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6 weeks. Of course we will do what is - wanted and if necessary to reduce the command by a Regiment
we will
Carry
on the duties as well as we can but
Ave
ought to have a promise of
mmediate support from
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support from Madras in
case we do send
away a Regiment.
young
and Lord Chalmsford would be
very glad to see them.
Of the Artillery
spared.
none could be.
Yours to
(signed)
E. W. Donovan.
The 74th would
hardly
be worth
sending
having only
about 400 rifles, the 27th
would be worth having if they
all fit to move as.
were
they have about
820 rifles but some 40 of these are
not fit to move thanks to the Wonghong
Inaladies and there are about 20 more sick some of whom might have to remain behind, still it would be a strong Regiment though the men are
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