Previous to the 1st of January, 1690, the Inniskilling cavalry had been considered more as corps of mounted militia, or of yeomanry cavalry, than as regular troops; but at that period the Inniskilling and Londonderry forces were placed on the establishment of the regular army. The following is an extract from King William's warrant on the occasion:-- 'WILLIAM R. 'WHEREAS we have thought fit to forme a regiment of horse, together with two regiments of dragoons, and three regiments of foot, out of Our INNISKILLING forces, and to take them into our pay and entertainment, we do hereby pass this Our establishment of the said forces, to commence on the 1st day of January, 1689-90, in the first year of our reign[8].' INNISKILLING FORCES. Officers and Amount Soldiers. per Annum. A regiment of horse, of twelve troops 714 40,207 15 10 Two regiments of dragoons, of eight troops each 1162 41,415 6 8 Three regiments of foot, of thirteen companies each 2781 48,435 10 0 LONDONDERRY FORCES. Two regiments of foot, of thirteen companies each 1854 32,290 6 8 ---- --------------- Total 6511 162,348 19 2 ==== ===============