From The War Department    8th May 1856

War Department Pall Mall | 8^th May 1856

Sir,

I am directed by the Secretary of State for War¹ to acknowledge the receipt of your letter² of the 1^st Inst., and to inform you that his Lordship considers the Explanation you have furnished to be quite satisfactory

I have the honour to be | Sir | Your obedient servant | H.R.Drewry | J.Tyndall Esq^re

RI MS JT/2/7/322

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