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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... stationed ; their promptitude and alacrity in at- tending to the requisitions of the magistrates in periods of excitement , and the temper , patience , and forbearance which they have evinced when subjected to great provocation , insult ...
... stationed ; their promptitude and alacrity in at- tending to the requisitions of the magistrates in periods of excitement , and the temper , patience , and forbearance which they have evinced when subjected to great provocation , insult ...
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... stationed at Maidenhead , went over to the Prince of Orange . On the 10th of December the three regiments were ordered to prepare for action , and the King was expected to arrive and advance with the army against the Prince of Orange on ...
... stationed at Maidenhead , went over to the Prince of Orange . On the 10th of December the three regiments were ordered to prepare for action , and the King was expected to arrive and advance with the army against the Prince of Orange on ...
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... stationed in Cromdale church ; the other ford was lower down , and not guarded , and to this pass Captain Grant proffered to guide the troops by a way in which the highlanders had no piquets or out - guards . The prospect of immediate ...
... stationed in Cromdale church ; the other ford was lower down , and not guarded , and to this pass Captain Grant proffered to guide the troops by a way in which the highlanders had no piquets or out - guards . The prospect of immediate ...
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... stationed between the main army , and the troops employed in the siege , to keep the communication across the Mehaine . After the capture of Huy the regiment marched to the province of Liege , and was engaged in the siege of Limburg ...
... stationed between the main army , and the troops employed in the siege , to keep the communication across the Mehaine . After the capture of Huy the regiment marched to the province of Liege , and was engaged in the siege of Limburg ...
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... stationed for this service near Pont - à - Rache . During the time it was before this place , its colonel , the Earl of Stair , was invested , by the Duke of Marlborough , with the order of the Thistle , in pursuance of a special ...
... stationed for this service near Pont - à - Rache . During the time it was before this place , its colonel , the Earl of Stair , was invested , by the Duke of Marlborough , with the order of the Thistle , in pursuance of a special ...
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Historical Record of the Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons: Now the Second ... Royal Scots Greys Sin vista previa disponible - 2015 |
Historical Record of the Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons: Now the Second ... Royal Scots Greys Sin vista previa disponible - 2014 |
Historical Record Of The Royal Regiment Of Scots Dragoons: Now The Second ... Royal Scots Greys Sin vista previa disponible - 2023 |
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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...