Parliamentary Papers, Volume 22H.M. Stationery Office, 1840 - Bills, Legislative |
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... employed on Colonial and Foreign Duty , as well as on Home Service , for December 1836 VI . Return of the Amount per Annum of the Expense of the last Three Brevet Promo- tions on 22d July 1830 , 10th January 1837 , and 28th June 1838 ...
... employed on Colonial and Foreign Duty , as well as on Home Service , for December 1836 VI . Return of the Amount per Annum of the Expense of the last Three Brevet Promo- tions on 22d July 1830 , 10th January 1837 , and 28th June 1838 ...
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... employed in the duties of inspection with advantage , there was a difference of opinion materially affecting the ... employ any body of Marines ashore . But we are nevertheless prepared to admit the force of Colonel Owen's argu- ment ...
... employed in the duties of inspection with advantage , there was a difference of opinion materially affecting the ... employ any body of Marines ashore . But we are nevertheless prepared to admit the force of Colonel Owen's argu- ment ...
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... employed , and 13 at home , on which 11 field officers are employed , two , viz . Jersey and Guernsey , being filled by captains . There is a fixed period of service for these commands , viz . , in Jamaica , the West Indies , and ...
... employed , and 13 at home , on which 11 field officers are employed , two , viz . Jersey and Guernsey , being filled by captains . There is a fixed period of service for these commands , viz . , in Jamaica , the West Indies , and ...
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... employed since the peace . During the war , when the possession of military rank might be expected to lead to reputation and honour , it was natural to suppose that officers would be ready to make pecuniary sacrifices in order to obtain ...
... employed since the peace . During the war , when the possession of military rank might be expected to lead to reputation and honour , it was natural to suppose that officers would be ready to make pecuniary sacrifices in order to obtain ...
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... employed , exercised each the patronage of the Army under their command respectively , up to the com- mission of lieutenant - colonel , as such commissions fell vacant . The Commanding General of the Army in the Peninsula , having to ...
... employed , exercised each the patronage of the Army under their command respectively , up to the com- mission of lieutenant - colonel , as such commissions fell vacant . The Commanding General of the Army in the Peninsula , having to ...
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