y and to those who, though not belonging to
either of the services have helped to bring about the results achieved
I tender my earnest thanks for their wholehearted and magnificent
efforts. The end is not yet; but with such absolute co-operation and
vigour animating all continuance of our success is assured.

(SD.) F. S. Maude, Lieut.-Gent.,
_Commanding I.E.F. "D."_
_15th February 1917._

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GENERAL HEAD QUARTERS.

I.E.F. "D."

ORDER OF THE DAY, No. 64.

I have received the following message from His Imperial Majesty the
King-Emperor:--

"March 11th.--It is with greatest satisfaction that I have
received the good news that you have occupied Baghdad. I heartily
congratulate you and your troops on the success achieved under so
many difficulties.--George R.I."

I have sent the following reply:--

"March 12th.--Your Imperial Majesty's gracious message has been
communicated to all ranks of the forces serving in Mesopotamia by
whom it has been received with feelings of intense gratitude,
loyalty and devotion. The difficulties by which we have been
confronted have only increased our determination to surmount
them."

The following are some of the other messages received and replies
sent:--

From His Excellency the Viceroy of India:--

"March 13th.--My most hearty congratulations to yourself and the
troops under your command on the capture of Baghdad which has
been achieved by their gallantry and devotion to duty."

"March 14th.--Your Excellency's kind message has been received
with sincere gratitude by all ranks of the forces in Mesopotamia.
Nothing could have exceeded the valour and endurance of the
troops both British and Indian under trying conditions."

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From The Grand Duke Nicholas:--

"March 10th.--I and the Caucasus Army send heartiest
congratulations on the new success won by the glorious troops
under your command. The Caucasus Army will do all in their power
to further your developments and successes."

"March 12th.--On behalf of the troops serving in Mesopotamia I
beg to thank your Imperial Highness very warmly for kind message
which is much appreciated by us all. Our Russian comrades in
Caucasus may rest assured that we sh