46.
Extract
15.
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from despatch marked Separate,
Governor outed 29th October, 1850, from Misrs George Bonham to Earl Grey.
"2. Major, Faine has spent 47 years of his life in Asia, and during 37 years he has been employed as a Soldier and Civilian in the public Service. In the former Capacity he has served on the Staff immediately under the Eye of the most distinguished general officers who have held command in India, and their letters and Memoranda, of which copies are enclosed in this letter to myself, unanimously attest his activity, utility