Prince Arthur of Connaught, x.o., joined my Staff as Aide-de-Camp on September 14.
His Royal Highness's intimate knowledge of languages enabled me to employ him with great advantage on confidential missions of some importance, and his services have proved of considerable value.
T cannot close this despatch out informing your Lordship of the valuable services rendered by the Chief of the French Military Mission at my Headquarters, Colone! Victor Huguet, of the French Artil-ery. He has displayed tact and judgement of a high order in many difficult situations, and has rendered conspicuous service to the Allied cause.
I have the honour to be Your Lordship's most obedient (Signed) J. D. P. French, Field-servant,
Marshal, Commanding-in-Chief,
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