India – Sikh War Goojerat 1849 Article and archive of Lt Col Joseph Bradshaw. An in depth report of the battle of Goojerat during the second Sikh war, includes the archive of letters and documents of Lt Col Joseph Bradshaw who saw action at Goojerat against war with the Sikhs. Joseph Bradshaw was commissioned an Ensign by purchase in the 37th Foot on 12 May 1825. Then serving with the 60th Rifles, he attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel by purchase on 27 August 1841. In the 2nd Sikh War, Lieutenant-Colonel Bradshaw commanded the 1st Battalion 60th Rifles during the second siege operations at Mooltan. He was present at the battle of Goojerat and was with the force in pursuit of the Sikh Army until its surrender at Rawalpindi. He then commanded a Brigade west of the Indus in pursuit of the Afghan Army beyond the Khyber Pass. He was then in command of the Field Force during operations against the Hill Tribes in the Eusofzye Country on 11 and 14 December 1849, when the enemy was heavily defeated. Bradshaw then commanded the advance guard, to and from Kohat, in the expedition against the Afridi Tribes in February 1850. Awarded the C.B. on 9 June 1849 for services in the Sikh War, he died at Kussowlie on 18 October 1851. There are approx 61 items in total including: 1851 handwritten letter on behalf of The Military Secretary to Mrs Bradshaw enquiring if she is aware of the death of Lieut Bradshaw – with stamped envelope1851 handwritten letter Mjr General Forster offering condolences 1854 handwritten letter on behalf of Sir John Kirkland re Lt Bradshaws Estate. 1854 handwritten letter from solicitors enquiring to whereabouts of 4 missing parcels sent by Lieut Bradshaw to India before his death. 1851 handwritten letter from Adjutant general’s Office HM Forces India on behalf of Lt Col Dennis expressing condolences and much more, would require in-depth research.