order book, order book
Accession Number

NAM.1985-12-15-13

Description

Order book issued from the Town Major's office, 1802. Include the announcement of the death of Charles O'Hara and arrangements for his funeral, working parties, courts martial, patrol, changing quarters, arrangements for the landing and embarkation of troops, appointments and promotions, punishments, the announcement that the Duke of Kent was to become governor. On 10 May the Duke issued his first order, which was that troops should obey all of Barnett's orders and regulations. From a collection of papers of Maj Gen Charles Barnett, 3rd Foot Guards, 1786-1803.