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Writes that the matter of the amalgamation of sea-going vessels including the Irrawaddy flotilla with the Indian Navy has finally been settled, notwithstanding Canning's objections. Comments. Mussee Ood Deen has been appointed Agent of the Oudh family, and has had an interview. The substance of the Oudh Despatch will be communicated to the family in England. A Memorial has been received from the King of Oudh complaining of damage to his property at Lucknow. The Court is drawing heavily on India just now, but until May nothing more will be required. He is sorry to learn that even with the late additions, it will be impracticable to ensure each company of a native Regiment being commanded by a European officer, no further increase can be expected at present. The Persian force before Herat is to be withdrawn. Comments on the Russian position. There is some question of the Governor General's authority to issue a war proclamation without the previous sanction of the Secret Committee. Has just heard that Lord Stratford's negotiations have been broken off, and that Mohummerah is to be taken possession of.