History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 1 (of 2) / From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers

by T. W. J. Connolly

[158]. In Jones’s ‘Sieges,’ vol. ii., p. 269, 2nd edit., the number, including the sub-lieutenant, is shown as 261 only; at p. 415, the total of all ranks is stated to be 276; but both strengths differ from the actual force engaged.

[159]. Jones’s ‘Sieges,’ vol. ii., p. 279, 2nd edit.

[160]. Was left property to the amount of 4000l. and purchased his discharge in 1810.

[161]. ‘London Gazette.’

[162]. Hargrave’s ‘Account of Walcheren and South Beveland,’ p. 16, edit. 1812.

[163]. Jones’s Lines of Lisbon, 1829, p. 78.

[164]. ‘Prof. Papers,’ iii., p. 94.

[165]. Jones’s ‘Sieges’ vol. i. p. 377, 2nd edit.

[166]. Ibid. p. 6.

[167]. Jones’s ‘Sieges,’ vol. i., p. 10, 2nd edit.