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5924258 Lady Sale and her daughters Interview with General Sale (litho) by Sly, Richard Evan (fl.1852); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Lady Sale and her daughters Interview with General Sale.
Lithograph by and after RIchard Evain Sly, published, 1844 circa.
Lady Florentia Sale (1790-1853), was the wife of Major-General Sir Robert Henry Sale, the defender of Jalalabad during the 1st Afghan War (1839-1842). Lady Sale accompanied the 116 miles retreat of the British from Kabul back to Jalalabad in 1842. After witnessing much bloodshed and nursing the wounded, she was eventually captured and imprisoned. She was finally released in September 1842 by Major-General Sir George Pollocks force. Her husband accompanied the latter and rescued Lady Sale and their daughter in person after advancing into hostile territory at the head of a detachment of cavalry. Lady Sale kept a diary during the retreat and her subsequent nine months of captivity, which was published to critical acclaim in 1843. Dubbed the soldiers wife par excellence by The Times, she was also known as the Grenadier in Petticoats by her husbands fellow officers.); © National Army Museum
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This lithograph, titled "Lady Sale and her daughters Interview with General Sale" captures a poignant moment in history. Created by Richard Evan Sly around 1844, this print showcases Lady Florentia Sale and her daughters during their meeting with General Robert Henry Sale. Lady Florentia Sale was the wife of Major-General Sir Robert Henry Sale, renowned for his defense of Jalalabad during the 1st Afghan War. The lithograph depicts Lady Sale's courageous journey alongside British forces as they retreated from Kabul to Jalalabad in 1842. Witnessing unimaginable bloodshed and tending to wounded soldiers, she eventually fell into enemy hands and endured nine months of captivity. Released in September 1842 by Major-General Sir George Pollocks' force, Lady Sale's rescue was orchestrated by her husband himself. Leading a detachment of cavalry through hostile territory, he reunited with his beloved wife and daughter amidst great danger. Known as the Grenadier in Petticoats among her husband's fellow officers, Lady Florentia kept a diary throughout the retreat and captivity which garnered critical acclaim upon its publication in 1843. Her remarkable story earned her recognition as an exemplary soldier's wife par excellence by The Times. This lithograph not only commemorates Lady Florentia Sale's bravery but also serves as a testament to the resilience of women who played integral roles during times of conflict. It is a powerful reminder that behind every heroic act lies untold stories waiting to be discovered.
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