I shall say that we can spare two regiments--one from Nagode, whose place can be supplied by a wing of the regiment at Nowgow, and one from Jhansee, whose place can be supplied from the Gwalior Contingent, if your Lordship sees no objection, as a temporary arrangement.
(Signed) W.H.SLEEMAN.
To the Right Hon.
the Earl of Dalhousie, &c.

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__________________________ Lucknow, 30th January, 1849.
My Dear Elliot, A salute of twenty-one guns had been fired here by the King for the sadly dear victory over Shere Sing, and another has been fired to-day for the fall of Mooltan.

The King continues very ill, but no danger seems to be apprehended.

The disease is accompanied by very untoward secondary symptoms, which are likely ultimately to destroy him, and render his life miserable while it lasts.