being wholly different from the issues to Europeans,
Subordinate officers of the Madras Commissariat accompanies the Detachment and a supply of provisions to the extent that can be received on board.
Paras 546 are on the subject of funds for the pay of the Detachments. Col. McLeod's Suggestions seem very judicious and I have no doubt you will kindly cause them to be acceded to, so far as may lay in your power.
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The suggestion contained in the 11 Para of Col: McLeod's letter will, I doubt not, meet your sanction and that some passage will be provided for all men of the Detachment obliged to quit under medical Certificate.
In Conclusion, I beg to recommend the whole party now proceeding to China to Your Excellency's care and attention, feeling assured that in Lt. Major Cazalet of 24th M.M. I. who commands it, You will find a most able