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MR. SPEAKER acquainted the House, that he had received from the Right Honourable the Earl of Dalhousie the following letter, in return to the Thanks of this House, transmitted by him to his Lordship, in obedience to the Commands of this House of the 24th day of April last:—
Simla, June 14th, 1849.
Sir—I have had the honour of receiving your letter of 25th April, inclosing the Resolutions
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which on the preceding day had been adopted by the House of Commons.
In obedience to the request of the House, I have communicated those Resolutions to General Lord Gough, G.C.B., and to the several Officers referred to therein.
On my own part, I beg permission to express the gratitude and pride with which I have received this distinguished mark of the approbation of the House of Commons.—I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient and faithful servant,
DALHOUSIE.
To the Right Honourable The Speaker of the House of Commons, &c.