CO129-034 - Sir Bonham - 1850 [9-12] — Page 182

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which I do most sincerely.
that it
May
ultimately be productive of future happiness and advantage, which shall always be most glad to contribute to,
in any power.
I am fearful
by any
& that
Mary humble
testimony may
not avail
you
much,
02
tend as
I could wish, towards the
you
attainment of that promotion, which
naturally desirous to obtain, and that I sincerely hope you may: but it is due
are
to state the
entertain
our
very favorable opinion I of your
merits, and distinguished conduct at the siege of Bhurtpore. With the former I am intimately acquainted, that I can speak with confidence, having had so long them, and to which alone
an
opportunity of closely observing
you
Are-
are
of
the
indebted for my confidence and protection_ The latter accident deprived opportunity of witnessing, but I know
it
was
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highly spoken of and reported in suitable terms of admiration by Major (now Colonel) Everard to Major General Reynells, and I much lament that it
has not led to
your promotion - I Know
that the late Colonel Edwards under whose
Command
you
served in the 17th Regiment,
entertained the most favorable opinion
both
an
of you. and he particularly
to
my
notices
on
officer and a gentleman,
recommended
you
your joining the 14th and
your public and private conduct that period has fully entitled
from
you to my
approbation and esteem: and to which I
shall be happy,
testimony...
have
every
occasion to bear In the mean while
you
any
my free permission to make
this
use you please of and it will give
my opinion
me very true
satisfaction, should it be at all