No. 74

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch
of the 15th November 1858, No 40, intimating your approval
of the proceedings of Captain Parsons, R.E. in conveying the party
of Sappers and Miners under his command to their destination, and
that you had recommended the Lords Commisioners of the Treasury
to honor his Bills for an additional Sum of Six Hundred pounds (£600);
which approval and information I have duly conveyed to Captain
Parsons in accordance with your instructions.