HC Deb 20 July 1868 vol 193 cc1485-6

Mr. SPEAKER acquainted the House, that he had received a Letter from Lord Napier of Magdala, dated the 18th day of this instant July, acknowledging the Thanks of this House to himself and other Officers for the success attending the Abyssinian Expedition:—Letter read as follows:—

49, Cleveland Square, Hyde Park, July 18, 1868.

Sir,

I have duly received the Resolutions of the House of Commons conveying the Thanks of the House, for the manner in which the Campaign in Abyssinia was conducted, to myself and to Commodore Heath, C.B., Major General Sir C. Staveley, K.C.B., Major General George Malcolm, C.B., Major General E. L. Russell, Brigadier General W. Merewether, C.B., and the other Officers of the Army and Navy:

And the further intimation that the House acknowledge and approve of the conduct of the Petty Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men of the Navy and Army, both European and Native, during these operations:

I beg to express for myself, and on behalf of the Officers and Men of the Force, our profound sense of the honour conferred upon us.

I have taken the requisite steps to convey the said Resolutions to the Officers named, and to the several Officers of the Navy and Army who have served in the Expedition.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

NAPIER OF MAGDALA.

P.S. I regret extremely that this Communication should have been accidentally delayed.

To the Right honble. John Evelyn Denison, Speaker of the House of Commons.