Printed broadside, 7 x 9 in. set in slightly larger mat (paper). "To His Royal Highness Field Marshal the Duke of York. Sensible that your Royal Highness is the Guardian of British Soldiers, and ever anxious to provide for their Comfort, We, the Non-commissioned Officers and Privates of His Majesty's Four Companies of Royal Independent Invalids, having received the INCREASE OF PAY directed by His Most Gracious Majesty, do humbly beg, through the Access of your Royal Highness, to return our most grateful and hearty Thanks for the Additional Bounty extended to us, humbly informing you Royal Highness, that if required, on any occasion, we are ready and willing to Face our Foes (as we have done before) with Spirit and Resolution..." Signed in type "George Chrystie, Acting Serj. Major, Royal Independent Invalids, Fort Cumberland, June 4, 1797." Likely Fort Cumberland, a pentagonal artillery fort, on the southern coast of England, set so as to afford protection for the Royal Navy Dockyard. England began making use of those who were partially disabled or aging, and incapable of full active service, at least by the early 18th century. Colonel Edmund Fielding's regiment of invalids and 25 independent companies were formed in 1719. The primary duties of these invalid companies was to man the garrisons, guard prisoners of war, receiving and guarding treasure and supplies, restoring order in nearby towns, and occasionally contributing to active field service when needed. Frederick Duke of York was the second son of King George III, and heir apparent to his older brother, George IV. He was entered into the army at a young age. He progressed up the ranks with some speed, and by the 1799 invasion of Holland, he was field commander (second time). This campaign brought home the poor state of neglect of the British army and he set about reorganizing and correcting the weaknesses he perceived. He also established officer training programs, to promote merit-based officer commissions. Sir John Fortescue opined that Frederick did "more for the army than any one man has done for it in the whole of its history." His support of his men would appear to be one aspect of that. Condition: Excellent condition.
Printed broadside, 7 x 9 in. set in slightly larger mat (paper). "To His Royal Highness Field Marshal the Duke of York. Sensible that your Royal Highness is the Guardian of British Soldiers, and ever anxious to provide for their Comfort, We, the Non-commissioned Officers and Privates of His Majesty's Four Companies of Royal Independent Invalids, having received the INCREASE OF PAY directed by His Most Gracious Majesty, do humbly beg, through the Access of your Royal Highness, to return our most grateful and hearty Thanks for the Additional Bounty extended to us, humbly informing you Royal Highness, that if required, on any occasion, we are ready and willing to Face our Foes (as we have done before) with Spirit and Resolution..." Signed in type "George Chrystie, Acting Serj. Major, Royal Independent Invalids, Fort Cumberland, June 4, 1797." Likely Fort Cumberland, a pentagonal artillery fort, on the southern coast of England, set so as to afford protection for the Royal Navy Dockyard. England began making use of those who were partially disabled or aging, and incapable of full active service, at least by the early 18th century. Colonel Edmund Fielding's regiment of invalids and 25 independent companies were formed in 1719. The primary duties of these invalid companies was to man the garrisons, guard prisoners of war, receiving and guarding treasure and supplies, restoring order in nearby towns, and occasionally contributing to active field service when needed. Frederick Duke of York was the second son of King George III, and heir apparent to his older brother, George IV. He was entered into the army at a young age. He progressed up the ranks with some speed, and by the 1799 invasion of Holland, he was field commander (second time). This campaign brought home the poor state of neglect of the British army and he set about reorganizing and correcting the weaknesses he perceived. He also established officer training programs, to promote merit-based officer commissions. Sir John Fortescue opined that Frederick did "more for the army than any one man has done for it in the whole of its history." His support of his men would appear to be one aspect of that. Condition: Excellent condition.
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