Since being wounded, he has carried on all his
office duties on his bed. I would wish to commend his gallant conduct
for the favorable consideration of the Commander-in-Chief.
Although Major H.A. Deane is in no way under my authority, I feel I am
under a great obligation to him for the valuable assistance he rendered
me with his advice and for volunteering to put himself at my disposal
with the object of carrying on the active duties of Deputy Assistant
Adjutant-General, when Major Herbert was wounded. He was indefatigable
in assisting me in every way he could, and I am anxious to put on record
my grateful appreciation of the services he rendered me.
44. The above list of names may appear to be somewhat long; but I would
point out that the fighting was almost constant for a week, and was of
such a close nature as to demand incessant exertion from every officer
in the force, and to elicit constant acts of courage and gallant example
which cannot be overlooked.
45. I would not like to close this despatch without paying a tribute to
the memory of a fine soldier, and charming companion whose death the
whole force deplores.
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