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)
+Ipswich, 11th December 1788.+ In order that the Leather
Breeches of the Regiment may be Coloured and appear uniform,
the officers commanding Troops will see that every man is
provided with a Ball for that Purpose, according to the
following Proportions, viz 1 lb of Whiting and 2½ of Ochre
well mixed together. No man to be allowed to Deviate from the
above.
+Stamford, 24th April 1789.+ The Troops to march to the feild at
9 oclock tomorrow with the same number of Cartridges as on
Wednesday. The Standard to be out. Men to be in their second
Granadier Caps, which must be fixed in such manner as to keep
firm on the Head During Every part of the Exercise and this
the Officers will exemine into before they leave the Parade.
+Stamford, 26th April 1789.+ The Colonel will give Half a Guinea
to any Serjeant, Corporal, or Dragoon; who shall contrive the
best Method of fixing on the Grenadier Caps, and easiest for
the Men, so as in all Situations to prevent them falling off.
+Stamford, 7th May 1789.+ The springs of the Firelocks are to be
oil'd that they may go of easely and toghater. Each man to be
furnished with 10 good cartridges & a good flint.
+Lincoln, 19th October 1789.+ First Market Day the Inhabitants
are to have Notice by Sownd of Trumpet that the Men pay ready
Money for every thing they want, and take no trust.
+Lincoln, 18th Novemb 1789.+ The turnkey of the Castle having
exacted fees without the knowladge or autority of the chief
Jaylor, any Confined Men who have Paid such are to have it
Descounted as in Future the Regiment will have the full
Benefit of the Prison free of Demand (excepting Straw) which
article Men who willingly bring themselves to that Despicable
Situation, may or may not have at their own Opinion.
+Musselburgh, 25th May 1791.+ The Clarks of each Troop may
advance Sixpence for one quart of the best strong Beer to
each man, from which if any the least Irregularity proceed,
it shall stand for a warning not to do the like in future.
NOTES OF INSPECTION RETURNS FROM THE
RECORD OFFICE
+S. M. Milne+, Esq., of Calverley House, Calverley, Leeds, has
most kindly given me the following interesting notes:
Rough Index and Notes of Inspection Returns to be found at the Public
Record Office, Fetter Lane, London:--
+2nd DRAGOONS+
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