HISTORICAL RECORD

OF

THE MARINE CORPS,

CONTAINING

AN ACCOUNT OF THEIR FORMATION AND SERVICES
FROM 1664 TO 1748;

AT WHICH PERIOD THOSE CORPS CEASED TO FORM PART OF THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REGULAR ARMY.

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FROM THE YEAR 1755

THE PRESENT CORPS OF

ROYAL MARINES

HAVE BEEN UNDER THE CONTROL OF

THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY.

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COMPILED BY

RICHARD CANNON, Esq.,

ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, HORSE-GUARDS.

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ILLUSTRATED WITH PLATES.