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observing them, and
indebted
for
are
to which alone you my confidence and protection.
The latter accident deprived
me
of the
opportunity of witnessing, but I know
it was
highly spoken of
and reported
in suitable terms of admiration by Major (Now Lieut. Colonel) Everard to Major
General Rigby,
and I much lament
that it has not led to your promotion
I know that the late Colonel Edwards
under whose command
the
you
served in
17th Regiment, entertained the most
favourable opinion of you, both as an
officer
and a
Gentleman,
and
particularly recommended you.
notice on
your joining the 14th
you public
he
to my
and
a private conduct
and
604
from that period has fully entitled you to
my approbation
I shall be happy
and esteem and to which
on every occasion to bear
testimony - In the meanwhile
My free permission to make
you have
any use
you please of this my opinion, and it
will give
me
its be at all
very
true
useful
promote your future
satisfaction, shown
or in any shape
views.
Believe me always my dear Caine,
With great Esteem and
Regard
Your very sincere
(Signed) I. M Combe Coll 14th Foot.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary