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II.
XII.—"Commission
Books" and "Pass Books."—45
MS vols.
1707-1810.
These books contain entries of Commissions in the Army, the Militia, &c, as well as the dates of Commissions.
Some of these volumes contain passes to various individuals.
XIII—" Marching Orders and Licences."—1699-1750
; 25 MS.
vols.
These books contain Orders for Change of Stations, Licences for Leave of Absence, Removal of Cheques, Order to Military Authorities to assist Civil Power, Recruiting Licences, &c, &c.
There are some Petitions relating to Military matters entered in these vohunes.
XIV—" Martial Affairs."—
1698-1747 ; 28 MS.
vols.
These books contain a great quantity of information concerning Military affairs, and refer to subjects such, for instance, as Pay of Regiments, Officers' Widows, Deserters, Battle-axe Guards, Court Martials, Half Pay of Officers, Army Agents, Accounts, Array Warrants, Ammunition and Stores, Fortifications, &c, &c.
XV.—"
Military Establishment."—1682-1728;
1 vol.
XVI.—"
Clothing Book."—1718-1745
; 1 vol.
I have the honor to be, sir,
Your faithful servant,
J.
Bernard Burke, Ulster, Keeper of the State Papers in the Record Tower.
Record Tower,
Dublin Castle,
1 Feb.,
1877.
