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 414 APPENDIX. May and 6th of June 1836, Lieutenant-Colonel Beatson received the decoration of the first-class of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando. From S. Fraser, Esq., Agent to the Governor-General, August 13, 1839. — A loyal spirit, so creditable to Captain Beatson as their Commanding Officer, pervades the force under his command. From Captain D. Ross, Agent at Jansi, March 18, 1840. — Commendation of Captain Beatson and the officers and men under his command for their gallant conduct in over- coming the obstinate resistance at Jignee. From the Officiating Secretary to Government N. W. P., March 21, 1840. — The thanks of the Government to Captain Beatson for the gallantry displayed in the attack upon Jignee. From the Secretary to the Government of India, April 6, 1840. — The high satisfaction of the Governor-General in Council with the cool and gallant conduct of the officers and men of the Bundelkund Legion in the attack of the position at Jignee, which his Lordship in Council con- siders as reflecting the greatest credit on Captain Beatson and the officers who have acted under his authority, in bringing the Legion to its present state of discipline. From the Secretary to Government N. W- P., May 1, 1841. — The Honourable the Lieutenant-Governor has re- ceived the highest gratification from the ability and gal- lantry displayed by Captain Beatson and the force under his command, in the reduction of that fortress. From the Secretary to the Government of India, May 1 7, 1841. — I am directed to state that the Governor- General in Council warmly concurs in this tribute of praise to the Commanding Officer and the officers and men of the de- tachment lately employed against Chirgong ; and has been pleased to direct a copy of Captain Beatson's report of his operations to be published in the official Gazette, a copy ot