§ COLONEL HUGHES-HALLETT (Rochester)asked the Surveyor General of the Ordnance, Whether the hides returned to Messrs. Ross, re-dressed by them and now supposed to be fit for reissue, were reported in the first instance as having been damaged, if not virtually destroyed, by the action of chemicals in the process of tanning; and, if so, if any amount of re-dressing could possibly make them really serviceable, or otherwise than "worthless," as reported by the Inspector General of Cavalry?
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, WAR DEPARTMENT (Mr. BRODRICK)(who replied) (Surrey, Guildford)said: The Colonel commanding the 2nd Dragoons suggested that one hide had been destroyed by chemicals in the process of tanning; but this statement proves to be incorrect, and the hides have been found in thoroughly serviceable condition.