"H.E.I.C. Sloop of War Elphinstone,
"15th December, 1856."
The Official "Judicious" (?) Reply.
No. 961 of 1857.
From H. L. Anderson, Esquire, Secretary to Government, Bombay, to Captain R. F. Burton, 18th Regiment Bombay N.I.
"Dated the 23rd July, 1857.
"Sir,—With reference to your letter, dated the 15th December, 1856, to the address of the Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society of London, communicating your views on affairs in the Red Sea, and commenting on the political measures of the Government of India, I am directed by the Right Honourable the Governor in Council to state, your want of discretion, and due respect for the authorities to whom you are subordinate, has been regarded with displeasure by Government.
"I have the honour to be, Sir,