[200] Naval and Military Gazette, January 8, 1859.

[201] Colossians iii. 15: “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

[202] Root of Orchis mascula.

[203] July 24.

[204] The 10th Regiment was composed of the following, according to religious denomination; namely, Episcopalians, 29 officers and 236 men; Presbyterians, 8 and 28; Roman Catholics, 5 and 301. It may be taken as an example of an “English” regiment.

[205] Of their number a few enlisted into the 10th, and soon attempted to disseminate their particular doctrines. But Barrack-room Courts-Martial and sharp punishments—​by means of belts—​quickly convinced them that they were—​so much matter in the wrong place.

[206] 5th and 6th Madras.

[207] London Gazette, May 14, 1859.

[208] Mr. (afterwards Sir Albert) Woods.

[209] I was the first regimental surgeon invested by Her Majesty with the Cross of the Bath.