The service companies were stationed in Canada during the year 1842. In May, 1843, they embarked at Quebec for England, under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Joseph Kelsall, in Her Majesty’s troop-ship Resistance; and, landing at Portsmouth on the 24th of June, were afterwards joined by the depôt companies from Ireland. Previous to leaving Canada seventy-two men of the SEVENTIETH volunteered for permanent service to other regiments stationed in North America. The regiment was moved from Portsmouth, in September following, to Manchester, from whence it marched to Leeds in October, with detached companies to Bradford, Sheffield, Halifax, Huddersfield, and Keighley.
1844
Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Kelsall retired on full pay on the 23rd February, 1844, and was succeeded by Major Edward James White, who was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
In October, 1844, the regiment returned to Manchester, where it remained till April following.
1845
In April, 1845, the regiment proceeded to Ireland and was stationed at Newry, from whence it marched in September to Dublin. On the 30th December, 1845, Lieut.-Colonel E. J. White retired on full pay, and Major Thomas Reed was promoted to the lieutenant-colonelcy of the regiment.
1846
The regiment was removed from Dublin to Templemore in August, 1846.
1847