In the Bombay Gazette of the 1st inst., there is an article in which the way in which Brigade Commands are given, often to people who have never, since boy service, done anything but staff work in an office, is spoken of, and asking how such officers, save in certain exceptions, can be expected to be efficient in the field, and it goes on to say, "we have on more than one occasion testified to our admiration of General BROOKE'S splendid qualities as a soldier, while, as time goes on, the heroic manner of his death will more and more command admiration." I don't think in March, when the appointment was made, there was a dissenting voice or a doubt expressed that it was otherwise than the best that could be made. On the last night of the old year there was a large fire in the Citadel Square, round which all the soldiers had been singing; on our going out after mess to join them, they sang a song all about the siege and sortie, recounting where and how they had lost their Brigadier, officers, and men, the chorus of which was-- "All honor now to General BROOKE, Who in his grave does lie, And fighting for Queen and country, Did like a soldier die." Of course it is soldier's language, but it nevertheless is expressive of their feelings. * * * * * From Captain C. ... General BROOKE was respected and beloved by every man and officer in the Force, and esteemed by everyone. He gave me my orders on that fatal day, when he fell, and I was never near him afterwards, for he met his death, with one of our Colour-Sergeants, while nobly assisting Captain Cruikshank, R.E., who was badly wounded; but the name of General BROOKE will long be remembered, and in his death we have lost one of our best Officers.... The English Army met with a great loss in General BROOKE, beloved and respected as he was by all the Brigade.... General BROOKE was beloved by all who knew him, and the Soldiers worshipped him.... * * * * * 109th Regiment, Aldershot, September 6th. Dear Captain Brooke, Will you kindly forward the enclosed Regimental Card, "with sincere condolence" to Mrs. Brooke. I do not know her address, and we are desirous (though we do not know her personally) to express our sympathy for her in her late bereavement, as General BROOKE was such a favourite with all of the Regiment who knew him. Believe me, Very truly yours, R. PRIOLEAU SIMPSON. Lieut.-Col. Lucas, and the Officers 109TH Regiment, _With sincere Condolence_. * * * * * From Captain Cartwright, 48th Regiment. Tipperary, 30th June, 1881. My dear Brooke,