War-Office, June 8th, 1855.
Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th ultimo, reporting your arrival at Balaklava, and the steps taken by you for improving the condition of the kitchens and cooking arrangements of the hospitals there; and to acquaint you, that your account of your proceedings and progress is very satisfactory.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
Frederick J. Prescott.
Monsieur Soyer,
The Robert Lowe,
Balaklava Harbour, Crimea.
War Office, 19th September, 1855.
Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6th ultimo, enclosing a copy of your arrangements at Scutari prior to your leaving for the Crimea, and to convey to you the thanks of the Secretary-at-War for that very satisfactory communication.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
Fred. J. Prescott.
Monsieur A. Soyer,
Scutari.
0112/19 War Department, 20th October, 1855.
Sir,—I am directed to convey to you his lordship’s thanks for your communications of the 8th and 22nd September, and 2nd instant; and, in reply, to inform you, that on your recommendation his lordship has sanctioned an order for 400 stoves to be manufactured by Messrs. Smith and Phillips, of Snow Hill, London; and has given direction that every exertion be used to despatch them at as early a period as possible.