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observing his conduct which has been always such as to obtain for him, my confidence and good opinion, and with an 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 me much gratification if this testimony of his conduct, should be at all conducive towards the attainment of the favour he solicits. I remain my dear Sir, Very faithfully yours
(Signed) I. McCombe
9th Foot
(True Copy)
(Copy)
10.
Meerut, Upper Provinces of Bengal Presidency, 9th October 1826.
My dear Colonel,
The Letter I am about to trouble you with, has for its object, the Introduction to your favour and notice, of Lieutenant Caine, who has been transferred from the 64th Foot to the Buffs upon the augmentation of the latter Regiment.
My Recommendation of this officer is founded upon our long years knowledge of his conduct and merit, and these have been so favourably impressed on my mind, that I can venture to congratulate you, upon the acquisition to your Regiment,
Colonel Stewart
Colonial Secretary