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For Day before
you
the
arrangements which I consider should be made with reference to this movement, and shall
esteem it a favour, should they meet with,
& your
Concurrence,
Honors
that the necessary
Communication may
be made
to His Excellency the Governor
of
Victoria.
2.
IN
Appear
fi
ti me
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essential that the Detachments
And more particularly the Native portion, should be kept together as much as practicable and under the
Orders
of
own Officers,
who being well acquainted with their language, will
ensure
that all orders, which
are issued are
and
perfectly understand,
that the habits, customs
and prejudices of the Sepoys
are not lost sight of - Attention to these points can in no
way
retard the Public Service
but on the contrary will
Secure a ready and cheerful Obedience to the Commands of their superiors.
and wishes of
I have arranged with
3.
Lieutenant Walker the