Winchester, 8th Decr, 1787. General Orders. It is His Majesty's Pleasure that the Dragoons are for the future to wear their swords slung over their Coats; and in order to render the appearance of the two Belts when worn across the Shoulders, more uniform, the Pouch Belt is to be reduced from its present breadth of four Inches and a half, to three inches. The officers when on duty, and with their sashes on, are likewise to have their swords slung over their uniforms: and when off duty and without sashes, they are to wear them slung over their waistcoats.
Reading, 5th April 1788. As the Boots get much injury in being worn after the Troops are arrived in Quarters, they are in future to be Put off immediately, agreeable to long established Custom in this Regiment.
Reading, 10th April 1788. Except it be otherwise Ordered the Rules for dressing are as follows.
1st In Squadron or line marching always to the Center, when Halted generally to the Right, by word of Command
2d In Battalion always to the Centre in movement when Halted to the Right.
3d In all Divisions or subdivisions of the squadron or Battalion Dressing is generally to the Right.
4th In filing or Inclining the Body looks the way to which it files or Inclines.
5th When forming from File the whole Dress to the Right or left Hand to which the Divisions or squadrons are to form.
Reading, 21st April, 1788. Such Men as are in want of proper Hair for Plaiting behind, must be derictly provided theirwith Serjeant Cowan brought some from Scotland, which he will give to the Troops agreeable to their Several Returnes.