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to the conduct of Lieutenant W. Caine, late of the 17th (which I commanded) and now of the 14th.
I have known him for six years, and consider him a zealous, active, and meritorious officer; as a gentleman possessing high honour, and of a character irreproachable. He
prays for removal to a regiment coming out to Bengal, and if you can aid him with your kind offices, I feel assured that you will confer an essential favour on a deserving individual, and also benefit the service thereby."
I beg to remain, my dear Sir,
Yours very obediently (Signed) W. E. EDWARDS,
Colonel, 14th Foot.
Major-Gen. Sir H. Taylor, K.C.B.,
Military Secretary, &c.
True copy,
(Signed) W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Copy. "My dear Sir,
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Meerut, Sept. 18, 1825. In transmitting the inclosed Memorial from Lieutenant Caine for submission to His Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief, praying to be removed from the 14th to such other regiment as may be destined to relieve that corps. I beg to offer my most favourable opinion of this very promising officer, in whose welfare I know that the late Major-General Hardyman was much interested; and since he has served under my command, I have had constant opportunity of observing his conduct, which has been always such as to obtain for him my confidence and good opinion. 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)
J. MCCOMBE, Col. Commanding 14th Foot. Major-Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor, K.C.B., &c.
(Signed)
True copy. W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Copy.
"My dear Colonel,
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Meerut, Upper Provinces of Bengal Presidency, Oct. 1, 1826.
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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 14th Foot to the Buffs upon the augmentation of the latter regiment.
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My recommendation of this officer is founded upon years' knowledge of his conduct and merits, and these have been so favourably impressed on my mind, that I can venture to congratulate you upon the acquisition to your regiment, which you have experienced by Lieutenant Caine's appointment.
He is a very smart, intelligent officer, steady, and competent to almost any duty that can be assigned to him. His knowledge of the native language is very extensive, and I have heard very good judges declare that they have seldom heard any European express himself so fluently and so perfectly in the style and manner of the people of this country. During our short and decisive campaign at Bhurtpoor, Lieutenant Caine acted as Brigade Major, and his Conduct and gallantry were brought to my notice in such glowing colours by Major Everard, near whom he acted, that I inserted his name in my report to Lord Combernere, in the following manner:
"Major Everard reports, that Brigade Major Caine, of His Majesty's 14th Regiment, accompanied him throughout, and distinguished himself particularly."
Added to all this, Lieutenant Caine is gentleman-like in appearance and manners, and altogether a safe, good member of society. I feel confident that you will like him, and that he will soon obtain that countenance on his own account which is now solicited on account of old acquaintance.”
Colonel Stewart.
(Signed)
With sincere good wishes,
I remain, my dear Colonel, Most truly yours,
(Signed) THOS. REYNELL,
Major-Gen. Commanding Meerut Division.
True copy.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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to the conduct of Lieutenant W. Caine, late of the 17th (which I commanded) and now of the 14th.
I have known him for six years, and consider him a zealous, active, and meritorious officer; as a gentleman possessing high honour, and of a character irreproachable. He
prays for removal to a regiment coming out to Bengal, and if you can aid him with your kind offices, I feel assured that you will confer an essential favour on a deserving individual, and also benefit the service thereby."
I beg to remain, my dear Sir,
Yours very obediently (Signed) W. E. EDWARDS,
Colonel, 14th Foot.
Major-Gen. Sir H. Taylor, K.C.B.,
Military Secretary, &c.
True copy,
(Signed) W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Copy. "My dear Sir,
9.
Meerut, Sept. 18, 1825. In transmitting the inclosed Memorial from Lieutenant Caine for submission to His Royal Highness the Commander- in-Chief, praying to be removed from the 14th to such other regiment as may be destined to relieve that corps. I beg to offer my most favourable opinion of this very promising officer, in whose welfare I know that the late Major-General Hardyman was much interested; and since he has served under my command, I have had constant opportunity of observing his conduet, which has been always such as to obtain for him my confidence and good opinion. 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 Memo- rial, the duties of which he discharged much to my satis- faction; 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)
J. MCCOMBE, Col. Commanding 14th Foot. Major-Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor, K.C.B., &c.
(Signed)
True copy. W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Copy.
"My dear Colonel,
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10.
Meerut, Upper Provinces of Bengal
Presidency, Oct. 1, 1826.
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The letter I am about to trouble you with has for its object "the introduction to your favour and notice of Lieu- tenant Caine, who has been tranferred from the 14th Foot to the Buffs upon the augmentation of the latter regiment.
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My recommendation of this officer is founded upon years' knowledge of his conduct and merits, and these have been so favourably impressed on my mind, that I can venture to congratulate you upon the acquisition to your regiment, which you have experienced by Lieutenant Caine's appoint-
ment.
Ile is a very smart, intelligent officer, steady, and com petent to almost any duty that can be assigned to him. His knowledge of the native language is very extensive, and I have heard very good judges declare that they have seldom heard any European express himself so fluently and so perfectly in the style and manner of the people of this country. During our short and decisive campaign at Bhurt- poor, Lieutenant Caine acted as Brigade Major, and his Conduct and gallantry were brought to my notice in such glowing colours by Major Everard, near whom he acted, that I inserted his name in my report to Lord Combernere, in the following manner :---
"Major Everard reports, that Brigade Major Caine, of Ilis Majesty's 14th Regiment, accompanied him throughout, and distinguished himself particularly."
Added to all this, Lieutenant Caine is gentleman-like in appearance and manners, and altogether a safe, good member of society. I feel confident that you will like him, and that he will soon obtain that countenance on his own account which is now solicited on account of old acquaintance.”
Colonel Stewart.
(Signed)
With sincere good wishes,
I remain, my dear Colonel, Most truly yours,
(Signed) THOS. REYNELL,
Major-Gen. Commanding Meerut Division.
True copy.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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