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and the Commissariat Department instructed
the Transports-
guide
I merely point this fact
But as some
A
provision
such and
such
persons
to the Officers of the Quarter-Master-General's Department, but I am aware
that it cannot be binding
in all
Cases and
that for non-Commissioned Officers
and
Privates (whether Europeans or Natives)
arrangements must
be made for victualling
them on
board by the Commissariat
Department, under Your Lordships'
directions.
For I should not consider it safe
to trust to the Ship's Provisions.
A prudent
way
is made (as far as
my recollection
serves me)
in India & is for the
full
length of the passage.
to be calculated
And
in the first
place, by such
proceeding to such Ship for so many days
When European Proops
brought from England
and
... Sent to
India
Charter Party at so
... Lordship
Indenture is frequently
"entered into
but I do
not see how that
can be done
from China, where the
Supplies
of
Government
are only in the hands
I may take this occasion to acquaint
Your Lordship, that I have reason
to know from positive authority that every Tour of Expense that has been hitherto
incurred