Note 14 — HISTORICAL RECORD (continued 2)
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Manchester, August 23d, 1820.
Sir, Although the Fifth Dragoon Guards were only placed at Manchester as a temporary quarter, I should be wanting in what is due from me to that distinguished corps, did I withhold from you the expression of my admiration of it as a regiment, or from the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates, my unqualified approbation of their conduct, and my satisfaction at the readiness and good-will with which they performed all the duties required of them whilst under my orders. I request you will do me the honour to make known these my sentiments to them, with the assurance that it will be ever gratifying to me to hear of their continued welfare and prosperity.
I have &c.
James Lyon, Major-General.
Major Irwin, commanding Fifth Dragoon Guards.