"C. J. BURNETT,
"Captain and Adjutant 2/15 Regiment."
"Salford Barracks, Manchester,
"May 6, 1870.
"I hereby testify to the capabilities of Lieutenant-Colonel Mapleson in drill during the time I had command of the 100th Regiment at Manchester. He drilled the Battalion several times, and from the report of the Adjutant I have no hesitation in stating that few officers are superior to him in the knowledge of battalion manœuvres.
"H. COOKE,
"Major Commanding 100th Regiment."
"Gallowgate Barracks, Glasgow,
"May 26, 1870.
"I certify that Colonel J. H. Mapleson, Honble. Artillery Company, was drilling with the 2nd Battalion 5th Fusiliers, then under my command, and that he showed considerable proficiency in company and battalion drill.
"GEORGE CARDEN,
"Major 2nd Battalion 5th Fusiliers."
"Junior United Service Club,
"November 1, 1871.
"I have much pleasure in testifying as to Colonel Mapleson's thorough knowledge of the 'Field Exercise Book,' etc., etc., and I feel convinced from what I saw of him whilst attached to my regiment that he could handle it under any circumstances.
"J. CLOWES HINDS,
"Major 40th Regiment."