"This is to certify that Colonel Mapleson was attached for drill to the 1st Battalion Scots Guards during the winter months; that he is thoroughly acquainted with battalion drill, and perfectly competent to drill the Battalion either singly or in brigade.
"J. W. WALKER,
"Captain and Adjutant 1st Battalion Scots Guards."
"Edinburgh Castle, N.B.,
"April 10, 1875.
"I certify that during the stay of Colonel Mapleson at Edinburgh he attended regularly all parades of the 90th Light Infantry, and manifested thorough knowledge of company and battalion drill. He has a good 'word of command,' and nothing could exceed his zeal for military information, which he is fully in possession of.
"H. W. PALMER,
"Major Commanding 90th Light Infantry."
"Wellington Barracks,
"January 10, 1874.
"We certify that Lieutenant-Colonel Mapleson, of the Tower Hamlets Rifle Brigade, is conversant with the drill of a company and of a battalion, and able to give instruction in the same.
"That he can command a battalion in brigade.
"That he is competent to superintend instruction in aiming and position drill, and to superintend blank firing and ball practice.
"That he is acquainted with the proper mode of route marching and the duties of guards.