Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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... the Professional Life of the late Captain Drum- mond , ” in “ Papers on Subjects connected with the Duties of the Corps of Royal Engineers , " vol . iv . p . 2. Lond . 1841 . Leith . The passage was rough , but not a B 2.
... the Professional Life of the late Captain Drum- mond , ” in “ Papers on Subjects connected with the Duties of the Corps of Royal Engineers , " vol . iv . p . 2. Lond . 1841 . Leith . The passage was rough , but not a B 2.
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... duties nor its rewards were such as , when ascertained , reconciled him to the service . He wanted to get out of it , and out of it at once . How great was the distress he suffered at this time may be gathered from the following letter ...
... duties nor its rewards were such as , when ascertained , reconciled him to the service . He wanted to get out of it , and out of it at once . How great was the distress he suffered at this time may be gathered from the following letter ...
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... duties of engineers in the British army were discharged by officers taken from the regu- lars ; but in that year the Engineers were formed into a regiment or corps , grouped in battalions and companies . In 1783 the corps was made a ...
... duties of engineers in the British army were discharged by officers taken from the regu- lars ; but in that year the Engineers were formed into a regiment or corps , grouped in battalions and companies . In 1783 the corps was made a ...
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... duties . In the first place , then , there are four schools where the privates are instructed in reading , writing , arithmetic , fortification , and practical geometry . To these four schools four subalterns are appointed , who ought ...
... duties . In the first place , then , there are four schools where the privates are instructed in reading , writing , arithmetic , fortification , and practical geometry . To these four schools four subalterns are appointed , who ought ...
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... duties , and continue till twelve ; go again at one , and remain till half - past five . We dine at six , so that there is little or no time left for other occupations ; besides that we have plans , & c . , & c . , to do . " These are ...
... duties , and continue till twelve ; go again at one , and remain till half - past five . We dine at six , so that there is little or no time left for other occupations ; besides that we have plans , & c . , & c . , to do . " These are ...
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Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R. E. , F. R. A. S. , Under Secretary to the Lord ... John Ferguson McLennan No preview available - 2020 |
Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R. E., F. R. A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord ... John F. M'lennan No preview available - 2016 |
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