| 10 pr. | 5,700 | rounds |
| 18 pr. (probably 15 per cent. H.E.) | 15,500 | " |
| 4.5-in. Howitzer probably half H.E. | 1,600 | " |
| 5-in. Howitzer majority H.E. | 10,000 | " |
| 6-in. Howitzer majority H.E. | 1,200 | " |
| 60 pr. probably two-thirds H.E. | 1,000 | " |
All of this ammunition is not yet arrived, and the proportion of H.E. shell is not yet ascertainable from England. The arrangements suggested in your paragraph 2 (iii.) of your letter are noted, and will be followed as far as possible.
3. With regard to the marking of ammunition-boxes, the necessary arrangements are being prepared. You will be informed of the arrangements and of the system of marking in due course.
Consignments of Mark VI. and Mark VII. will be sent separately as you suggest.
4. The above figures do not include the periodical replenishment referred to in paragraph 2 (iv.) of your letter. Dispatch of consignments on this account and consignments for the reserve will be notified to you separately.
(Signed) W. P. Braithwaite,
Major-General, C.G.S.,
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
Enclosed a copy of tables forwarded to Vice-Admiral, showing troops, animals, stores, etc., which the Navy is being asked to land at Anzac.
22nd July, 1915.
General Offices Commanding,
9th Corps.
The General Commanding wishes me to send you the following outline of his plans for the next general attack, for the exclusive information of yourself, your Divisional Generals, and such Officers of your Corps Headquarters and Divisional Headquarters as you may consider it necessary to take into your confidence. I am to add that it is Sir Ian's wish that as few officers as possible should be made acquainted with it.