Note 29 — HISTORICAL RECORD (continued 2)
Reading edition
The effectives of the British army in 1803 were as follows:—
In Great Britain.In Ireland.On Foreign Stations.Total.
Cavalry10,4363,4662,26316,165
Artillery and engineers9,0002,0003,00014,000
Foot guards6,916.. .. 6,916
Infantry of the line44,98121,79042,951109,722
Militia66,18918,508.. 84,697
137,52245,76448,214231,500
Yeomanry and volunteers:—
Cavalry29,00010,000.. 39,000
Artillery7,000.. .. 7,000
Infantry290,00065,000.. 355,000
General Total463,522120,76448,214632,500
The above numbers of "Fighting men" are exclusive of the Royal Navy and Marines.