The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-18 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR,

WINDSOR, OCT. 17.

The following had the honour of dining with her Ma-
jesty yesterday :—Admiral Virgin, the Swedish Minis-
ter ; the Earl of Clarendon, Lady Caroline Barrington,
Major-General the Hon. C, and Mrs 'Grey, and Sir Jas.
Clark.

The band of the Royal Horse Guards was in atten-
dance during dinner. Her Majesty's private band after-
wards attended in the Castle, and played the following
selection :

Herold.

THE W WOUNDED AT SOUT.ARI.

TO Tin IDITOB OF TH3 SUN.

Srn,—Having just returned -;rom Scutail, on sick
leave, I learn, with astonishment and regret, that
reports have been prominently put forward in cortp;n
nlwspapers, to the effect that the sick and wounded of
our expeditionary army have b:en grossly neglected,
and that there was a great want of lint, bandagcs, and
dressings for the wounded, as well as wino and other
comforts for the use of the sick.

I hasten to inform you that these reports, to my co.-
tain knowledge, are utterly false and groundless.
I was myself under treatment for some time at the
Military Hospital at Scutari, and can speak confidently
and truly in praise of that establishment and of its staff.
I saw the wounded arrive front the Crimea. I went on
board the "Andes" and " Vulcan." The wounded in
both ships are very well caredfor ; there were awniugs and
screens to protect them from the weather, and each man
had his cot, bed, and blankets. The exounded officers
had also been made as comfortable as possible under the
circnmstances, and I heard no complaints whatever. On
the contrary, all, both officers and men, were willing to
testify to the unremitting attention and the extreme
kindness and humanity of the over-worked me-
dical officers. Further, I visited the wounded after
their removal to the hospital at Scutari. I spent hours
with them, and I can safely say that, with the exception
of those who were only slightly wounded, and who were
assi ,ting their less fortunate brethren in arms, every man,
had a comfortable bed, and all necessary attention and '
care bestowed by the medical officers and attendants.
The wounded officers, in my hearing, frequently ex-
pressed their satisfaction with the arrangements made
for theta. When anv of them uttered a cry of pain, at
once was a medical officer by his side.
Nothing could exceed the devoted attention of the
medical staff to the wounded, both officers and men.
No distinction was made ; all were treated alike (the
officers being in separate wards), and all fared well, as
well, nay much better than might have been expected.
The Turkish Seraskier, when he visited the hospit;al,
was equally surprised and delighted with the arrange-
ments which had been made for the requirements of the
sick and wounded.
Lastly, during my stay at Scutari, I learned from
several officers of the medical staff that there was in the
British hospital a profusion of medical stores of every
kin,d, many thousands of yards of plaister; besideslint, ban-
dages, and every other needful appliance, as well as abun •
dace of wine, brandy, and nutritious delicacies for the
sick and wounded.
I trust you will give immediate insertion to this con-
tradiction of these false rumours, in order to alleviate
the painful anxiety and agonising suspense which have
been excited in the minds of the relatives of the sick and
wounded by these cruel and harrowing reports, which
have been but too eagerly circulated and believed.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
HENRY FOSTER,
Lieutenant 95th Regiment.

Cox and Co., Army Agents,
Craig's-court, Oct. 17.

TILE WOUNDED ON THE ALVA.

The following letter has been addressed to our con-
temporary :

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES.
SER,—Subscription lists have been started in the
several departments of this railway in aid of the suf-
ferers in the Crimea.

It is purposed that a day's pay be subscribed by each
officer, clerk, and other person in the service of the
company.
I have the pleasure to enclose a check fur 3001. on
account, the balance will be sent as soon as the lists ard
made up.
I am instructed to ask you to let this amount be pail
in equal moieties to the Patriotic Fund and the Relief
rand.—l have the honour to be, sir, your faithful
servant, SEY:+roun CLARmr,, (-leneral Manager.
Great Northern Railway, General Manager's-office,
King's-cross Station, Oct. 17.