Historical Records of the 24th Regiment, from Its Formation, in 1689 |
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Page 213 - R. JONES, and W. JONES, 24th Regiment, being the last men to leave holding the doorway with the bayonet, their own ammunition being expended. From the want of interior communication and the burning of the house, it was impossible to save all. With most heartfelt sorrow I regret we could not save these poor fellows from their terrible fate.
Page 62 - I am to acquaint you, that his royal highness the prince regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of his majesty, to approve and confirm the finding -and sentence of the court.
Page 86 - Queen's regiment. All these operations obliged the enemy to abandon a position which is one of the strongest and most difficult of access that I have yet seen occupied by troops. ' In their retreat from this position, the enemy lost a great number of prisoners. I cannot sufficiently applaud the conduct of all the General Officers, Officers, and troops throughout these operations. The attack made by Lieut.
Page 3 - Kersey Breeches. A pair of good strong Stockings. A pair of good strong Shoes. Two good Shirts, and two good Neckcloths. A good strong Hat, well Laced.
Page vi - As we marched through the Countries of our Allies, Commissaries were appointed to furnish us with all manner of necessaries for man and horse; these were brought to the ground before we arrived, and the soldiers had nothing to do but to pitch their tents, boil their kettles, and lie down to rest. Surely never was such a march carried on with more order and regularity and with less fatigue both to man and horse.
Page 213 - ... on our east. The position we then had we retained throughout. A desultory fire was kept up all night, and several assaults were attempted and repulsed — the vigour of the attack continuing until after midnight ; our men firing with the greatest coolness did not waste a single shot, the light afforded by the burning hospital being of great help to us. About 4 AM...
Page 213 - ... of biscuit boxes. All this time the enemy had been attempting to force the hospital, and shortly after set fire to its roof. The garrison of the hospital defended it room by room, bringing out all the sick who could be moved before they retired, Privates WILLIAMS, HOOK, R. JONES, and W. JONES, 24th Regiment, being the last men to leave holding the doorway with the bayonet, their own ammunition being expended.
Page 87 - Barnes' brigade was formed for the attack, and advanced before the 4th and Light divisions could co-operate, with a regularity and gallantry which I have seldom seen equalled, and actually drove two divisions of the enemy from the formidable heights, notwithstanding the resistance opposed to them.
Page 35 - ... where the arms and artillery are to be left ; the arms to be piled by word of command from their own officers. " 2. A free passage to be granted to the army under LieutenantGeneral Burgoyne to Great Britain, on condition of not serving again in North America during the present contest...
Page 49 - Dear Sir, I am commanded by The King to inform you that His Majesty has been graciously pleased to grant his Patronage to the Royal Asiatic Society.