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 424 APPENDIX. being planted before it indefinitely, with a knowledge that the autumn, however sunny and fine, was the season that must be followed by winter. Note 14. — Road-making tools did not (like spades, pick-axes, &c. ) form part of the equipment of the army, and accordingly, there were none with our troops. — Evidence of Sir John Burgoyne before Sebastopol Committee, Questions 17,226-227. For proofs that the men for the purpose could not be found, see post, pp. 425-6. Note 15. — For proof of this, ante, chap. v. sec. 4. Note 16. — See also for proof of this. Note 17. — General Canrobert, on the contrary, was receiving and expecting very large reinforcements. Note 18. — With respect to Lord Raglan's sense of the dire need there was for trying to secure repose for his troops, see the impressive words he wrote on the 23d October, ante, p. 140. Note 19. — So far, after lengthened inquiry, the most hostile critics of Lord Raglan were apparently disposed to agree, see 'Times,' 12th February 1855. It was on the question of making a road after the 17th October that controversy more persistently lasted. The ' moment ' referred to in the text is the one when Sir Hugh Rose came to Lord Raglan with the first message from Canrobert. — See ante, vol. iv. of Cabinet Edition, chap, xiii., sect. 1. Note 20. — With respect to the efficacy of the siege-works as means of defence, see the next note. Note 21. — Upon this question, the testimony of Sir John Bur- goyne is authoritative ; and he gave it very decisively, showing that to recede from the siege efforts would have been to enable the enemy to advance and send his round-shot and shell even into the English camp. — Before Sebastopol Committee, Questions 17,230 to 17,237. Note 22. — ' It was not in my power at any time since the troops ' ascended this ridge, worked as they have been from the lirst, to ' employ them in constructing a road.' — Lord Raglan to Duke of Newcastle, Jan. 6, 1855. His despatch of the 3d March 1855, was to the same effect. All three of the tribunals which adjudi- cated upon this question confirmed the statement that our troops