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61. The telegraph arrangements were well carried out by Lieutenant W.

Robertson, R.E., under the direction of Mr. C.E. Pitman, C.I.E. The postal service under Mr. H.C. Sheridan was also satisfactory.

62. The working of the several departments of the Headquarters' staff was most satisfactory and successful. The heads of departments were:--

Major H.H. Burney, Gordon Highlanders, a.s.sistant Adjutant-General.

Lieutenant-Colonel A. Masters, 2nd Regiment Central India Horse, a.s.sistant Quartermaster-General.

Captain H.E. Stanton, D.S.O., R.A., Deputy a.s.sistant Quartermaster-General (Intelligence).

Captain E.W.M. Norie, Middles.e.x Regiment, Superintendent, Army Signalling.

Surgeon-Colonel J.C.G. Carmichael, Indian Medical Service, Princ.i.p.al Medical Officer.

Lieutenant-Colonel W. Aitken, C.B., R.A., Commanding Royal Artillery.

Colonel J.E. Broadbent, R.E., Commanding Royal Engineers--relieved early in October by Lieutenant-Colonel W. Peac.o.c.ke, C.M.G., R.E.

Captain W.E. Banbury, 25th Madras Infantry, Field Treasure Chest Officer.

Captain W.W. Cookson, R.A., Ordnance Officer.

Major H. Wharry, D.S.O., Staff Corps, Chief Commissariat Officer.