. V. R. I. : Queen Victoria, her life and empire. aucasus and in the country about Kars, in Asia , defended by General Williams, capitulated, after along and most gallant defence. The garrison consistedentirely of Turkish troops, led by a few English peace celebrations showed the joy of the people inthe conclusion of the war which had brought terrible suf-fering on the army in the Crimea, but had finished in vic-tory, leaving Britain with a force far larger and better thanbefore. The return of the Guards through the Londonstreets to their barracks was a most moving sight
. V. R. I. : Queen Victoria, her life and empire. aucasus and in the country about Kars, in Asia , defended by General Williams, capitulated, after along and most gallant defence. The garrison consistedentirely of Turkish troops, led by a few English peace celebrations showed the joy of the people inthe conclusion of the war which had brought terrible suf-fering on the army in the Crimea, but had finished in vic-tory, leaving Britain with a force far larger and better thanbefore. The return of the Guards through the Londonstreets to their barracks was a most moving sight. Inthe parks hundreds of thousands watched great displaysof fireworks, and the Russian cannon taken were distrib-uted as war trophies to all the great towns. Aldershothas since been regularly maintained as the exercise groundof a considerable force, where regiments from all parts ofthe kingdom may receive good military instruction. Thefleet was augmented; all forces by sea and land weregiven improved rifled small-arms. Fortifications at the 230. THE QUEEN IN 185I STIRRING TIMES OF PEACE AND WAR great seaports were commenced, and the alliance withFrance guaranteed peace between ourselves and our mostpowerful and most jealous neighbor. The following letters from Queen Victoria to an intimatepersonal friend refer to the period of the Crimean War: Buckingham Pai^ace, February i, 1854. The Prince was very much touched by your very kindexpressions, which we both value much. I have alwaysloved you greatly, but your admiration for, and apprecia-tion of, my beloved husband, has naturally greatly in-creased this feeling. How very gratifying and satisfac-tory was the reference concerning this subject [vindicationof the Prince] in the two Houses last night. Buckingham Palace, March 28, understand there is doubt as to the burial of poorGilbert Grosvenor, which must make his loss doubly dis-tressing to his poor parents. Under the circumstances Iwill not ask you to come to dinner, alt
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