"In taking leave of the regiment, which it has been his happiness for so many years to command, many subjects press on His Royal Highness's attention that he would be anxious publicly to advert to; some of these bear paramount claim to his thankfulness and recollection; and it is such that he is chiefly solicitous to notice and record, on this last occasion of his addressing them:--he alludes particularly to the uniform maintenance of discipline, efficiency, and high character, which have marked the corps as one of the most distinguished in the service, throughout the long period he has known them;--this has been conspicuous, whether considered with respect to their efficiency in equipment,--their discipline and conduct in quarters,--or their movements and perfection in the field,--in every point, these have been eminently and invariably supported, and have established a name to the regiment, that, as it should be the first ambition, so it is among the highest rewards, a soldier can know. To Lieutenant-Colonel Wallace, whose zeal and knowledge of the service have guided and perfected this state of discipline;--to the officers, who have ably and successfully devoted their efforts to uphold it;--to the non-commissioned officers and privates, who have maintained the discipline marked out to them, and, sharing the feelings of their officers in the character of the regiment, have by their conduct assisted to uphold it;--to one and all,--individually and collectively,--His Royal Highness returns his most hearty thanks, with his unqualified approbation of their conduct, under every view of discipline or exigency of service:--to such officers and to such men, it is unnecessary to say anything that can urge or stimulate their future zeal; His Royal Highness feels assured, that their Sovereign's approbation will ever remain their first aim, while _the name of the regiment_, deeply honoured by them and cherished in their hearts, will never cease to influence them in attaining that high distinction. His Royal Highness has always felt pride in being one of their number, and he can never cease to feel the truest interest in whatever can affect their name as a corps, or their welfare and happiness as individuals; and with his heartfelt wishes for the uninterrupted prosperity and perfection of both, he reluctantly bids them, Farewell. (Signed) "ROBERT GARDINER. "_To Lieutenant-Colonel Wallace, "Commanding Fifth Dragoon Guards._" SIR JOHN SLADE, BART., G. C. H. _Appointed 20th July, 1831_. THE END. LONDON: Printed by W. CLOWES and SONS, Duke-street, Stamford-street. TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE The ornamental symbol for the 'Second Irish Horse' is displayed as 'II/H' in the etext. The original text shows a small 'II' over a small 'H' with no slash or bar.