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The following correspondence passed between Colonel Rose and 
Captain Glascock, R.N. 
“Beyrotjt, May 21, 1844. 
“ SlR, 
“ On the part of the officers of Her Majesty’s army serving under the 
orders of the late Brig.-General Michell, of the Royal Artillery, I beg to return 
you mv grateful acknowledgements for the kind and efficient aid given by yourself, 
your officers, and men, in the erection of a monument to the memory of that gallant 
officer in the bastion called Sir Sydney Smith’s, at Jaffa. It was our wish to 
record —not the merits of the deceased (for they belong to history), but our lasting 
remembrance of one whose heart was as amiable as it was resolute, and whose 
talent and courage made him conspicuous even amongst the scientific and chi¬ 
valrous corps to which he belonged. That the last tribute of his brother officers’ 
esteem should have been placed over his remains by officers and men of Her 
Majesty’s navy, is an additional source of honour to his memory and of consolation 
to those who cherish it. 
“ I have, &c. &c., 
“Capt. Glascock, R.N., “ HUGH ROSE. 
" H.M.S. Tyne.” 
“H.M.S. Tyne, Beykout, 
“May 21, 1844. 
“ Sir, 
“ I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day’s" date, relative 
to the transit and erection of the monument now to be seen at Jaffa, over the 
grave of the late Brigadier-General Michell. The handsome manner in which you 
have conveyed to me your acknowledgements for the performance of a task which 
the officers and seamen under my command had regarded only in the light of the 
diligent discharge of a sacred duty, due to the memory of a gallant, meritorious, 
and well-beloved officer, is, I can assure you, fully appreciated; and I shall not 
fail to read publicly to those who have been employed on the service in question 
the entire contents of your complimentary letter. 
“ I have, &c., 
" Colonel H. Rose, C.B., “ WM. MIGT. GLASCOCK. 
" Consul-General of II.B. Majesty, 
“ Bey rout.” 
The following extract (on the same subject) from a letter, signed 
F. Robe, dated 24th January, 1841, is a pleasing memorial:— 
“ The immediate cause of the General’s sudden dissolution has not been ascer¬ 
tained ; but it is conjectured that some vessels injured by effects of former wounds 
have given way, and that his frame was too enfeebled to rally. Boor fellow ! he 
has died as he lived, a thorough soldier, and one of the brightest ornaments of 
your distinguished corps. Eew men have left this world more sincerely regretted 
than will be poor Edward Michell, . . . . and few better prepared to render 
account of their actions on earth.” 
