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Reference Number496.5 BA9360/B18/Box 2B/6/1 - 6
Hierarchy Browser Number8001/16/1/5/2
TitlePapers relating to the formation of two troops of Yeomanry Cavalry for the internal defence of the Kingdom
Description1. and 4. Minutes of a committee for the defence of the country concerning the formation of a company of infantry, 1794.

2. Printed notice of the articles of enrollment and conditions of engagement for those volunteering for the two troops of yeomanry cavalry, with a blank space for volunteers to sign, 1794.

3. A Scheme for establishing a Company of armed Men for the defence of the City of Worcester, listing expenses anticipated to be incurred for wages, bounties, clothing etc in the first two years, undated but probably 1794.

5. Printed copy of resolutions passed at a public meeting held May 1794, with a part-printed, part-handwritten list of subscribers and amounts pledged.

6. Letter from the Lord Lieutenant to the Justices of the Peace at Worcester requesting that they allow the yeoman cavalry to assemble and train for eight days in the city. Letter dated 12 September 1831.
Date1794-1831
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