Title
Diary entry from 30 October 1803.
Subject
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805.
Description
[Manuscript], Regimental Orders of the Loyal Colchester Volunteers, 1803-1804.
Creator
Loyal Colchester Volunteers.
Source
Colchester, England.
Date
1803-1804.
Contributor
Bawher, John.
Rights
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Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Diary.
Text
30 October 1803
Having received a letter from the Lord Lieutenant with Lt. James [Gage’s] directions from the Peace of --. Rendevouz in the event of an alarm & loose no time in making known to the [officers] that they are in such case immediately to assemble in the Castle Bailey fully armed and prepared to meet the Enemy. They will from thence be assembled marched to the field near the windmill at the 5% [chill] Stone in the Tearwich Road and further to such place or places as the General shall direct.
The Commander thinks it his duty to recommend every [effort] to make such an arrangement of his domestic and private concerns as that not a moment delay may arise when the alarm is given[.] They will consider that their Character for the remainder of their lives will be decided by their Conduct…
John Bawher
Commander
Having received a letter from the Lord Lieutenant with Lt. James [Gage’s] directions from the Peace of --. Rendevouz in the event of an alarm & loose no time in making known to the [officers] that they are in such case immediately to assemble in the Castle Bailey fully armed and prepared to meet the Enemy. They will from thence be assembled marched to the field near the windmill at the 5% [chill] Stone in the Tearwich Road and further to such place or places as the General shall direct.
The Commander thinks it his duty to recommend every [effort] to make such an arrangement of his domestic and private concerns as that not a moment delay may arise when the alarm is given[.] They will consider that their Character for the remainder of their lives will be decided by their Conduct…
John Bawher
Commander