Biographical studies written while the author was employed as director of records to the government of India in examining the ancient records in the archives at Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. They are now recast and republished.

"The memoirs of Donald Stewart and Lockhart were printed in 'Blackwood's Magazine' under the title of 'Two great soldiers'."

The Duke of Wellington -- Sir Charles Napier -- Sir Herbert B. Edwards -- Sir Thomas Munro -- Sir David Baird and a forgotten Indian expedition to Egypt -- General John Jacob -- Sir Donald Stewart and Sir William Lockhart -- Field-Marshal Lord Roberts -- Index.