VOLUNTEERS AT WAVERLEY.
Sin,—l should like, in as few words as possible, to correct a statement of your Waverley correspondent which certainly gives a wrong impression. In referring to our inspection pa'radc, lie should have stated that tho liilles represented an enemy superior in force to tiie Cavalry, strength not known, advancing on the town from the north-west. Tho Cavalry were a reconnoitring party sent out from a supposed camp on the Cricket-ground, placed there for the protection of the town. The duty of tho Cavalry was to turn out and find the enemy, ascertain their strength, and report to camp on Cricket-ground ; delaying the advance of the enemy as much as possible, without coming in actual contact, such delay giving forces in camp time to prepare. Correspondent’s letter would lead tho public to suppose the Cavalry’ had been defeated, but the foregoing explanation shows that they faithfully carried out their duties and instructions, and turns your correspondent’s remarks into a very handsome compliment. One who Took Paht. Waverley, 21st.
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Patea Mail, 23 October 1880, Page 3
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