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2.

3.

For an

Auxiliary local force of 1500 non luropeans, in Hrugterng =

Anykedy

can see no other material, but the

Lascar troops; raised

formation of Las

on a similar principes to the present run Lascar Carpan Battery. I would recommend, as fur

fur as, possible the recruiting offencer of a similar starp to the Sikle Jeotice. but apart fim. mixing the severel

end a

would not recond mixed force.

дже

There

appear

-

to me to be only

two source's fime which there troops

caube drawn.

(1) Natives of India (Sikke Laran)

(ii) Chinese-

and, in my opinion. I would think the Chinese, totally unable to be formed into the requisite Efficient force

The Constitution, of the frice. Ithink, be-

would

govorach.

3. Half Battalions of 500 rack. subdivided into to companies of

Each halft

84 men each.

being separate & ron contrissime Officers of the Sauce nationality, as

tie