[List of Articles sent for Her Most Gracious Majesty, The
Mighty Queen, a trifling Gift scarce worth being mentioned.]
| Two Pearl Necklaces, |
| Two Emeralds, |
| An Ornament made like a Crown, |
| Ten Cashmere Shawls, |
| One Box containing four Bottles Otto of Roses. |
| Four Horses, before mentioned in a former letter, but for the transmission of which no opportunity offered in Bombay, but now sent in my own ship. Through your kindness have those things taken44 from Ali bin Nassur, and make an excuse for me to Her Most Gracious Majesty, and peace be on you! |
Footnote 44: I.e. accept.
Lord Fitzgerald and Vesci to Queen Victoria.
India Board, 4th July 1842.
... From the seat of war, the intelligence is most satisfactory. The conduct of the army, its perseverance and its courage, have not been surpassed in the military history of British India.
Recent events have not, however, changed the views of Lord Ellenborough as to the general policy which he recommends to be pursued.
He regards as the best result of that success which has attended the Arms of your Majesty, that it admits of withdrawing, without dishonour, the British force to positions of safety, having certain and uninterrupted communications with the British territory.
From other quarters the reports are equally favourable. The successful advance of a division commanded by Brigadier-General England may be regarded as ensuring the safety of the force at Candahar.
In the Indian Dominions and in the native Army the best spirit prevails.