but it will be seen that Major General Edwards informed that org. of the proposal to send a native battalion of Madras as one of the Battalions of Infantry mentioned in App. A to the despatch? His Lordship would be glad to learn whether any decision has been come to on his proposal, & what answer can be returned to the Col. Sw! in regard to it.
3. As regards the Second Resolution, Lord Knutsford considers that when the increased garrison has been supplied, the Colony may be expected to pay its fair share of the total Cost, viz. £40,000 provided there is no very great deficiency of time, but as the basis of the present demand is the provision of additional troops, his Lordship thinks there is reason in the Contention