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as to obtain
for
my confidence
ATL
and good opinion, and with ardent and zealous attachment to his profession. He possesses great natural abilities, so much improved
by
Application, as to qualify him for the appointments, alluded to in his Memorial, the duties of which he discharged much to my satisfaction, and it will afford gratification if this testimony of his
my
conduct, should be at all conducive
towards the attainment of the favour he solicits.
I remain, Sir, (Signed) I. McCombe,
Coll Comy. 14th Foot.
(True Copy)
176
Meerut, Upper Provinces of Bengal, Presidency, 1st October, 1886.
My dear Colonel,
I
trouble
you
The Letter I am about to
with, has for its object, the introduction to your favour and notice, of Lieut: Caine, who has been transferred from the 14th Foot to the Buffs, upon the augmentation of the Latter Regiment.
My recommendation of this officer is founded upon four years' knowledge of his Conduct and merits - and these have been so favourably impressed on my mind, that I can venture to congratulate you, upon the acquisition you have made to your Regiment, by Lieut: Caine's appointment
Colonel Stewart