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Old and New London
… Guards, which, from the first establishment of a standing army have been generally stationed on duty near Whitehall and … us the history of the origin of the Guards:"The little army formed by Charles II. was the germ of that great and renowned army which has in the present century marched triumphant into …
Old and New London
… Sir William Waller, one of the heroes of the Parliamentary army, who died in 1668. In this burialground was a memorial …
A History of the County of Somerset
… the battle of Langport in 1644, and Fairfax mustered his army at Penzoy after the battle on his way to Bridgwater. 16 … It was said that most of the 27 fatalities from the king's army were buried in the churchyard, one with a canon ball in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… earth, caused by the English, when pressed by the Scottish army under Leslie, setting fire to their camp, the flames of … the plague, and some also to the incursion of the Scottish army, part of which was quartered here after the rout at …
A History of the County of Essex
… from Earls Colne. 80 Colne Barracks (Salvation Army) was registered for worship in 1887, but was not …
Survey of London
… the Satisfaction of the great Arrears and Pay due unto the Army." ( H. of C. Journals, 16th May, 1659); "Whitehall Halle …
Old and New London
… succeed in saving the life of his father. The rebellious army had the support of the Independents; but it should not …
Old and New London
… pendants and guidions were carried by the officers of the army; and the imperial banner, acheivement, &c., by the …
Old and New London
… unreservedly confided the rule and governance of the whole army. He is accessible not only to every commissioned officer of the British army, but to his immediate connectionshis wife, sister, son, … interests and domestic matters, into which the head of the army fully enters, with a view to serving the applicant in …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Baltic fleet, Seymour 2 nd in command. No news, except our army in the Crimea (if it may be called so) is in a little … to him, but if we do not and the fierce one ascends, the army in the Crimea will be in a worse condition than ever. … and ammunition have entered Sebastopol without our army being able to prevent them. The canvassing for votes for …