The Dawn of the Xixth Century in England: a Social Sketch of the Times
The Dawn of the Xixth Century in England: a Social Sketch of the Times
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March, 1803, saw them once more under arms; the Yeomanry had not been disembodied. Com- missions in the Militia seem to have been easily procurable.
Morning Post, December 3, 1800: "MiLlTiA Ensigncy.
A young Gentleman of respectability can be introduced to an Ensigncy in .the Militia, direct," &c. Tinus, July 2, 1803: "An Adjutancy of English Militia to be sold," &c.
Substitutes could be bought, but at fluctuating prices, according to the chance of active service being required.
When first call...ed out in 1803, one could be got for £\o ; but the Times, September 15, 1803, in its Brighton news, says : " The price of substitutes now is as high as forty guineas, and this tempting boon, added to the stimulus of patriotism, has changed the occupation of many a Sussex swain." The Annual Register, October 15, 1803, says: " Sixty pounds was last week paid at Plymouth for a sub- stitute for the Militia. One nian went, on condition of receiving is. per day during the war, and another sold himself for 7s.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
March, 1803, saw them once more under arms; the Yeomanry had not been disembodied. Com- missions in the Militia seem to have been easily procurable.
Morning Post, December 3, 1800: "MiLlTiA Ensigncy.
A young Gentleman of respectability can be introduced to an Ensigncy in .the Militia, direct," &c. Tinus, July 2, 1803: "An Adjutancy of English Militia to be sold," &c.
Substitutes could be bought, but at fluctuating prices, according to the chance of active service being required.
When first call...ed out in 1803, one could be got for £\o ; but the Times, September 15, 1803, in its Brighton news, says : " The price of substitutes now is as high as forty guineas, and this tempting boon, added to the stimulus of patriotism, has changed the occupation of many a Sussex swain." The Annual Register, October 15, 1803, says: " Sixty pounds was last week paid at Plymouth for a sub- stitute for the Militia. One nian went, on condition of receiving is. per day during the war, and another sold himself for 7s.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by John Ashton to read onlineMoreLess
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