“It is with regret I have to say that, misled by the report of Captain Beatson, I stated that the six soldiers, who, on the 8th instant, fell on the heights of Truckee, were killed in consequence of their own imprudence. This was incorrect and unjust. They acted in obedience to their orders, and died in the fulness of glory, worthy of the brightest names in our military annals. The enclosed return, received from the orderly room, is more eloquent than any thing I can say. I am convinced that one who has so often witnessed the gallantry of soldiers, will not read unmoved this proud but distressing record of heroism and death. “The survivors of those who reached the top, merit the honor to have their names laid before His Grace the Duke of Wellington, and it would be very grateful to their feelings if your Excellency would do this. They are men of excellent character; most of them had two, and some three medals. The bold Sepoy of the camel corps is highly praised by them for his courageous conduct. “Hoping that some mark of approbation may be bestowed on these admirable soldiers, I have, &c. (Signed) “C. J. NAPIER, _Major-General_, “_Governor of Scinde_.” “_His Excellency_, “_General Sir Hugh Gough, Bart., G.C.B._, “_Commander-in-Chief in India_. “&c. &c. &c.” Nominal roll of the serjeant’s party of a detachment of Her Majesty’s THIRTY-NINTH, volunteers, which stormed the hill at Truckee on the 8th of March 1845:--