"Circular issued in reply to Applicants.
"August ——, 1860.
"Sir,
"In reply to your letter of the—inst., I beg to forward you the following particulars:—
"1. You will be provided with a free passage, uniform, accoutrements, and rations, and your pay to commence from the day you land.
"2. You can leave the English Excursionists at any moment; but should you do so before their return to England, you will forfeit all claim to pensions, medals, etc., which you may obtain.
"3. A personal interview is imperative, when you can learn all further particulars.
"The Excursionists expect to leave within a fortnight from this date. Three days' notice will be given to those going.
"Yours faithfully,