“I beg leave to state that until I read the Adjutant-General’s letter of the 31st January last, a copy of which I have the honour herewith to enclose, I did not think it possible any misconception could exist as to the Seventy-first being no longer considered a Highland Regiment, having myself clearly understood from His Royal Highness the Duke of York and the present Commander-in-Chief that in becoming light infantry the corps was to be put, as to Colonel’s allowances, clothing, and appointments, exactly on the same establishment as English regiments of the line, being only allowed to retain our name and such characteristics of the old corps as were in no way found objectionable, and out of which in point of ‘esprit de corps’ much good and no possible harm could arise, and it was under this impression that the bonnet cocked as a regimental cap was submitted to the Horse Guards for approval, and was sealed by the Adjutant-General for our use. With this security I should now rest satisfied, but on a point affecting the honour of the regiment, I cannot allow a shadow of doubt to rest. I have, therefore, to entreat the Commander-in-Chief that unquestionable authority may be given for our wearing the bonnet so cocked, for retaining our pipes, and still dressing our pipers in the Highland garb. It cannot be forgotten how those pipes were obtained, and how constantly the regiment has upheld its title to them. These are the honourable characteristics alluded to, which must preserve to future times the previous remains of the old corps, and of which I feel confident His Majesty never will have reason to deprive the Seventy-first Regiment. “I have the honour to be, “Sir, “Your most obedient servant, (Signed) “D. PACK, “_Lieut.-Colonel Seventy-first “Regiment_. “_The Adjutant-General of the Forces, “Horse Guards London._” “_Horse Guards, “12th April, 1810._ “Sir, “Having submitted to the Commander-in-Chief your letter of the 4th instant, I am directed to state that there is no objection to the Seventy-first being denominated Highland Light Infantry Regiment, or to their retaining their pipes, and the Highland garb for the pipers, and that they will, of course, be permitted to wear caps according to the pattern which was lately approved and sealed by authority. “I have, &c., (Signed) “WILLIAM WYNWARD, “_Deputy Adjutant-General_. “_Lieut.-Colonel Pack, Seventy-first “Regiment._”