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1. SERVICE IN THE FIELD.—Within the last fourteen years, the armies of India have been engaged in no less than seven great wars; viz., in Afghanistan and China; in Gwalior and Scinde; in the Sutlej and Punjaub campaigns; and latterly, in Burmah; and honorary distinctions have been granted for no less than eighteen general actions; viz., Kelat-i-Gilzee, Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul, Jellalabad, Meeanee, Hyderabad, Maharajpore, Punniar, Moodkee, Ferozeshahur, Alliwal, Sobraon, Mooltan, Chillianwalla, Goojerat, to which may be added the numerous actions in China and Burmah. Extending over the same period,nearly as many little wars have been carried on within our own refractory provinces, of which Fame now takes no account. Few armies in the world have therefore seen so much service, or had their discipline and efficiency so urgently put to the test; and hence the reason for their being at all times, and in all places, ready to take the field.

2. RENDEZVOUS.—When a campaign is about to open, a point of rendezvous is given, and troops