Note 47 — HISTORICAL RECORD
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'Bland's squadrons and Howard's Regiment of Dragoons (First and Third Dragoon Guards) charged the enemy so furiously as to enable our infantry to make a safe retreat.'—London Gazette.
'The Hereditary Prince, as a last resource, put himself at the head of a squadron of Bland's and Howard's Regiment of Dragoons. By these the uncommon heroism of their young leader was perfectly seconded. They charged the enemy with the utmost fury, stopped the career of their victorious horse, and enabled the allied battalions to make an undisturbed retreat.'—Annual Register, 1760.
'Bland's squadrons and Howard's Regiment of Dragoons MADE A MOST FURIOUS CHARGE ON THE ENEMY.'—Operations of the Allied Army. London, 1764.
'One squadron of Bland's, commanded by Major Mill, and Howard's Regiment of Dragoons gained great honour.'—Ibid.