CO129-272 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [5-9] — Page 21

8. The Corps had not appreciably increased, in strength during the past year and their muster in the Annual Inspection parade was poor, but I have great faith in the loyal spirit of the British residents in Strugkong, and feel :sure that if the Colony were to require their services they would rally to the Volunteers in great

numbers.

19. I enclose the Commandanté report and desire to add that

ajor Pemberton's yeal in his work and long experience of volunteers has tended largely to

of the Corps.

ly to the efficiency

I have

(Sa) M. Black.

Mr. General.

Governor. No.

Date.

1896

6 May

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