§ Mr. Speakeracquainted the House, that he had received from Major-General Sir Charles Napier, the following Letter, in return to the Thanks of this House, transmitted by Mr. Speaker to the Governor-General in India, and communicated by his Lordship to Sir Charles Napier, in obedience to the Commands of this House of the 12th day of February, 1844:—
§ "Kurachee, 20th May, 1844.
§ "Sir,—I have received, through the medium of the Governor-General of India, the Resolution of the House of Commons, dated the 12th day of February, 1844; which Resolution I have made known to the Troops therein mentioned.
§ "I have the honour to request, Sir, that you will, in the name of the officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Private Soldiers, both European and Native, and also in my own name, convey to the House of Commons our most grateful thanks for the high honour that has been conferred upon us by the House.
§ "I have the honour to be, Sir,
§ Your most obedient, humble servant,
§ "CHARLES J. NAPIER,
§ Major-General.
§ "The Right Honourable
§ The Speaker of the House of
§ Commons, &c. &c."