Lord Ellenborough. I do not know to what point this applies?
Mr. Brougham. Merely that it confirms the statement made by Lord Cochrane, and shows a connexion between the different parties, consistent with that statement.
Lord Ellenborough. It shows that he was acquainted with Sir Alexander Cochrane, and that he recommended him to the appointment; we are not trying the propriety or impropriety of the orders of Government?
Mr. Brougham.. No, my lord; but Lord Cochrane's statement refers to the difficulty itself.
Lord Ellenborough. But what the difficulties were is not at all material; it would be going into that with which we have nothing to do?
Mr. Gurney. I do not object to it.
Mr. Brougham. I will not enter into it, my lord. In consequence of those difficulties which were felt, the appointment did not take place?
A. It did not.
Q. But the appointment, in consequence of this application, came under the consideration of the Commander in Chief's office?
A. Certainly.