THE OFFICIAL DESPATCHES. 287 of the services rendered by the detachments of the Royal Engineers, Army Ordnance Corps, and Telegraph and Postal Departments.

The names of a large number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who had been brought to the Sirdar's notice for good service were appended to the despatch.

~ Two other documents call for notice, the Queen’s message and the Sirdar’s general order to his army after the victory.

“From the Queen to the Sirdar, Khartoum.—I congratulate you and all your brave troops under fire on the brilliant success which you have achieved. I am grieved for the losses which have been sustained, but trust the wounded are doing well.— Victoria.”

“The Sirdar congratulates all the troops upon their excellent behaviour during the general action to-day, resulting in the total defeat of the Khalifa’s forces and worthily avenging Gordon. The Sirdar regrets the loss that has occurred, and, while warmly thanking the. troops, wishes to place on record his admiration for their courage, discipline, and endurance.

“ (Signed) H. M. L. RunD Le.”

Long lists of honours and promotions were subsequently published in the Gazetfe. Of these, the more prominent officers who received such recognition of their distinguished services were as follows: The Sirdar was raised to the peerage as Lord Kitchener of Khartoum. In addition thereto the dignity G.C.B. was conferred upon the Sirdar, and Sir Francis Grenfell.

Major - Generals W. F. Gatacre, A. Hunter, and H. M. L. Rundle were created K.C.B.’s, and the dignity of Companion of the Bath was granted to Surgeon-General William Taylor, Colonel V. Hatton,