Friday 9 December 2011

9th December 1811: Troop movements

The Southwell local militia was taken off duty in Nottinghamshire, having been relieved by the arrival of the Berkshire Militia the previous day.

In Derbyshire, the Derby and Chaddesden troops of Yeomanry cavalry were ordered to assemble, and mustered the same evening. They would be joined by the Radbourne Troop of Local Militia the following day.

As reported in the Derby Mercury of 12th December 1811.

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