| Description | Of note, minutes of:
7 Mar 1712 Disputes into rank of regiments. The first between Major General Pearson and Colonel Harrison to be considered. In the second Earl of Orrery's regiment is before Brigadiers Herne. Finally when in the Low Countries English regiment takes precedence.
4 Mar 1711 Discussion over a letter from Lord Lansdowne about several general officers being injured by younger officers getting antedated commissions.
5 Apr 1712 Suggestions from board to avoid the situation including that no commissions should be given without notifying the Secretary of War and further suggestions.
3 Nov 1712 Further discussion on rank of regiments referring back to King Charles II with reference to English and Irish regiments.
19 Feb 1714 Listing regiment ranks under headings Horse, Dragoons and Foot.
14 Mar 1714 Lists of names of present Generals then, and when they were Lieutenant Generals, Major Generals, Brigadiers and Colonels. Also the same for the present Lieutenant Generals, Major Generals and the brigadiers.
29 Nov 1714 Letter to King George from William Pulteney regarding the setting up of a committee from 21 approved general officers to discuss cases of rank, court martials, commissions etc with the officer having to leave if it involves his regiment. The meetings to take place at Horse Guards.
Accounts sheet with list of bills for various items including oats and calculations. |