Sir

His Majesty having been pleased to order the 17th.  Regiment of  (Light)  Dragoons,  commanded by Major General Preston,  to embark for North America from Ireland, and, previous  to  their Embarkation,  to be augmented with six Serjeants and One  Hundred and  Two Private Men; and as Cloathing, Accoutrements  and  Horse Furniture &c. for this Augmentation are to be immediately provided, I am commanded to signify to You His Majesty's Pleasure, that You do summon a Board of General Officers to inspect the Patterns which shall be exhibited, and to do every Thing else which  shall be necessary, that the said Cloathing, Accoutrements  and  Horse Furniture, &c. may be immediately provided.

I am Sir, &c.

BARRINGTON

Thomas Fauquier Esqr.

P.R.O., War Office,  4/3, P.10
 

27 January 1775
P.R.O. W.O. 4/93

My Lord
His Majesty having been pleased to order the 17th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, commanded by Major General Preston, to embark for North America from Ireland, and previous to their Embarkation, to be augmented with six Serjeants, and one hundred and two Private Men, and the under mentioned Arms being wanted for the said Regiment, I have the Honour to acquaint Your Lordship therewith, that You may be pleased to receive His Majesty's Commands thereupon, and signify the same to the Quarter Master General of the Ordnance, that the said Arms say be delivered out of His Majesty's Stores to Messieurs Cox and Mair for the Use of the said Regiment, and the Expence thereof charged to the Estimate of Ordnance for Parliment.

       I have the Honour to be
        My Lord, & c.
         Barrington
 

106 Carbines with Bayonets
108 Pair of Pistols

Earl of Rochford &c. --- &c --- &c
 

27 January 1775
P.R.O.  W.O. 4/93

My Lord
His Majesty having been pleased to order the 17th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, commanded by Major General Preston, to embark for North America from lreland, and previous to their Embarkation, to be augmented with six Serjeants, and one hundred and two Private Men, and the under mentioned Tents being wanted for the said Regiment, I have the Honour to acquaint Your Lordship therewith, that You may be pleased to receive His Majesty's Commands thereupon, and signify the same to the Master General of the Ordnance, that the said tents may be delivered out of His Majesty's Stores to Messieurs Cox and Mair, for the Use of the said Regiment, and the Expence thereof charged to the Estimate of Ordnance for Parliment.

                                       I have the Honour to be
                                           My Lord, & c.
                                              Barrington

25 Round Tents for 10 Men each
7 Common Tents for 5 Men each

Earl of Rochford &c. --- &c --- &c
 

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