1781 The battalion companies, which remained in Canada, joined by the _flank_ companies -- ---- The _light_ company engaged in effecting the destruction of military stores at Ticonderago -- 1782 The Independence of the United States acknowledged by King George III. 42 ---- The THIRTY-FIRST styled the HUNTINGDONSHIRE Regiment -- 1783 Treaty of Peace between England, France, and Spain 43 ---- Peace concluded with Holland -- 1787 The Regiment embarked at Quebec for England 43 ---- Stationed in Great Britain -- 1789 Commencement of the French Revolution -- ---- Preparations for War with Spain 44 1790 The THIRTY-FIRST embarked on board the fleet to perform its _original service_ of MARINES -- ---- Convention with Spain -- 1791 Disturbances in the Manufacturing Districts 45 1792 Lieut.-General Thomas Clarke removed to the Thirtieth Regiment -- ---- Major-General James Stuart appointed Colonel of the Regiment -- ---- The Regiment embarked for Ireland -- 1793 Decease of Major-General Stuart -- ---- Colonel Lord Mulgrave appointed Colonel of the Regiment -- ---- Progress of events in France -- ---- War with France -- ---- The _flank_ companies embarked for Barbadoes -- 1794 Capture of _Martinique_, _St. Lucia_, and _Guadaloupe_ 46 ---- A French Armament sent to retake _Guadaloupe_ 47 ---- Gallant defence of _Guadaloupe_ by the British -- ---- The Garrison of _Berville Camp_ surrendered to the French -- ---- Return of the Troops at _Guadaloupe_ 48 ---- Evacuation of _Fort Matilda_ by the British 49 ---- The Regiment proceeded from Ireland to England -- ---- Embarked for Holland -- 1795 Returned to England -- ---- Joined the Camp formed at Nursling, near Southampton -- ---- Embarked for the West Indies -- ---- Delayed by storms and contrary winds 50 1796 Disembarked at Gosport 51 ---- Embarked for St. Lucia --