1875 Embarkation Artillery &Horses BY Railway Trains India

On January 8th the Serapis sailed at 3 P.M., and after a voyage of 36 days arrived at Bombay.
The 13th Hussars accordingly marched via Cawnpore, Etah, and Alligurh, to that city to take part in the maneuvers. On arriving at the Camp on December 14, 1875, the regiment was attached to the 3rd Division, under the command of Major-General the Hon. A. E. Hardinge, C.B.

It will be remembered that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (King Edward VII.) was paying a visit to India at this time. From the 14th December to the 19th of January 1876 the 13th Hussars were engaged in the field maneuvers at the Camp of Exercise.

On the 12th of January the regiment was inspected by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
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