THE ROYAL ARTILLERY INSTITUTION. 
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SPECIAL IDEA FOR THE NORTH DETACHMENT, ON THE 9th SEPTEMBER. 
Detachment Commander, Col. v. Bantzow. 
On the evening of the 8th Sept, information reaches the north detachment 
that the west army is retreating on Kaiserslautern, whither the east army 
is forcing it hack. It is also confirmed that the corps of investment has 
already reached Homburg. 
The commander of the north detachment determines to feel for the 
enemy on the 9th near Illingen with the intention of, if possible, forcing 
him off the line of retreat on the Palatinate. 
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Commencement of the march out of the bivouacks, 8 a.m. 
(Signed) v. BABNEKOW. 
Disposition . 
After having searched the ground in the front and in the direction of 
Illingen, Gennweiler, and Mergweiler with patrolling parties of Hussars, 
the detachment will commence the advance on Illingen at an hour to be 
hereafter named in the ordre de bataille given below. The troops forming 
the outposts remain at their posts till the detachment marches, and then 
enter the order of battle. 
The advanced guard directs itself on Steinartsliauser, Gennweiler, and 
Illingen, endeavouring as far as possible to close up with the enemy, whilst 
the gros marches off by Wahlscheid-Gottelborn towards the Galgenberg 
seeking in accordance with the orders received to force the hostile detach¬ 
ment off their line of retreat on the Palatinate. 
The reserve will follow the advanced guard at the proper distance of thfi 
2nd line as far as Steinartsliauser, where it will remaiii for further 
employment. 
All reports will find me at first with the advanced guard, and later with 
the gros . 
In case of need the retreat will be by Eiweiler towards Lebach. 
Ordre de Bataille . 
Advanced Guard .—Colonel Mettler. 
2nd and Fusilier Battalion, 70th Begiment. 
6 th 4-pr. Battery. 
Half 1st and 2nd Squadrons, 9th Hussars. 
