The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"Almack, Edward
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The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"
Almack, Edward
Great Britain. Army. Dragoons, 2nd (Royal Scots Greys)
+Beren-Broick, 22nd May 1759.+ Missing--a parcel belonging to
Lieut Hartnell of the Inniskillings with 2 pairs of boots.
+Gronenberg+, 26.v.06. R.O. as there has been a bullock killed
there this morning, the Colonel desires each troop may send
for what they want--iff a Boors horse can be got they may
bring one to carry it.
+Gronenberg, 29th May, 1759.+ As there great complaints of
Drunkeness among the men It is believed to be owing in some
measure to so many of the women being allowed to sell Liquor,
It is again Repeated that the Commanding Officer of troops
be answerable that no women be allowed to sell Liquor but
the one appointed to be the Sutler who is to take care not
to let the men have any Liquor if they see them in the least
the worst of it, and if any of the women Persists in selling
Liquor after those orders they will be Ducked and Drummed out
of the Regiment.
+Werle Camp+, 9.vi.1759. It is Lord George Sackvill's orders
that for the future the officers and men of the Cavalry,
Carrie their swords upright with the hilt resting on the
Right Pistol, that the Regiment march to Sub:Divisions & the
officers strictly keep their Posts. These to be Standing
Orders for the whole British Cavalry for the future.
+Werle Camp+, 10.6.1759. All Guards & Sentrys from the Dragoons
on foot are for the future to have fixed Bayonets.
+Anruckt Camp+, 13.vi.1759. The Drums of the Dragoons must for
the future march immediately behind the Officer who heads the
Division.
+Brincken Camp+, 15.vi.1759. half past nine--The Cavalry to
remain sadled till further orders, but not bridled. The
Infantry accoutred, but to boil their kettles & go on with
their usual Camps business, provided they remain in Camp. The
horses that are come from the Grand Guard and those on the
Picket to be unsadled and their Backs well brush'd for half
an hour and sadled again.
+Ritberg Camp+, 23.vi.1759. The 21th at Night a British Grenadier
found a grey mare with a bridle sadle & blue Cloak, & a
Gray Valise whoever will apply to the Adjt of the British
Grenadiers will be informed of them.
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