(Signed)
[No date, but, from the context, a few days previous to our leaving the cantonments, and Sturt making the bridge of gun-carriages, which was effected the day we started (the 6th of January).]
No. VI.
My dear Sturt,
The General wishes to know what you have done about cutting a passage through the rampart for our exit; if the Sappers are unable to do the job, you might have an European working party, if you will let me know the number you require; and the work should be done to-night, if possible.
Your's sincerely,
W. Grant.
(Signed)
30th Dec.
No. VII.
My dear Grant,