Note 393 — Chapter XIV · ARMY REFORM, 1871-1885.

In calculating the figures of this part of the Table, the promotions have been taken which actually occurred in the years 1838, 1841, 1846, 1851, 1855, 1865, and 1870, in the whole of the Brigade of Guards, and of the Cavalry, and in every fifth Regiment (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, etc.) of the Infantry of the Line.

The period 4⁵⁄₁₂ years, in the Table for the Brigade of Guards, would have been 5⁴⁄₁₂ years, had the average length of service required to promote an Officer of the Coldstream to Regimental Lieutenant, between 1838 and 1871, been given.