No. V.
Memorandum written in the Presence of Colonel
Innes, and dictated by him.
"1st. Provided I (Lieutenant Spankie) do not accept of the situation of quarter-master to the Madras European regiment, I must be brought to a court martial for disobedience of orders.
"2dly. If I (Lieutenant S.) still persist in refusing the situation, the regiment will be reduced, and every officer not on the general staff placed on half-pay.
"3dly. In the event of my accepting this situation, other plans of a much more pleasant nature have been in contemplation for the regiment, which the officers seem determined to put a stop to."
No. VI.
Copy of a Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Innes
to Lieutenant Spankie.