THE END OF THE RUSSIAN WAR.
Home events during the war—Sympathy of Her Majesty with her
Crimean soldiers—Badges of distinction added to the
Colours—Inactivity of the Allies after the fall of
Sevastopol—Expeditions against the Russian coast—Sir W.
Codrington succeeds Sir J. Simpson as Commander of the
Forces—The winter of 1855-56—Negotiations for a peace, which is
concluded, March 30th—Events after the cessation of
hostilities—A British cemetery in the Crimea—Embarkation and
return home—The Crimean Guards Brigade at Aldershot; visit of
Her Majesty the Queen—Move to London, and cordial reception
there—Distribution of the Victoria Cross—Summary of events
connected with the war—Losses—Appointment of H.R.H. the Duke of
Cambridge as Commander-in-Chief, and of Major-General Lord
Rokeby to command the Brigade of Guards 267