all continue to do our utmost
to assist their operations already so successfully commenced."

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From the Right Hon'ble the Secretary of State for War:--

"March 13th.--His Majesty's Government desire me to convey to you
and all ranks under your command their cordial congratulations on
the noble feat of arms which has led to your occupation of
Baghdad. They fully recognise the difficulties which you have
faced and overcome and wish to express their high appreciation of
the skilful plan of operations, the careful co-ordination of the
administrative work and the courage and endurance of the troops."

"March 14th.--Your message conveying approbation of His Majesty's
Government with respect to our efforts has been received with
widespread pleasure by all ranks of the forces in Mesopotamia.
The difficulties by which we were met were soon swept aside by
the dauntless valour and endurance of the troops ably seconded by
the thorough and smooth working of the administrative services."

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From His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief in India:--

"March 12th.--To you and your gallant troops I desire to convey
my own and the warmest congratulations of all ranks in India on
your splendid achievements. The valour, devotion to duty and
determination which have defeated a stubborn enemy and culminated
in the capture of Baghdad evoke our highest admiration."

"March 14th.--All ranks of the forces in Mesopotamia thank Your
Excellency most warmly for your most kind message. It is a
particular source of satisfaction to us to feel that our efforts
are appreciated so thoroughly by our comrades in India. British
and Indian troops have vied with each other in valour and
endurance and difficulties met with have only stimulated our
determination to surmount them."

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From Admiral Sir David Beatty, G.C.B., K.C.V.O., D.S.O.:--

"March 12th.--Please accept, on behalf of the Grand Fleet and
myself, our admiration and congratulations upon the magnificent
achievement in capturing Baghdad by the gallant forces under your
command."

"March 14th.--Your message has been received with widespread
pleasure by all ranks of the forces in Mesopotamia. During
operations t