Historical record of the Royal regiment of Scots dragoons: now the Second, or Royal North British dragoons, commonly called the Scots greys, to 1839 |
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... Hussars , and Lancers ; and although the long musket and bayonet have been laid aside by the whole of the Cavalry , and the Regiments are armed and equipped on the principle of the old Horse ( excepting the cuirass ) , they continue to ...
... Hussars , and Lancers ; and although the long musket and bayonet have been laid aside by the whole of the Cavalry , and the Regiments are armed and equipped on the principle of the old Horse ( excepting the cuirass ) , they continue to ...
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... hussars , ) embarked for the same destination . They landed at Williamstadt , in North Brabant , on the 31st of May ; on the 16th of June they were reviewed by King William , and afterwards occupied cantonments near Arschot . * In July ...
... hussars , ) embarked for the same destination . They landed at Williamstadt , in North Brabant , on the 31st of May ; on the 16th of June they were reviewed by King William , and afterwards occupied cantonments near Arschot . * In July ...
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... Hussars ; Pepper's Dragoons , now 8th Hussars . They were re - formed in 1715 . 1715 raised troop , were incorporated into a regiment- now OR ROYAL NORTH BRITISH DRAGOONS . 57.
... Hussars ; Pepper's Dragoons , now 8th Hussars . They were re - formed in 1715 . 1715 raised troop , were incorporated into a regiment- now OR ROYAL NORTH BRITISH DRAGOONS . 57.
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... hussars . Shortly afterwards the GREYS proceeded to Edinburgh , from whence they marched in August for Stirling . * The Jacobites were encouraged to engage in an open rebellion by promises of aid from France , and in the autumn the ...
... hussars . Shortly afterwards the GREYS proceeded to Edinburgh , from whence they marched in August for Stirling . * The Jacobites were encouraged to engage in an open rebellion by promises of aid from France , and in the autumn the ...
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... hussars , gave the French cavalry a prodigious stroke and took several standards ; but the enemy , by superiority of numbers , obliged them to retire . This day's " action is looked upon as most glorious on the part of the allies " that ...
... hussars , gave the French cavalry a prodigious stroke and took several standards ; but the enemy , by superiority of numbers , obliged them to retire . This day's " action is looked upon as most glorious on the part of the allies " that ...
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Página 34 - WILLIAM and MARY, by the grace of God, King and Queen of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defenders of the faith, &c.
Página 131 - I believe he was wounded early, but he concealed his situation from those about him, and continued in the field, giving his orders with that coolness and perspicuity which had ever marked his character, till long after the action was over, when he fainted through weakness and loss of blood. Were it permitted...
Página 131 - The illustrious example of their commander cannot fail to have made an indelible impression on the gallant troops, at whose head crowned with victory and glory, he terminated his honourable career; and his Majesty trusts that a due contemplation of the talents and virtues, which he uniformly displayed in the course of his valuable life, will for ever endear the memory of Sir Ralph Abercromby to the British army.
Página 119 - Christians, to keep the poor bairns out of danger. All this could never prevail on him' to part with his beard, but yet in compliance to his majesty, he went once to court in the very height of the fashion : but as soon as the king and those about him had laughed sufficiently at the strange figure he made, he reassumed his usual habit, to the great joy of the boys, who had not discovered him in his fashionable dress.
Página vii - The pay of what are called the household troops, consisting of the two regiments of Life Guards, and the royal regiment of Horse Guards, or Oxford Blues, is higher than that of any other description of force.
Página iv - intirely beloved Cousin Prince Rupert, shall " be armed out of Our stoares remaining within " Our office of the Ordinance, as...