notice the readiness of resource, daring, and ability of Commander
Keppel and his officers, I wish also to add my appreciation of the
services rendered by Engineer E. Bond, Royal Navy, and the
engineering staff, as well as of the detachments of the Royal
Marine Artillery and the gun crews, who have gained the hearty
praise of their commanders.

The Rev. R. Brindle, the Rev. J. M. Simms, the Rev. A. W. B.
Watson, and the Rev. O. S. Watkins won the esteem of all by their
untiring devotion to their sacred duties and by their unfailing
and cheerful kindness to the sick and wounded at all times.

To all my personal staff my thanks are specially due for the great
assistance they at all times rendered me.

In conclusion, I have great pleasure in expressing my
appreciation 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. RUNDLE."

Long lists of honours and promotions were subsequently published in
the _Gazette_. 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