§ MR. PEACOCKEsaid, he wished to ask the Under Secretary of State for War. If there is any objection for the Government to supply Volunteer Corps of Engineers with the implements necessary for their duties?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONsaid, a Circular, dated the 24th of August, 1861, 250 had been issued, which contained certain Instructions on the subject, and which was accompanied by a list of no less than thirty-five articles, which were issued gratuitously, on application, to the Commanding Officers of Engineers.