The authorities at Kandahar having stated on the 17th instant that they have abundant supplies and can make forage last until 1st September, I halt to-morrow to rest the troops, and more especially the transport animals and camp-followers.

The force left Ghazni on the 16th, and has marched 136 miles during the last eight days; the troops are in good health and spirits.

From this I purpose moving by regular-stages, so that the men may arrive fresh at Kandahar.

I hope to be in heliographic communication with Kandahar from Robat, distant twenty miles, on the 29th.

If General Phayre reaches Takht-i-Pul, I should also hope to communicate with him and arrange a combined movement on Kandahar.