Straits Settlements to forward the eucloeed extracts from Major Kuollye' commendatory report of his recent inspection of the Shanghai Volunteers, and whicl is ea very creditable The General-has furnished copy of the report for information of His Excellency Sir Harry Parkes, and las expressed his willingness to recommend to the War Office the grant of a 4-gun battery and equipment, should Her Britannic Majesty's Minister concur in the desirability of making such-an application jor-General Sargent desires me, however, to add that His Excellency does not concur in the opinion expressed by Major Knollys, regarding the arming of the cavalry with revolvers; but considera that force would be far more formidable and useful if armed with carbines in addition to, or in low of swords.
T have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Lieut. Colonel, Assistant Military Secretary. The Cuaraman Munrcirat, Covxor, Shanghai FROM MAJOR H, KNOLLYS, RA. 1 LONG?
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