The service for which the regiment was intended will not admit of delay.

It must at all events march on Monday morning, in the first place to camp, and farther directions will be given when it arrives.

I am sure I shall not be mistaken in expecting a prompt and cheerful obedience." The representations of this letter did not completely produce the desired effect.

The officers did not recede from their claims.

In an address to the Commander-in-chief, they expressed their unhappiness that any act of theirs should give him pain, but proceeded to justify the step they had taken.