[1] The Caimacan did not exaggerate, judging by Consul-Gen. Mansfield's official Report, see Appendix I. p. 323, also Appendices II. and III.

[2] These remarks of the Mutasarraf Pacha resemble those made on the same subject by other Pachas in Asia Minor. All these Turkish gentlemen had the same opinion of the Russian Ambassador.

[3] See Consul Taylor's Report on this subject, Appendix XII., p. 363.

[4] See statement made by the Circassian Deputies, Appendices IX. and X., p. 351-353.

[5] This extract is quoted from a remarkable pamphlet, entitled "Circassia," published by Hardwicke in 1862.

[6] See Appendix IV., p. 333.

[7] See Routes which cross the Euphrates and Tigris, Appendix XIV.

[8] See Importance of Syria from a Military Point of View, Appendix XV.

[9] See Mr. Taylor's Report to the British Government on this matter, Appendix XXII., p. 363.

[10] A small coin, but often used as a general term to express money.

[11] Fortunately for the Turks in the present war, the Russian cavalry has so far proved itself very inefficient.

[12] This actually happened in the first engagements in the neighbourhood of Deli Baba.

[13] Since my stay at Erzeroum, the defences of that city have been strengthened.

[14] Major-General Macintosh, writing in 1854 on the subject, remarks that "in their desire to win over the Kurds, the Russian authorities proceeded so far, that on the pretext that they were a migratory people, they claimed a right for them to cross the frontier for the purpose of grazing their cattle; and that even in Turkey they should still be looked upon as Russian subjects, and have no imports to pay on that side." He continues, "I have no doubt it is the interest of Russia that the Kurds should to a certain degree be weakened and scattered, though it has been her crafty policy, while urging or encouraging Turkey in this course (referring to attacks upon Kurds), to pretend to be their champion and friend. She has pursued a similar course among the Turkomans to the eastward of the Caspian; and when in a contiguous part of Asia I heard of dresses of honour having been given to the chiefs, at the same time that the Shah of Persia was encouraged to attack them from the south. The more these various tribes of barbarians weaken themselves by their incessant conflicts, the more they are paving the way for the dominion of such a power as Russia."

[15] Subsequent events have proved how right General Kohlmann was in his opinion.

[16] Fortunately during the present war the Kurds have remained true to the Sultan, or Major-General Macintosh's predictions might have been realized.

[17] For Importance of Syria from a Military Point of View, see Appendix XV., p. 383.

[18] Major Millingen goes more fully into particulars about this custom of the Kurdish women. See Appendix XIII., p. 366.

[19] See Appendix IX., p. 351.

[20] See Appendix I., p. 323.

[21] See Appendix IV., p. 337, Russian Agents and the Massacres in Bulgaria.

[22] See Appendix VII, p. 349, The Schoolmasters in Massacre.

[23] Hamlet, i. 5.

[24] The first witness examined at this Court of Inquiry was Sir Charles Russell, Bart., M.P. for Westminster.

[25] See Appendix IV., p. 337.

[26] See Appendix I., p. 323, The Floggers of Women and Children.

[27] See Appendix VII., p. 349, The Schoolmasters in Massacre.

[28] See Appendix IV., p. 339.

[29] See page 333.

[30] Is this the way the Rev. Mr. Malcolm Maccoll would like to see the union of the Eastern and Western churches brought about?

[31] This is worth while remembering—F. B.

[32] This is worth while remembering—F. B.

[33] I extract these lines from an American paper, which declares that they were written by the Prelate in question. To the best of my belief the Bishop has not denied the statement nor the sentiments which the verses express.—F. B.

[34] Daravish Bey is the last of that celebrated family. He is nearly ruined owing to some dealings with an Armenian usurer.

[35] Bulgarians.

[36] Situated at the modern Erakler, forty miles beyond Busuk Chekmagee.