“Island of Guernsey. The 23rd of August, 1838, before Daniel De Lisle Brock, esq., Bailiff; present, John Guille, James Cary, John Hubert, esqrs., Sir William Collings, knight, Hillary O. Carré, Peter Bonamy, Dobrée Thomas, William Gosselin, Thomas Le Retilley, and Harry Dobrée, esqrs., Jurats.
“The Royal Court specially assembled, advised of the approaching departure of the depôt of the 70th regiment, deem it right to express how much they have been flattered and gratified by their honorable conduct during the time they have been in garrison in this island,—conduct so honorable, that a simple letter from the President would be inadequate to render the regiment the justice that is due, were it not accompanied by an authentic Act extracted from the insular archives. In consequence, the Court, after having heard the opinions of the Crown Lawyers, have unanimously framed the present Act, to record publicly their esteem and thanks to Major White, the officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the regiment, for their discipline, good order, and the manner in which they have contributed to maintain a good understanding between themselves and the inhabitants.
“Charles Lefebvre,
Her Majesty’s Greffier.”
“In testimony of the above, the seal of the bailiwick of the said island of Guernsey is affixed to this present Act.
“Daniel De Lisle Brock,
Bailiff of the island of Guernsey.
“P. B. Dobrée, }
“Thomas Le Retilley } Jurats.”
1841
From Barbadoes the service companies were removed, in May, 1841, to Canada, and landed at Montreal in June. On their embarkation for North America, Lieutenant-General Maister, commanding in the West Indies, issued the following General Order, expressive of his approbation of the appearance of the Regiment:—
“The Lieutenant-General was much gratified with his Inspection of the SEVENTIETH regiment this morning (1st May, 1841) on board Her Majesty’s troop-ship Sapphire.
“The appearance of the men on board, as well as of the two companies which the Lieutenant-General had an opportunity of seeing on shore previous to their embarkation, reflects much credit upon Major White, the officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the corps; and although the Lieutenant-General had not the opportunity of making his Inspection so minutely as he could have desired, he is most willing to believe, that, had he done so, it would have added to the satisfaction he has experienced.”
1842
1843