in the face of the greatest difh'oultics. Colonel Greatacre is now crossing the Lowari Pass, 10,000 feet high.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIX, Issue 97, 26 April 1895, Page 2
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92The Chitral Expedition. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIX, Issue 97, 26 April 1895, Page 2
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