The Horse GuardsJ. & D.A. Darling, 1850 - 104 páginas |
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... appears that in 1849 , the authorities could only muster boys sufficient to complete - if indeed they are completed - two . Surely the decrease in the number of applicants for admission does not speak highly on its favour . In the ...
... appears that in 1849 , the authorities could only muster boys sufficient to complete - if indeed they are completed - two . Surely the decrease in the number of applicants for admission does not speak highly on its favour . In the ...
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... appears to me a sad mis- fortune , that the opinion of real practical men should not be consulted in these cases , for theories , grounded alone on economy , when acted upon , usually fail . Had the Secretary such an advantage as Mr ...
... appears to me a sad mis- fortune , that the opinion of real practical men should not be consulted in these cases , for theories , grounded alone on economy , when acted upon , usually fail . Had the Secretary such an advantage as Mr ...
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... appear , never- theless , it is perfectly true , that a second time was the plan sent back , with stringent orders for a new one to be instantly executed , recapitulating the before - declared conviction that no such battery was , or ...
... appear , never- theless , it is perfectly true , that a second time was the plan sent back , with stringent orders for a new one to be instantly executed , recapitulating the before - declared conviction that no such battery was , or ...
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... appear that the delay in the nomination of Colonels to two regi- ments lately vacant was accounted for in no other manner than by the startling assertion that " the Duke has forgotten the circumstance , and no one dare remind him of it ...
... appear that the delay in the nomination of Colonels to two regi- ments lately vacant was accounted for in no other manner than by the startling assertion that " the Duke has forgotten the circumstance , and no one dare remind him of it ...
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... appear the least objec- tionable amid the glaring inconsistencies , which by a nation like the English ought not to be countenanced for one second . That general officers in the British army are most penuriously remunerated for their ...
... appear the least objec- tionable amid the glaring inconsistencies , which by a nation like the English ought not to be countenanced for one second . That general officers in the British army are most penuriously remunerated for their ...
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acts advantage afforded allowed amount appear appointments army authorities become benefit better branches British building called carrying chanced clothing colonel command Commander-in-Chief consequently considerable continue corps course court desire directed Duke duty effect equally estimation exist expence fact favour feeling field follow fortune four gallant given Grace grant hands head honour hope Horse Guards individual instance interest Islands leave London matter means measure ment military mind mode never object observed occur offered officer opinion opportunity opposite otherwise pass perform period permitted person pleasing position possess possibility practical present probably profession promotion promulgated prove punishment rank received regards regiment remain render reply respecting rest result Royal sent served soldier station sufficient supposed taken tion troops West Indies
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