During the two years the regiment was stationed on the north side, the men enjoyed a high state of health, considering the climate of Jamaica. Of their conduct in quarters, the best judgment may be formed from the following address presented to Lieut.-Colonel Williamson, by a committee of the magistrates and vestry of Trelawny appointed for that purpose:—
“Court House, Falmouth.
“5th April, 1824.
“Sir,
“We, the magistrates and vestry of Trelawny, cannot permit the departure from this post, of the distinguished regiment under your command, without declaring our sense of the exemplary conduct of the officers and orderly demeanour of the men, during the time they have been stationed among us. In expressing our satisfaction at the cordiality that has prevailed between your regiment and the inhabitants of the district, we cannot but ascribe to you the excellent state of discipline which has led to this desirable result.
“We beg to offer our best wishes for the health of yourself and officers, in whatever part of the world your military duties may call you to.
(Signed) “Henry Gordon.
“Magistrate Presiding.
“Lieut.-Colonel Williamson,
Commanding NINETY-SECOND regiment.”
About the middle of April, the recruits which had lately joined were attacked by fever, which carried off one-third of their number.
On the 21st of June, the regiment, commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Williamson, was inspected by Major-General Sir John Keane, who expressed himself highly pleased with the movements, and the attention which the men appeared to have paid to the new system of drill, prescribed by the General Order of the 10th of March, 1824, according to the improvements introduced by Major-General Sir Henry Torrens, K.C.B., Adjutant-General of the Forces.