[36] Vide [pages 146] and [165] of Regimental Record.
[37] A beautiful silver inkstand has been recently presented to Lieut.-Colonel Spence, by the Officers of the THIRTY-FIRST regiment. It is an elegant testimonial, and is tastefully embellished with military trophies, a soldier of the regiment being introduced on the two extremities, in the position to receive cavalry,—the whole surmounted by the British Lion. The following inscription is engraved on the testimonial:—
Presented to
Lieutenant-Colonel Spence, C.B.,
By Lieutenant-Colonel Staunton and Officers of the THIRTY-FIRST Regiment,
As a token of their esteem and attachment,
On his leaving the Regiment, in which he had served for a period of forty-one years,
With high distinction to himself and honor to his Country.
HISTORICAL RECORD
OF THE
SECOND BATTALION
OF THE
THIRTY-FIRST, OR THE HUNTINGDONSHIRE
REGIMENT OF FOOT.