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orders him to be Drummed out to-day noon; with a Label on his 
breast expressive of his crime. 
The Lieut.-Governor flatters himself, there is not another Soldier in 
this Garrison tainted with similar dishonest principles; but should 
there be, he is determined to weed out all such miscreants. 
SHEERNESS, 15th February 1796, 
As our avowed and inveterate Hnemies the French and Dutch have 
now a considerable force at the Texel, ready to put to sea; if not 
already out, this Garrison should therefore be particularly watchful 
and alert; ready at all times to repel any Attacks that may eventually 
be made against this very Consequential Fortress. 
As our chief defence depends on the Artillery being well served ; 
the Lieut.-Governor therefore orders the Cannon Practice to be 
recommenced under direction of Lieutenant Roskrow Roy! Arty. 
Major Forch’s Company being lately formed, and mostly consisting of 
Raw undisciplined men, are to be carefully attended to, in that neces- 
sary point of duty. Such men of Captains Malcolm and Fige’s com- 
panies who have lately joined are likewise to be trained in the Artillery 
Practice. 
SHEeerness, 19th February 1796. 
On any appearance of an attack against this Fortress, Major Forch’s 
company is to take post in the Half Moon Battery; Captain Malcolm’s 
on Craig’s Battery and Captain Figg’s on the Saluting Battery and 
Minster Bastion. 
The small Detachment of Royal Artillery to be posted at the Guard 
House Battery and from thence distributed as the nature of the service 
may require. 
The men on their respective posts to draw up in rear of the guns. 
Should the enemy point to a land Attack, the order and the dispo- 
sition of the defence shall be arranged accordingly. 
Sueerness, 29th February 1796. 
The Artillery Practice to be continued every Sunday morning till 
farther orders. 
SuHerrness, Sth March 1796. 
To-morrow being the day appointed for a General Fast: the Garrison 
to parade for Divine Service at the usual hour. 
Suzerness, 10th March 1796. 
The cruel and unprovoked treatment the Russian Marines met with 
at the Tuns Canteen last Sunday induces the Lieut.-Governor to ac- 
quaint the Masters of Canteens in this Fortress, that they are respon- 
sible for the bad behaviour of their servants. And should such mis- 
creants in future dare to knock people down (as last Sunday) either in 
the house or streets; the Master and servants of such canteen, shall 
be immediately turned out. 
When a Party of the Main Guard is called to quell any disturbance 
within the works, the Soldiers are to conduct the rioters out of the 
Fortress; but not to suffer them to be beaten, as lately. Should any 
