"Beggars' Bush Barracks, Dublin,
"January 13, 1871.
"Lieutenant-Colonel Mapleson drilled with the 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards during the autumn of 1870. He was thoroughly up in company and battalion drill, more especially the latter, and is perfectly able to drill the Battalion.
"J. W. WALKER,
"Captain and Adjutant
"1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards."
"Glasgow, October 30, 1871.
"Lieutenant-Colonel Mapleson has during the last month frequently attended the parades of my regiment. He has both taken command of a company at battalion drill and has also manœuvred the Battalion himself, in both situations, showing a thorough knowledge of the Infantry Field Exercise.
"J. C. RATTRAY,
"Colonel Commanding 90th Light Infantry."
"Edinburgh Castle,
"May 21, 1873.
"Certified that Colonel James H. Mapleson was attached to the 93rd Highlanders for drill. I consider him able to drill a squad, company, or battalion according to the Field Exercise, and fully impart instruction therein.
"FITZROY MACPHERSON,
"Adjutant 93rd Sutherland Highlanders."
"Infantry Barracks, Windsor,
"July 7, 1873.